Common use of Non-Line Clause in Contracts

Non-Line. Annual choice of permanent shift assignment and choice of days off shall be based on seniority, as defined in Article 14, "Seniority", of this Agreement, whenever practical, but the allocation and scheduling of the work force shall rest with the Police Chief in accordance with departmental operations and policies. Each non-line section may, at the Police Chief's or designee's discretion, designate work units within the section and allot shift assignment and choice of days off for the unit in the section. Bidding will then commence based upon departmental seniority within each unit. Members shall not choose an assignment which would be in violation of Article 6(C). Non-line employees who are unable to assume their full duties by April 1 will not participate in the annual shift bid process. Upon their return to full duty, reasonable effort and accommodation will be made by the Police Chief as to their shift assignment and days off, dependent upon their seniority and departmental needs at the time. Upon return from active military duty, these employees shall be given “special consideration” for their relative seniority by the Police Chief on their assigned shift and days off.