Common use of Preferred Assignments Clause in Contracts

Preferred Assignments. The Employer shall have the right and discretion to assign employees within each classification, based on qualifications required for the assignment, operational needs of the department, and other reasonable factors. When the Employer determines that a change in a preferred assignment is warranted, a two-week period for submission of written expressions of interest will be announced to all active bargaining unit members. Such timely written expressions of interest will be considered in determining job assignments. Upon request of the Association, the Employer will provide a written explanation for selecting a particular individual for a particular assignment.