Common use of OAPFF Officer Clause in Contracts

OAPFF Officer. The City agrees to release a member of the bargaining unit from duty who is elected as an officer of the Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters (OAPFF) without loss of pay or benefits to the extent reasonably necessary in order for such employee to carry out his official duties as an OAPFF officer. Such employee shall return to his duty shift during that portion of the shift when he is not required to be away for his duties as an officer of the OAPFF. This paid leave may continue so long as the employee continues as an OAPFF officer and is a member of the bargaining unit. Such OAPFF officer may be required to drop or forego any of the activities allowed by this section, upon the direction of his supervisor, for the purpose of assisting in emergency response work, and to attend all Division required training sessions applicable to the employee's position.