Equipment and Clothing Allowance. The County will pay to each sworn deputy in the last payroll check in the month of July of each year the amount of five hundred and sixty-four dollars ($564.00). This payment is not a reimbursement and does not restrict Employees’ ability to claim employee business expenses as deductions on their state and federal tax returns. New hires will receive a prorated amount based on month of hire. Payment is subject to applicable taxes. (This is current practice) In the event of loss or damage of a deputy’s personally owned equipment, watch or eyeglasses in the performance of duty through no fault or carelessness of the deputy, the deputy may request reimbursement of replacement or repair costs in an amount which is reasonable and necessary. Any reimbursement and the amount thereof shall be not greater than the Sheriff determines to be fair and reasonable, provided however that in no event shall the County assume responsibility for eyeglasses in an amount greater than $200, or a watch in an amount greater than $100, for expenses not reimbursable: County reimbursement shall be secondary to responsibility of all County insurers including workers’ compensation. The County shall not be responsible for reimbursement of any expense which can be paid from another source.
Equipment and Clothing Allowance. 26.01 UNIFORM ISSUE On hire, a new employee will be issued the following:
Equipment and Clothing Allowance i. The Board will provide hairnets and uniforms for all members of the bargaining unit as appropriate and will clean the uniforms worn by the bus mechanics, plumber, and electrician and other members of the bargaining unit based upon work duties as determined by the Board. Employees must wear the uniform provided to them by the Board when on duty, including appropriate footwear, unless excused by their respective Director.
Equipment and Clothing Allowance
