Departmental Needs. It is recognized that in order to overcome any shortages of eligible members for promotion, it may be necessary to relax the eligibility requirements when making such promotions. In such cases, the intent of the policy will be followed taking into consideration the qualifications of those members applying for the promotion, and any promotion under this section will be discussed at a Labour Management Meeting prior to any action being taken.
Departmental Needs. The citation of departmental needs as a reason for non-reappointment must be validated by detailed statements backing such decision. If department needs are used as a reason for non-reappointment at the departmental level, both the chairperson and the PAC must concur.
Departmental Needs. It is recognized that in order to overcome any shortages of eligible members for promotion, it may be necessary to relax the eligibility requirements when making such promotions. In such cases the intent of the policy will be followed taking into consideration the qualifications of those members applying for the promotion, and any promotion under this section will be discussed at a Labour Management Meeting prior to any action being taken. PAYMENT FOR TRAINING The City will pay the cost for the Officer, Training Officer and Fire Prevention Programs from a recognized fire academy, as referred to in this Collective Bargaining Agreement. Members will not be eligible to enrol in these courses until they have completed ten (10) years employment. Members who qualify and who do not complete the programs will be required to repay the City for the costs of the programs in which they were enrolled. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING # 1 BETWEEN: The City of Kamloops AND: The International Association of Firefighters Local 913 SUBJECT: FIRE FIT CANADA There will be no mandatory testing for Kamloops Fire Rescue Services members.
