Common use of EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS Clause in Contracts

EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS. During an emergency, disaster, or catastrophic event, which places life or property in jeopardy, employees may be assigned to any disaster service activity that promotes the protection of the public health and safety. Assignment might require serving at a location, at times and/or under conditions that significantly differ from employee’s normal work assignments; this may include assignments to perform work outside of the bargaining unit. As an employee of Kitsap County, employee may be directed to perform a role other than their regular job, by employee’s Elected Official/Department Head or designee or by law. An employee may be called on to perform services as an Emergency Worker as defined in RCW Chapter 38.52.010(4), subject to the provisions of RCW Chapter 38.52. An employee’s rate of pay will not be reduced as a result of such assignments. The provisions set forth in this Appendix are by mutual agreement of the County of Kitsap (the “County”) and Local 1308-G of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, (the “Union”). The purpose of this Appendix is to set forth the wages, hours and working conditions for the bargaining unit described in Article I, Section A of this Appendix. The County and the Union agree that except as expressly provided below, all provisions of the collective bargaining agreement by and between Kitsap County and the Washington State Council of City and County Employees, Local 1308-Courthouse Employees, are applicable to the employees of the Local 1308-G bargaining unit. In those instances where provisions of this Appendix are in conflict with the provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Appendix shall prevail.

EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS. ‌ During an emergency, disaster, or catastrophic event, which places life or property in jeopardy, employees may be assigned to any disaster service activity that promotes the protection of the public health and safety. Assignment might require serving at a location, at times and/or under conditions that significantly differ from employee’s normal work assignments; this may include assignments to perform work outside of the bargaining unit. As an employee of Kitsap County, employee may be directed to perform a role other than their regular job, by employee’s Elected Official/Department Head or designee or by law. An employee may be called on to perform services as an Emergency Worker as defined in RCW Chapter 38.52.010(4), subject to the provisions of RCW Chapter 38.52. An employee’s rate of pay will not be reduced as a result of such assignments. //// /// // / APPENDIX A – SALARY SCHEDULES‌ Provisions for Courthouse Security Officers and Security Screeners‌ The provisions set forth in this Appendix are by mutual agreement of the County of Kitsap (the “County”) and Local 1308-G of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, (the “Union”). The purpose of this Appendix is to set forth the wages, hours and working conditions for the bargaining unit described in Article I, Section A of this Appendix. The County and the Union agree that except as expressly provided below, all provisions of the collective bargaining agreement by and between Kitsap County and the Washington State Council of City and County Employees, Local 1308-Courthouse Employees, are applicable to the employees of the Local 1308-G bargaining unit. In those instances where provisions of this Appendix are in conflict with the provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Appendix shall prevail.