EMERGENCY REDUCTION IN OPERATIONS. (1-2 DAYS) 18-6 In the event of short term emergency conditions (lasting no longer than two calendar days) due to severe weather, natural disaster, major utility failures or other unforeseen circumstances, the University may declare an Emergency Reduction in Operations. The President, or designee, with advice from the Executive Vice Presidents and the executive Director, Division of Public Safety and Security, will make the decision as to the level of operations which will be maintained. Flint and Dearborn Chancellors (or their designees), will be responsible for decisions and procedures to reduce operations at their respective campuses. 18-7 Critical services are defined as those services or activities required to provide for the full and complete delivery of care to students and patients; protection of the health and safety of humans and animals in research capacities; and all services of security, police and regulatory personnel. Critical services shall include those providing continuous access to buildings and grounds, communications, and indirect support such as building operations, preservation of infrastructure, utility systems, material procurement and certain contract and legal activities. Critical employees in these functional areas will be expected to report to work during emergency periods in accordance with their unit’s specific designation. Units will annually review their continuity of operations plans and notify their employees of each individual’s critical designation.
EMERGENCY REDUCTION IN OPERATIONS. A. It is the policy of the University to remain open at all times in order to maintain our commitment to the community by providing services to patients, students, and to the public. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or events, the University reserves the right during an emergency to interrupt or reduce services for prolonged periods of time, while minimizing to the degree possible the negative impact on services and people.
EMERGENCY REDUCTION IN OPERATIONS. (1-2 days):
EMERGENCY REDUCTION IN OPERATIONS. (1-2 DAYS) 234 In the event of short term emergency conditions (lasting no longer than two calendar days) due to severe weather, natural disaster, major utility failures or other unforeseen circumstances, the University may declare an Emergency Reduction in Operations. The President, or designee, with advice from the Executive Vice Presidents and the Executive Director, Division of Public Safety and Security, will make the decision as to the level of operations which will be maintained. Leadership on the Flint and Dearborn campuses will be responsible for decisions and procedures to reduce operations at their respective campuses. 235 Critical services are defined as those services or activities required to provide for the full and complete delivery of care to students and patients; protection of the health and safety of humans and animals in research capacities; and all services of security, police and regulatory personnel. Critical services shall include those providing continuous access to buildings and grounds, communications, and indirect support such as building operations, preservation of infrastructure, utility systems, material procurement and certain contract and legal activities. Critical employees in these functional areas will be expected to report to work during emergency periods in accordance with their unit’s specific designation. Units will annually review their continuity of operations plans and notify their employees of each individual’s critical designation. 236 Staff are expected to make every reasonable effort to report to work if operations are being maintained in the employee’s unit, or unless notified otherwise by the University. 237 During the first two days of an emergency reduction, pay and benefits will continue for regular staff. 238 Additional compensation for staff: Regular staff who are required or approved and do report to work on-site during an Emergency Reduction in Operations will, in addition to their regular compensation, have added to their vacation accrual an amount of time equal to the hours actually worked. Regular staff who work beyond their normal schedule will be paid in accordance with the COAM contract. 239 Standard policies governing attendance and pay will be in effect for tardiness and/or absenteeism due to weather or other conditions during any period not declared an Emergency Reduction in Operations.
