Common use of Promotions Clause in Contracts

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position will be posted for at least seven (7) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify the location of the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For 12.1 All employees expressing a desire to do so shall be given equal opportunity to train for a higher classification if approved by your supervisor. 12.2 A vacancy is defined to mean any permanent job opening caused by a new job or a quit, termination, death, retirement or other absence in excess of thirty (30) days, which the purpose Employer intends to fill. Vacancies caused by leaves of this Agreementabsence granted for vacation, illness, or maternity shall not be posted but may be filled by temporary transfers or hires. If a vacancy is of an emergency nature, the Employer may designate an emergency substitute not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days without loss of seniority and former classification and no loss in pay. 12.3 All bargaining unit vacancies shall be defined as a regular position opening posted on the College’s website within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position will be posted for at least seven (7) calendar daysdays excluding holidays after the Employer’s decision to fill the vacancy. The date it is posted on the website, such notice shall specify be sent via inter- office mail to the location of unit president and secretary who may then post the vacant positionnotice on the designated bulletin boards. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy who bid on such vacancies shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. so indicate on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this returnjob posting, in writing, in the office of the Executive Director of Human Resources, within seven (7) calendar days excluding holidays of the date of the posting. Employees with seniority may apply for posted jobs which posting will contain the following information: (a) Date and time of posting of notice; (b) The job classification and shift; (c) The description of the work involved; (d) The wage rate to his/her supervisor and be paid; (e) The date of closing time of the Human Resources Director for a decision. posting; (f) The appointing authority may elect to return expected date the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety job will commence; and (90g) day period if the position is availableAny specific qualifications required. If the Employer decides not to fill the vacancy, it shall notify the Union President within five (5) workdays of that decision. 12.4 Any interested employee with seniority may apply for the vacancy by the end of the posting period – not less than 6 days following the process in the posting. All applicants will be considered for the vacancy and vacancy shall be awarded to the most qualified applicant and in the event their qualifications are equal, seniority shall prevail: (a) Applicants will be reviewed according to their experience, training, educational background, demonstrated skills and further taking into account the employee’s discipline, evaluation and work record. The review shall be uniformly administered among the applicants. (b) If there are no qualified applicants then the position is may be filled from any source. 12.5 Any employee filling a vacancy of a promotional nature, for which they have not availablebeen previously classified, shall be given up to thirty (30) calendar days to prove their ability, as determined by the Employer. If unable to qualify, they shall be returned to their former position without prejudice at the rate of pay for such position and the employee will not be charged with the bid. They shall be given the reasons for their disqualification in writing within five (5) workdays. 12.6 From the date of entering the classification, the employee is shall be paid at the minimum rate agreed upon for the classification, and shall be subject to the provisions thirty (30) calendar day trial period covered above; provided any employee awarded a job by promotion, carrying a lower starting rate than the rate received at the time of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods appointment, shall continue to receive not less than the rate received at the time of the appointment, and shall upon recommendation, continue to receive increases until the top for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be working classification is received, subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered wage schedule adopted by the provisions virtue of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100this Agreement. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject 12.7 Any employee may exercise their prerogative to the provisions refuse permanent promotion or transfer without bias or loss of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manualseniority. Section 39.7 Employees 12.8 Although such employee(s) can apply, the Employer may refuse to consider any employee for promotion who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into has been awarded a classification included in posted job within the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed previous six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authoritymonths. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For 1. In the purpose event of a job vacancy for a position (that falls under this Agreementcollective negotiations agreement), a vacancy shall to be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in determined by the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy existsAuthority, the position will be posted Authority shall post the same for at least seven (7) 7 calendar days. The job posting will show rate of pay, number of vacancies and job title. Applications for the posted notice shall specify job must be submitted in writing within the location posted time limits to the Executive Director of the vacant positionAuthority. Employees desiring This job posting procedure will be plant-wide. The Authority will consider the award of bid within thirty (30) days of receipt of bids. (a) The Authority will give to be considered the Shop Xxxxxxx a list of the applicants for said vacancy the job opening, including the seniority dates and will later advise the Union of its selection. (b) The Authority shall make application such promotion from its regular employees with the consideration for the position using the online processsuch promotion based on job classification, seniority, and experience in this facility, and qualifications. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of If the qualifications of any two or more bidders are relatively equal, then the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection award shall be made only upon an objective review on the basis of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject positionseniority. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjustthere are no minimally qualified bidders, the employee Authority may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within hire from outside the bargaining unit. If no applications are received for the posted position, an the Authority may fill the vacancy by hiring from outside the bargaining unit. (c) If any employee is so promoted, he/she shall be placed on probation for a period of 90 days. If the employee, in the sole discretion of the Authority is not qualified, the Authority may remove him/her and transfer him/her back to exceed ninety (90) calendar former position. The employee shall be given his/her old job back with no loss in seniority. If any time within the 90 days provided probationary period the Authority determines in its discretion that the employee has is not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during qualified, the Authority may remove the employee and transfer him/her back to his/her former position. The employee in his/her discretion any time within the said ninety days probationary period. If an employee desires period may elect to return to his/her previous position old position. In either of the events set forth in the within the probationary periodparagraph, the employee shall not lose seniority. The probationary period may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor be extended upon mutual agreement of the Union and the Human Resources Director for Authority on a decision. case-by-case basis. (d) The appointing authority may elect Authority shall have the right to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded promote from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions same list of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to bidders another employee in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 (e) The Authority may fill a temporary vacancy for a period of up to sixty (60) days. An employee who is awarded the temporary vacancy under this section shall have his/her probationary period reduced by the time worked in the job if he/she is awarded a permanent position to the same job. The job is to be ineligible posted and the job bidding procedure is to apply be followed. 2. When an employee is temporarily transferred from a higher paid job to a lower paid job, he/she shall receive his/her regular rate of pay. 3. When an employee is temporarily transferred from a lower paid job to a higher paid job for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months a minimum of continuous employment with two hours, he/she shall receive the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate next rate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authorityjob that he/she is performing that is greater than his/her own. Section 39.9 An 4. When an employee is permanently promoted to another job classification that is a lower paying position, then the employee shall not be eligible continue at his/her regular rate of pay (for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt the old classification). Upon his/her completion of a written reprimand and after one (1) the first year after suspensionin the new classification, vacation reduction, or demotionhe/she shall receive the next highest rate of pay for the new classification. Section 39.10 5. When an employee is permanently promoted from a lower paying job to a higher paying job, he/she shall receive the next highest rate of pay for the new classification. For the purpose of clarification the following two examples are shown: Example 1: When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in Journeyman is receiving the same classification are eligible salary as depicted on Schedule A making $32.50 and is promoted to apply for an Operator he/she will receive the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy salary as depicted on Schedule A of $32.55. When a Floater is in receiving a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer salary as depicted on Schedule A making $30.00 and is promoted to a vacant position within Journeyman he/she will receive the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration salary as depicted on Schedule A of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted$31.10.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position will be posted for at least seven a minimum of five (75) calendar working days. The posted notice shall specify the location of the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 Certain specified classifications of an “entry level” nature shall be advertised quarterly in order to establish internal candidate lists. Employees desiring consideration for any of these openings shall make application for those positions when lists are advertised on the internal bulletin. Section 39.4 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 39.5 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten one (101) days after the selection week of a decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121127. Section 39.5 39.6 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary perioddays. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period period. An applicant who does not meet the eligibility criteria in Section 39.9 may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the position is available. If Personnel Director and the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2employee’s current appointing authority. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement Agreement, but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100Procedures. Section 39.6 39.7 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 39.8 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 39.9 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For Employees may apply for any vacant positions at the purpose of this Agreement, College that may provide a vacancy shall be defined promotional opportunity as a regular position opening within a classification included long as they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All qualified candidates in the bargaining unit applicant pool will complete a competitive process prior to a selection being made. The College agrees to develop a selection plan that will (1) contain a job announcement for which funds have been appropriated the vacant position; (2) list the minimum qualifications and (3) include job related selection criteria that assess the appropriate appointing authority has requested knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position position. All College positions will be posted for at least seven a minimum of (72) calendar daystwo weeks. The posted notice College shall specify make a selection from among the location of candidates who meet the vacant minimum qualifications for the position. Employees desiring to Applicants shall be considered for said vacancy shall make application evaluated based upon position related: A. Experience, including length of State, College and contractual employee service, and where possible, allow for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application substitution of experience for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcementeducational criteria. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department B. Education, C. Knowledge skills and abilities In the event that any two or more applicants are equal, State, College and contractual service shall make all determinations of serve as the qualifications of tie breaker. If requested, the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion supervisor and a human resources representative shall be defined as meet with a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the College employee has either been selected or candidate who was not selected for the subject positionposition to discuss the ways that the employee may be able to improve his/her chances for possible future promotional opportunities. In the event that the College creates a new Police Officer I position or fills a Police Officer I vacancy, it shall conduct a position specific recruitment (internal) search. Building Guards (Building Security Officers) who are otherwise qualified shall be considered for the opportunity in accordance with Section A. The selected candidate shall be reclassified as a Police Officer Trainee and the College shall send the person to the MPCTC approved training course. If the College must pay for the employee’s training, the employee shall reimburse the College if he or she voluntarily leaves the College within 24 months from the date that the employee completes the training. Reimbursement shall occur at the time the employee leaves the College. If the employee believes fails to complete his or her training successfully, he or she may return to a vacant Building Guard (Building Security Officer) position if available, however, the reason(s) unjustCollege shall not send the employee to training again. If the employee leaves the College for any reason other than a medical disability (during the training), the employee may appeal shall reimburse the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121College for all training costs. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 ‌ 6.01 For the purpose purposes of Article 6.01, the term “promotion” as used in this Agreement, Article means the advancement of an employee to a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening different rated job classification or classification and/or higher pay grade. 6.02 All vacancies within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position regular employment will be posted for at least seven (7) calendar daysby Human Resources on the District’s webpage. The posted notice notices shall specify include the location job classification, rate of pay, number of hours/day and months/year, work location, and the nature of the vacant positionjob requirements. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion Such posting shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period of not less than five (5) days exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, and observed legal holidays and Annual Leave days. At the same time of such posting an electronic copy of the notice shall be sent to exceed ninety (90the business representative of the Union or designee. 6.03 During the period of posting, employees, except probationary employees, who wish to apply for the open position, including employees on layoff and those on leave may do so. The application on the School Board web site shall be completed in full by the applicant. Additional documentation may be requested, and such required information shall be submitted to the Human Resources office, or such other location(s) calendar days provided as may be specified in the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during notice. In the probationary period. If event an employee desires applicant for a posted promotional position is denied the opportunity to return to his/her previous position within the probationary periodbe interviewed for such position, the employee may request this return, in writing, the Director of Professional Standards & Labor Relations or a designee to his/her supervisor and ascertain the Human Resources Director for a decision. reason(s) such interview was unavailable. 6.04 The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded Board shall permanently fill such job vacancies from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered among those persons who have applied who are judged by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not Board to be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply most qualified for the position through and from this group the promotional process provided that most senior qualified employee, if any, will fill the vacancy is in a different department vacancy. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit the Board from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to filling a vacant position within the same classification pay grade by administrative transfer with agreement of the employee who is selected for transfer. In the event the Board elects to so fill a vacant position, the posting and department selection procedures as described herein shall make application for be applied to the vacancy through the promotional processcreated by such administrative transfer. All such applications for lateral transfer Qualifications, evaluation reports and length of service will be considered. The possession of a license or certificate related to an employee’s particular skill or trade shall be considered as part of his/her qualifications. Qualified employees applying for a promotion shall be given full consideration for vacant positions prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is grantedhiring new employees.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose (a) A "promotion" is an advancement to a higher paying job classification in a line of this Agreementprogression. A "higher paying job classification" is one carrying a higher maximum rate. (b) If a permanent vacancy occurs in a job classification in a line of progression, a vacancy it shall be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included offered, in accordance with Job Seniority, to other qualified employees in the bargaining unit department in the same job classification but at other work locations before it is filled by recall or promotion. (Data Processing Department scheduled temporary vacancies, such as for vacation or extended illness, in the Console Operator classification will be filled by step-up of the senior Data Processing Equipment Operator with no lateral transfers in the Console Operator classification. Scheduled temporary vacancies in the Data Processing Equipment Operator classification will be filled when required by transfer by seniority of an employee in this classification from the shift that would be least impacted as determined by the Supervisor. Unscheduled vacancies will be filled only if warranted by work requirements and when filled will be from the shift involved if adequate manpower is available including step-up to Console Operator of the senior Data Processing Equipment Operator on the shift involved. In the event that sufficient manpower is not available on the shift requiring overtime, the overtime will be offered first within the classification in which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists.) (c) In selecting an employee for promotion, the position will determining factors shall be posted for at least seven (7) calendar daysability, qualifications and seniority. The posted notice shall specify If the location of the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the ability and qualifications of the applicants applying for employees under consideration are equal, the employee with the greatest Job Seniority will be promoted. If the Job Seniority of qualified employees is equal, length of service in line of progression shall govern; and if length of service in line of progression is equal, length of time in this bargaining unit shall govern; and if length of time in this bargaining unit is equal, Company Service shall govern. However, where two or more jobs promote to a single job, Job Seniority will be disregarded and length of service in line of progression shall govern; and if in such circumstances length of service in line of progression is equal, length of time in this bargaining unit shall govern; and if length of time in this bargaining unit is equal, Company Service shall govern. (d) In case of promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change , if the employee with the greatest Seniority is not selected, the Company will inform the employee and the employee's Xxxxxxx (in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3writing if requested) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualifiedreasons why the employee was not selected. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select (e) Employees who refuse to accept temporary step-ups, training or reject any permanent promotion for a job higher in the line of the applicants certified; howeverprogression will be eligible for step-up or promotion to that job classification only after employees who do accept such temporary step-ups, any selection training or permanent promotion. Waivers of promotions shall be made only upon an objective review in writing and copies of such waivers shall be furnished to the qualifications of all Union. (Data Processing Department - Employees in the applicants certified Data Processing Equipment Operator classification, Job 495, who are not on job protection will be permitted to select the Tuesday through Saturday shift which is scheduled to step up one day per week to Console Operator, Job No. 483, by seniority without affecting their position for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon permanent promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unitConsole Operator, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary periodJob No. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decision483. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position It is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to understood the provisions of this Agreement but shall subsection will be covered by applicable for all other situations.) (f) Employees with promotional rights under Appendix A-1 line of progression may refuse a promotion and retain such rights, subject to provisions of subsection (e) of this section, until an employee covered under A-2 is promoted around the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into A-1 employee. Once a job classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given line of progression converts from Appendix A-1 to A-2, all Appendix A-1 employees in the same line of progression will have waived future promotional consideration rights in that line of progression. The exception to the above would occur if an Appendix A-2 employee promotes in the line of progression while an Appendix A-1 employee is out of the A-1 line of progression due to a legitimate reason, such as set forth in this Article. bidding but returns during the first six months as provided for under Article V, Section 39.8 An 5(g) or due to illness. Under these circumstances the Appendix A-1 employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not would still be eligible for future promotion or opportunities until waived. If an Appendix A-1 employee voluntarily demotes within the line of progression until six(6) months after receipt under the provisions of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspensionArticle V, vacation reductionSection 6(c), or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are employee will no longer be eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is promote in a different department from that such line of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancyprogression. The Department shall have five (5) working days parties agree that Labor Relations and the Union will review each situation before the line of progression converts from notification by Human Resources Appendix A1 to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is grantedA2.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For 1. In the purpose event of a job vacancy for a position (that falls under this Agreementcollective negotiation agreement), a vacancy shall to be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in determined by the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy existsAuthority, the position will be posted Authority shall post the same for at least seven (7) 7 calendar days. The job posting will show rate of pay, number of vacancies and job title. Applications for the posted notice shall specify job must be submitted in writing within the location posted time limits to the Executive Director of the vacant positionAuthority. Employees desiring This job posting procedure will be plant-wide. The Authority will consider the award of bid within thirty (30) days of receipt of bids. (a) The Authority will give to be considered the Shop Xxxxxxx a list of the applicants for said vacancy the job opening, including the seniority dates and will later advise the Union of its selection. (b) The Authority shall make application such promotion from its regular employees with the consideration for the position using the online processsuch promotion based on job classification, seniority, experience in this facility, and qualifications. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of If the qualifications of any two or more bidders are relatively equal, then the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection award shall be made only upon an objective review on the basis of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject positionseniority. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjustthere are no minimally qualified bidders, the employee Authority may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within hire from outside the bargaining unit. If no applications are received for the posted position, an the Authority may fill the vacancy by hiring from outside the bargaining unit. (c) If any employee is so promoted, he/she shall be placed on probation for a period of 90 days. If the employee, in the sole discretion of the Authority is not qualified, the Authority may remove him/her and transfer him/her back to exceed ninety (90) calendar former position. The employee shall be given his/her old job back with no loss in seniority. If any time within the 90 days provided probationary period the Authority determines in its discretion that the employee has is not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during qualified, the Authority may remove the employee and transfer him/her back to his/her former position. The employee in his/her discretion any time within the said ninety days probationary period. If an employee desires period may elect to return to his/her previous position old position. In either of the events set forth in the within the probationary periodparagraph, the employee shall not lose seniority. The probationary period may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor be extended upon mutual agreement of the Union and the Human Resources Director for Authority on a decision. case-by-case basis. (d) The appointing authority may elect Authority shall have the right to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded promote from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions same list of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to bidders another employee in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 (e) The Authority may fill a temporary vacancy for a period of up to sixty (60) days. An employee who is awarded the temporary vacancy under this section shall have his/her probationary period reduced by the time worked in the job if he/she is awarded a permanent probation to the same job. The job is to be ineligible posted and the job bidding procedure is to apply be followed. 2. When an employee is temporarily transferred from a higher paid job to a lower paid job, he/she shall receive his/her regular rate of pay. 3. When an employee is temporarily transferred from a lower paid job to a higher paid job for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months a minimum of continuous employment with two hours, he/she shall receive the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate next rate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authorityjob that he/she is performing that is greater than his/her own. Section 39.9 An 4. When an employee is permanently promoted to another job classification that is a lower paying position, then the employee shall not be eligible continue at his/her regular rate of pay (for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt the old classification). Upon his/her completion of a written reprimand and after one (1) the first year after suspensionin the new classification, vacation reduction, or demotionhe/she shall receive the next highest rate of pay for the new classification. Section 39.10 5. When an employee is permanently promoted from a lower paying job to a higher paying job, he/she shall receive the next highest rate of pay for the new classification. For the purpose of clarification, the following two examples are shown: When an Operator is receiving the salary as depicted on Schedule B-1 for the Contract Year of 2019 making $36.15 and is promoted to an Sr. Operator he/she will receive the salary as depicted on Schedule B-1 of $36.92. When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply Floater is receiving a salary as depicted on Schedule B-1 for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy contract Year of 2019 making $30.00 and is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer promoted to a vacant position within Journeyman I he/she will receive the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration salary as depicted on Schedule B-1 of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted$31.10.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose of this Agreement12.1 Whenever any authorized position vacancy occurs other than a temporary vacancy, a such position vacancy shall be defined as posted on all employee bulletin boards for a regular position opening within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position will be posted for at least seven period of five (75) calendar working days. The posted position vacancy notice shall specify the location job classification, classification specification and pay rate of the vacant positionposition vacancy. Employees desiring to be considered All employees may apply for said vacancy shall make application consideration for the posted position using vacancy. Only regular employees will have the online processright to preferential consideration in the order of their seniority. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on Regular employee applications received following the closing date set forth on for receipt of applications need not be considered by the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations District. In filling said position vacancy, the District will give consideration to each employee in the order of the qualifications employee’s seniority, with the position vacancy being awarded to the employee who is best qualified to perform the duties of the applicants applying position. Following the District’s selection of an employee applicant for promotion. Promotion any position vacancy, a notice announcing the selected employee shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority posted on employee bulletin boards within ten (10) days after working days. In the selection decision has been made stating that event there are no selected employee applicants, the District may select any applicant for the position vacancy. 12.2 Notwithstanding anything contained in section 12.1 above, the District need not consider the application of any employee who does not possess the knowledge, skill, efficiency, adaptability, and physical ability required for the position for which the application is submitted. For purposes of determining employee qualifications, the District may utilize examinations including, but not limited to, the following types of examinations: written, oral, physical, manual 12.3 Whenever a vacancy occurs in any job classification, the District may, at its discretion, temporarily fill such vacancy. If practicable, the District shall fill such vacancy with the employee has either been selected or not selected for who would be most eligible therefore under the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121provisions of 12.1 above. Section 39.5 Upon promotion 12.4 A temporary vacancy is one created by additional workload or an employee’s absence from work due to illness, disability, vacation, or leave of absence, or a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee vacancy of less than six (6) months’ duration. 12.5 All appointments filled by current District employees shall be on probation a probationary basis for a period not to exceed ninety three (903) calendar days provided months for the employee has not been on an extended leave purpose of eighty (80) hours or more determining qualifications. At any time during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee District may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and terminate the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is availableappointment. If the position an appointment is not availableterminated, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject returned to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and either the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same previous classification and department shall make application for wage rate or some other classification that is mutually satisfactory to both the vacancy through employee and the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is grantedDistrict.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in the 25.1 All bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated vacancies may be posted simultaneously internally and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filledexternally. Section 39.2 Whenever a 1. All vacancy exists, the position postings will be posted on the Union bulletin board for at least seven (7) calendar daysdays and include the following; date of posting, date of closing, the vacancy title, job duties, rate of pay, educational requirements, position minimum experience requirements, Company desired requirements, the number of openings (with requisition number), testing if required (including list of references) and security clearance requirements. The posted notice shall specify If the location vacancy requirements or the number of positions changes (an increase or decrease) during the vacant positionposting period, the Company will notify the Union. 2. Employees desiring to Qualified internal candidates will be considered for said vacancy shall make application given first considerations for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application positon provided a qualified bargaining unit member applies for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on vacancy. A. Bids shall be made online through the Company’s electronic applicant tracking system or via paper application pursuant to individual company’s practice. Bids received after the closing date set forth will not be considered. B. Employees will not be awarded a position when such an award would create a conflict of interest, that is, when the position would report directly to, a family member as defined by Company Policy. C. Promotions will be made on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations basis of the qualifications employee’s experience skill, performance in the employees’ current position, and ability to perform the duties of the applicants applying position. When it is determined that the foregoing factors for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher two or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) more of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply bidders are relatively equal, bargaining unit seniority will govern the selection. The intent of this paragraph is to permit employees with the associated skills, experience, training, and are qualifiedability to fill the vacancy or new position. Section 39.4 D. The appointing authority may select or reject any of Company will make every reasonable attempt to evaluate the applicants certifiedcandidates that bid on postings as quickly as possible. When there are extenuating circumstances such as; howevervacations, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of LOA, etc., the qualifications of all Company will notify the applicants certified for promotionUnion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating It is also agreed that the employee has either been selected or Company and Union both have the authority to discuss mutual resolutions in an attempt to expedite job postings and selections. Any unresolved complaints arising from this article can be directed to the Program Manager for his review. E. Employees awarded a posted position will be eligible to post for another vacancy within six months of being awarded a posted position. However, the individual will not selected be considered for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121position unless no qualified Bargaining Unit employees have been identified. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within F. For the bargaining unitpurposes of promotions, during an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed employees’ first ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary periodin a job, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director apply for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is posting, but will not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director applicant until all other bargaining unit applicants have been evaluated and the employee’s current appointing authoritydeemed unqualified. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position will be posted within each department for at least seven a minimum of five (75) calendar working days. The posted notice shall specify the location of the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make written application for the position using the forms or online process. Employees shall make application for process as determined by the position Human Resources Department no later than 11:59 5:00 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 Certain specified classifications of an “entry level” nature shall be advertised quarterly in order to establish internal candidate lists. Employees desiring consideration for any of these openings shall make written application for those positions when lists are advertised on the internal bulletin. Section 39.4 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at theat least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 39.5 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten one (101) days after the selection week of a decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure Pprocedure according to Personnel Policies Policyies and Procedures 121127. Section 39.5 39.6 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary perioddays. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period period. An applicant who does not meet the eligibility criteria in Section 39.9 may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the position is available. If Personnel Director and the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2employee’s current appointing authority. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement Agreement, but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100Procedures. Section 39.6 39.7 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement Agreement, but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 39.8 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 39.9 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for through the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. promotional Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification or pay grade are eligible to may apply for the position through process in the promotional process same manner defined under Section 39.2 or Section 39.3, provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring . This procedure shall also apply to employees who desire a lateral transfer to a vacant position within different classification which has the same classification and department shall make application for pay grade as the vacancy through employee’s classification, regardless of department. Final selection will be based upon the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other most qualified employee among all applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond , subject to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is grantedprovisions of Section 39.4 and Section 39.5.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, 1 When a vacancy exists for a cafeteria position, the Department of Education shall call a meeting of all eligible cafeteria personnel and hold an open bid for this position. Said meetings shall be defined held in the months of August, November, March and June on the third Tuesday of the month. The person who bids with the highest seniority shall be awarded the position, provided he/she is qualified-to do the job. All other positions which become open as a regular position opening result of filling the original vacancy shall also be open for bid at the open meeting. Positions filled through this procedure shall be effective within a classification included two (2) weeks from date of bids. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted as limiting the Board's rights under Article 10 to alter the hours and/or personnel in the bargaining unit unit. Any vacancies which are created between bids shall be filled temporarily per Article 10, until a regularly scheduled bid takes place. (a) Prior to the August bid meeting, a work schedule reflective of the Central Kitchen’s annual production schedule shall be posted. Said schedule shall be unique to the Central Kitchen and will reflect the specific annual start and end date for which funds have been appropriated and Central Kitchen employees. Said production schedule shall not vary by more than 5 working days from the appropriate appointing authority has requested start or end date of the position be filledwork assignments at other work locations. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position will be posted for at least seven (7) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify the location of the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the 2 Any employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion promoted to a higher rated classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation considered as probationary for a period not to exceed ninety of one hundred (90100) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary periodworking days. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the An employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and be removed from the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position job at any time during the ninety (90) day probationary period if if, in the opinion of supervisor, such is deemed necessary. If an employee is removed in accordance with the above described procedure, said employee shall be placed in the position is availablelast held prior to the promotion. Removal from a job shall not exclude an employee from consideration for the same higher rated job at a later date. Section 3 If the Board of Education operates a summer feeding program using the school cafeterias, bargaining unit employees shall be given preference, in order of seniority within each job classification, for available work which will be at the contract rate. However, no bargaining unit employee shall be required to do such summer work. Such positions will be awarded through a bid meeting held in June. The Board of Education shall maintain a list of employees who signed up for summer work but were not awarded such work through the bid process. In the event an opening becomes available after the bid meeting, such work will be awarded to those employees on the sign-up sheet in order of seniority. If a school closes during the position is not availablesummer, the employee is subject laid-off employee(s) have the right to bump a substitute worker or to return to the provisions sign-up sheet. The terms and conditions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit this Agreement shall cover all summer work exclusive of Article 9 (sick leave), Article 11 (holidays), Article 12 (vacations) an any such summer work will not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100pension deductions or pension credit. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from 4 If the Board of Education operates a breakfast program, bargaining unit employees shall not be subject to the provisions given preference, in order of seniority within each job classification, for available work. The terms and conditions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of cover all hours worked in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manualbreakfast program. Section 39.7 Employees 5 Any worker(s) who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into wish(es) to bid for a classification included in Xxxx position, or a kitchen where there is a single general worker, must meet the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Articlefollowing criteria: a. He/she must hold a current Qualified Food Service Operator’s certificate. Section 39.8 An employee shall b. He/she must be ineligible able to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director read and the employee’s current appointing authorityprepare order forms and requisitions. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For 16.1 Vacancies in the purpose of this Agreement, a vacancy Driver-Operator classification shall be defined filled in accordance with the applicable selection processes set forth in Article II, Sections 2-2.2 of the Department’s Rules and Regulations. Such vacancies will, insofar as possible, be filled within thirty (30) calendar days after the vacancy occurs. 16.2 Notices of promotional examinations shall be posted on the Department bulletin board at each work location at least ninety (90) days in advance of a regular position opening within a classification included target promotional examination date. The written examination will be held no sooner than ninety (90) days after the notice, nor later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the notice. Source materials from which the examination is drawn will be identified in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and examination announcement or concurrent with the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position issuance of such announcement. Such source materials shall be filledin print or otherwise obtainable. Section 39.2 Whenever 16.3 No employee shall be permitted to apply for a vacancy exists, the position will be posted for at least seven (7) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify the location of the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on promotional examination after the closing date set forth in the examination announcement. Such closing date will be between thirty (30) and thirty-five (35) days prior to the date of the examination. 16.4 In order to be eligible to take a promotional examination, an employee must meet the applicable minimum employment standards set forth in Article II, Sections 2-2.1 of the Department’s Rules and Regulations and the applicable educational requirements set forth in Department Procedure #228 as of the closing date for the written examination. 16.5 No employee shall be eligible to take a promotional examination if he/she has received a suspension or higher-level disciplinary action during the twelve (12) months preceding the closing date for the written examination or at any time until the date the examination process is completed. 16.6 A promotional eligibility list shall remain in effect for two (2) years from the date the eligibility list is established or until there are no names remaining on the promotional announcementeligibility list, whichever occurs first. In an effort to maintain a continuous eligibility list, the Town shall make a reasonable effort to produce a new eligibility list in advance of the two (2)-year expiration date of the current eligibility list. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion 16.7 Upon his/her written request, any applicant on a promotional eligibility list shall be defined as permanently removed from such promotional eligibility list. Any applicant on a change promotional eligibility list shall automatically be permanently removed from such list if he/she receives a suspension or higher-level disciplinary action. In the Fire Chief’s discretion, an applicant on a promotional eligibility list may be temporarily removed from such promotional eligibility list if the applicant is on light duty, on disability leave or any other leave of absence, or if the applicant otherwise is not working or is unavailable for work, at any time after the promotional eligibility list is established. Prior to temporarily removing an applicant from a promotional list, the Fire Chief shall advise in employment status resulting writing the applicant of his intention and shall provide him/her with an opportunity to respond thereto. 16.8 Selections for promotions from the internal promotional processeligibility list for Driver-Operator shall be made by the Fire Chief utilizing the Rule of Three (3). This shall include transfers Pursuant to positions the Rule of a higher or lower gradeThree (3), as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least top three (3) candidates on the promotional eligibility list will be considered for the promotional vacancy. (The Fire Chief may choose any one of the most qualified applicants if at least top three candidates on the promotional eligibility list.) If there is a second promotional vacancy after the first selection is made, the number four (4) candidate on the list will be added to the remaining two (2) in order to make three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select candidates eligible for the next selection. This method will continue until the list is exhausted or reject any expires. Should the Fire Chief pass over a higher ranked candidate in applying the Rule of Three (3), the applicants certified; however, any selection Fire Chief shall informally counsel the passed over candidate prior to announcing the candidate(s) selected. Any employee who is selected for but refuses a promotion shall automatically be made only upon an objective review of removed from the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotionpromotional eligibility list. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from Fire Chief, in his sole and exclusive discretion, may reinstate such employee to the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating promotional eligibility list if he/she determines that the employee has either been selected or not selected had good and sufficient reason for refusing the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authorityreinstatement to the promotional eligibility list would be in the best interest of the Department. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the 16.9 The promotional process provided that set forth in paragraph 16.1 above and as specified in Departmental Rules and Regulations, Article II, Sections 2-2.2 shall be conducted by an agency or organization specializing in and with experience conducting Fire-Rescue promotional assessments separate from the vacancy is in a different Town of Palm Beach, the Fire-Rescue Department or any other department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position or agency within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is grantedTown.

Promotions. Section 39.1 ‌ 6.01 For the purpose purposes of Article 6.01, the term “job classifications” as used in this Article is defined as CORE, Professional/Technical Hourly (PTH), and Professional/Technical Salary (PTS). The term “promotion” as used in this Article means the advancement of an employee to a different rated job classification or classification and/or higher pay grade as applied to CORE and Professional/Technical employees. Promotional increases within the same classification shall be vertical. Promotion to a different classification shall be ten (10%) percent with placement on the next closest pay step or the minimum of the pay grade whichever is greater. Should an employee be demoted or reclassified to a lower pay grade, such employee shall be placed on the wage and salary schedule by use the inverse of this Agreement, a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening system. CORE to CORE CORE – PTS PTS - PTH PTH – PTH CORE – PTH PTH - CORE PTS – PTS PTH – PTS PTS - CORE 6.02 All vacancies within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position regular employment will be posted for at least seven (7) calendar daysby Human Resources on the District’s webpage. The posted notice notices shall specify include the location job classification, rate of pay, number of hours/day and months/year, work location, and the nature of the vacant positionjob requirements. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion Such posting shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period of not less than five (5) days exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, and observed legal holidays and Annual Leave days. At the same time as such posting an electronic copy of the notice shall be sent to exceed ninety (90the business representative of the Union or designee. 6.03 During the period of posting, employees, except probationary employees, who wish to apply for the open position, including employees on layoff and those on leave may do so. The application on the School Board web site shall be completed in full by the applicant. Additional documentation may be requested, and such required information shall be submitted to the Human Resources office, or such other location(s) calendar days provided as may be specified in the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during notice. In the probationary period. If event an employee desires applicant for a posted promotional position is denied the opportunity to return to his/her previous position within the probationary periodbe interviewed for such position, the employee may request this return, in writing, the Director of Professional Standards & Labor Relations or a designee to his/her supervisor and ascertain the Human Resources Director for a decision. reason(s) such interview was unavailable. 6.04 The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded Board shall permanently fill such job vacancies from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered among those persons who have applied who are judged by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not Board to be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply most qualified for the position through and from this group the promotional process provided that most senior qualified employee, if any, will fill the vacancy is in a different department vacancy. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit the Board from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to filling a vacant position within the same classification pay grade by administrative transfer with agreement of the employee who is selected for transfer. In the event the Board elects to fill a vacant position, the posting and department selection procedures as described herein shall make application for be applied to the vacancy through the promotional processcreated by such administrative transfer. All such applications for lateral transfer Qualifications, evaluation reports and length of service will be considered. The possession of a license or certificate related to an employee’s particular skill or trade shall be considered as part of his/her qualifications. Qualified employees applying for a promotion shall be given full consideration for vacant positions prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is grantedhiring new employees.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose of this Agreement, a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in the The company agrees to give preference for promotion and advancement to present bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the employees. Where a bargaining unit position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy existsbecomes open, the position interested bargaining unit employees will be posted for at least seven (7) calendar daysconsidered on the basis of their skill and ability to perform the work required. Where skill and ability to perform the work required are relatively equal, seniority shall prevail. The posted notice shall specify the location of the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. Company’s judgment on the closing date set forth on question of skill and ability to perform the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department work is not arbitrable, provided, however, that the company’s judgment shall make all determinations not be exercised arbitrarily or in bad faith. A contention of Arbitrary or bad faith action by the qualifications of company is subject to the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same gradegrievance and arbitration procedure. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) employer agrees to post a notice of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any such vacancy on a bulletin board for a period of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) working days after (Monday-Friday). Any employee not working due to an allowed absence hereunder shall not be foreclosed from bidding, provided he/she notifies the selection decision has been made stating that company individually or through the employee has either been selected or not selected Shop Xxxxxxx of his/her bid for the subject job within the aforesaid ten (10) working day period. All openings available for bargaining unit members to consider shall also be posted on the Company’s Intranet site and employees may apply for such positions through that portal. The Company shall notify the Chief Xxxxxxx or Business Representative of the Union in writing or electronically of any such opening at the time the vacancy is posted. The Company shall provide instruction to bargaining unit members for the proper utilization of the intranet site for job bidding purposes. The successful bidder and the Union shall be notified in writing that they have obtained the open position by the Employer. Any regular employee so selected to fill such job shall be granted a trial period not to exceed (30) days. If an employee is absent for any reason for two (2) consecutive days or more during the probationary/trial period, the probationary/trial period shall be extended by the numbers of days absent. If he/she does not qualify during this period, he/she shall be returned to his/her former job and classification. If, during the trial period, the Company fills the position vacated by the successful applicant, by temporarily assigning an employee from a lower rated classification, such assigned employee shall retain his existing classification but shall be paid the rate established for the vacated position. If the employee believes successful bidder does not qualify pursuant to the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies section and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return is returned to his/her previous position within the probationary periodformer job classification, the employee may request temporarily assigned to fill this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and vacancy shall resume the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return work at the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100lower rate he previously enjoyed before his temporary assignment. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose of this AgreementSECTION A. Permanent, a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening full-time job vacancies within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and are to be filled by promotion of present employees will be handled in the appropriate appointing authority has requested manner as hereinafter outlined. Promotions are defined as movement to a position in a higher rated pay classification than the position be filledone currently employed in. The City reserves the right to fill said job vacancies on a temporary basis without regard to the provisions of this Article. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position 1. Notice of said job vacancies will be posted for at least a period of seven (7) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify , setting forth the location of minimum requirements for the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy interested shall make application for apply in writing within the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcementseven (7) calendar day posting period. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion2. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers Promotions within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection bargaining unit shall be made only upon an objective review on the basis of seniority, qualifications and ability. When the qualifications and ability of the qualifications of all employees are deemed equal, the applicants certified for promotionmost senior employee will be given preference. The certified candidates Bonding requirements, prior work record, experience, and physical fitness shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject positionbe considered. If no applicant is selected to fill the employee believes the reason(s) unjustvacancy, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer no applications are received from employees within the bargaining unit, the City may fill the position from outside the bargain unit. 3. It is understood that vacancies or new positions in any entry level bargaining unit position may be filled in any manner and by any person the City decides upon. Provided, however, where the qualification, ability, skill, interest and work record of a bargaining unit member and a non-bargaining unit member are judged equivalent by management, it is understood and agreed that the bargaining unit member will be awarded the position. A position is an entry level position if there is no other bargaining position subordinate to that position. SECTION B. The applicant selected for a promotion will serve a trial period of six (6) months. The City may disqualify the employee during the trial period and such employee shall be on probation for a period not returned to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided his former position or one of similar classification and pay. During the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary trial period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and will receive the Human Resources Director starting rate for a decisionthe new classification or the rate for the new classification next higher than his former rate. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not availableThereafter, the employee will receive the step increases based on the employee's length of service in the new job classification. SECTION C. A written examination may be provided by the City which shall be free to all employees seeking the available promotion other than probationary employees. The examination shall relate to those matters which shall fairly test the relative capacity of those persons examined to discharge the duties of the office to which they seek to be appointed. Such test shall be furnished by an independent body, which shall assure that the identity of the participants is subject unknown until final scores have been assigned. SECTION D. The foregoing conditions do not apply to the provisions employment of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who employees whose positions are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the collective bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Articlecontract. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For (a) The term promotion, as used in this provision, means the purpose advancement of this Agreementan employee to a higher position or the reassignment of an employee to a higher paying position. When an employee is selected for a promotion, the Village shall have the right, in its discretion, to determine the rate of pay within the applicable position pay scale. In determining the rate of pay, the Village will consider the employee’s experience in the needed skills and requirements of the job. (b) Whenever an opportunity for promotion occurs or a job opening occurs in other than a temporary situation as defined below, in any existing job classification, or as the result of the development or establishment of a new job classification, a vacancy notice of such openings shall be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in posted on all bulletin boards, stating the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated job classification, rate of pay and the appropriate appointing authority has requested nature of the job requirements in order to qualify. Such posting shall be for a period of not less than four (4) work days. (c) During this period, employees who wish to apply for the open position, including employees on layoff, may do so. The application shall be in writing, and it shall be submitted to the Village Clerk. (d) The Employer shall fill such job openings or vacancies, from among those employees who have applied, who meet the standards of the job requirements, except that if there is more than one (1) employee who is qualified for the job, then such position shall be filled by selecting from among those qualified, the employee with the greatest seniority. (e) A notice listing those employees who have applied for the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, and the employee or employees selected for the position will shall be posted by the Employer on all bulletin boards within two (2) work days of the selection by the Employer and be posted for a period of at least seven (7) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify the location of the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after work days. (f) Any employee selected in accordance with the selection decision procedure set forth above shall undergo a trial period of a minimum of thirty (30) days, but not to exceed sixty (60) days. If it is found that such employee does not meet the requirements or responsibilities of the position to which he has been made stating that selected during the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjusttrial period, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an then such employee shall be on probation for a period not restored to exceed ninety his former position. (90g) calendar days provided The Union shall be notified by the employee has not been on an extended leave Employer in writing immediately upon any job vacancies occurring by reason of eighty (80) hours resignation, retirement or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decision“just cause” discharge. The appointing authority may elect to return Employer also shall notify the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety Union of all new hires, their names and job titles, within fifteen (9015) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions days of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100their hiring. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For Selection of regular employees for promotion or advancement within the purpose bargaining unit, for demotion for furloughing because of a reduction in forces, shall be based upon qualifications and seniority. If the employee is qualified for the job in cases of promotion, advancement and demotion, seniority shall govern. An employee's un-bridged Union seniority and qualifications shall govern in cases of furloughing and bumping. The Union and the Company recognize that it may be necessary to make exceptions in the application of the foregoing seniority provisions by mutual agreement in order to insure efficient operation of the Company's business. The determination by the Company as to qualifications for promotions to supervisory positions shall not be subject to arbitration under Article 10. If and when there is an addition in forces in any department covered by this Agreement, employees who have been furloughed from such department shall be given preference over other persons, and employees who have been furloughed from any other department covered by this Agreement shall be given preference over persons not formerly in the employ of the Company, if in either case they are qualified as provided in this Article. When a vacancy shall be defined as or the creation of a regular new position opening within necessitates promotion of an employee or the hiring of a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy existsnew employee, the position Company shall post notices at locations accessible to the employees, such notices will be posted on Wednesday and remain posted for at least seven (7) calendar days, within which time employees may apply in writing to the supervisor or official of the Company designated in the notice. If the Company decides not to fill a vacancy, it will so notify the Union within two (2) weeks of the date of vacancy; if the Company decides to fill a vacancy it will post notices within two (2) weeks of the date the vacancy occurs. The posted notice notices shall specify set forth the location classification of the vacant position. Employees desiring position to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations filled, an outline of the duties, the hours and days of work, the ultimate wage rate, the date on which the notice is posted, and the last day for filing applications. Applicants who have special qualifications of shall describe such qualifications briefly in their application. When an employee is promoted or transferred to another position but fails to qualify, the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion employee shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting reassigned to the class from which he/she was promoted or transferred. If the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating Company determines that the employee has either been selected or not selected for is qualified to perform the subject position. If work in the class to which the employee believes was promoted or transferred, but the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her the previous position within the probationary periodclass of work, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return Company shall not reassign the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position until there is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employeesuch previous class. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose of this AgreementSECTION A. Permanent, a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening full-time job vacancies within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and are to be filled by promotion of present employees will be handled in the appropriate appointing authority has requested manner as hereinafter outlined. Promotions are defined as movement to a position in a higher rated pay classification than the position be filledone currently employed in. The City reserves the right to fill said job vacancies on a temporary basis without regard to the provisions of this Article. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position 1. Notice of said job vacancies will be posted for at least a period of seven (7) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify , setting forth the location of minimum requirements for the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy interested shall make application for apply in writing within the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcementseven (7) calendar day posting period. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion2. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers Promotions within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection bargaining unit shall be made only upon an objective review on the basis of seniority, qualifications and ability. When the qualifications and ability of the qualifications of all employees are deemed equal, the applicants certified for promotionmost senior employee will be given preference. The certified candidates Bonding requirements, prior work record, experience, and physical fitness shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject positionbe considered. If no applicant is selected to fill the employee believes the reason(s) unjustvacancy, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer no applications are received from employees within the bargaining unit, the City may fill the position from outside the bargain unit. 3. It is understood that vacancies or new positions in any entry level bargaining unit position may be filled in any manner and by any person the City decides upon. Provided, however, where the qualification, ability, skill, interest and work record of a bargaining unit member and a non-bargaining unit member are judged equivalent by management, it is understood and agreed that the bargaining unit member will be awarded the position. A position is an entry level position if there is no other bargaining position subordinate to that position. SECTION B. The applicant selected for a promotion will serve a trial period of six (6) months. The City may disqualify the employee during the trial period and such employee shall be on probation for a period not returned to exceed ninety (90) calendar days his former SECTION C. A written examination may be provided by the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during City which shall be free to all employees seeking the available promotion other than probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decisionemployees. The appointing authority may elect examination shall relate to return those matters which shall fairly test the employee relative capacity of those persons examined to his/her previous position at any time during discharge the ninety (90) day period if duties of the position office to which they seek to be appointed. Such test shall be furnished by an independent body, which shall assure that the identity of the participants is available. If the position is unknown until final scores have been assigned. SECTION D. The foregoing conditions do not available, the employee is subject apply to the provisions employment of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who employees whose positions are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the collective bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Articlecontract. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For A. Lines of progression for the purpose Xxxxxx Power Plant are as indicated on Chart 1 of this Agreementagreement. B. A list containing plant, department and classification seniority will be made available upon request. Should the Company decide to fill a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy existsclassifications of Schedule "A," or new positions are created, the position Company will be posted post a notice on its bulletin boards for at least seven (7) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify a period of five days announcing the location of the vacant positionjob open. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using shall notify the online processPlant Manager. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcementThe bidding process may be upgraded to electronic bidding. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion C. Insofar as possible, open positions shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers filled within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three five (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (105) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected bids for the subject positionsame have been closed in accordance with the following provisions: 1. If Promotions will be made one level at a time within the employee believes department lines of promotion. Classification, department, and plant seniority shall prevail. 2. In the reason(s) unjustevent the senior bidder refuses the promotion, the employee may appeal next eligible bidder will be awarded the rejection job. The procedure is to be followed until the job is filled. 3. When changing from one department to another, plant seniority shall prevail and entry shall be through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121lowest classification in the new department. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period4. If an employee desires bids a job classification in another department they shall not lose their then accumulated classification and department seniority in the department which they vacate for a period of one (1) year. The employee who re-bids into their former department shall not be entitled to return bid above their former classification, departmental seniority prevailing. 5. When bidding to his/her previous position a lower classification or different classification within the probationary perioda department, the employee will carry their department seniority with them. Their classification seniority will begin as of the time and date they assume the new classification. D. The Company recognizes that employees in some instances need, and the Company will provide in such instances, training or retraining in performing work in other job classifications before assigning them to work in such other jobs. However, the Company reserves the right to determine when and how much training or retraining is needed. Training, when possible, will be scheduled on a weekly basis. The Company will utilize time available to its fullest extent to insure adequate training and proficiency. E. As a part of the training of all employees, they may be asked to fill out a questionnaire form covering the position for which they are next in line for promotion, and may be questioned on the same by their Supervisor through oral questions and/or hands-on type demonstrations of ability. F. If there is no qualified employee employed under this Agreement who will accept the promotion, then a new employee may be added. G. Employees in Operations, including those who decline to bid a higher classification within their line of progression, will be required to train and relieve in the next higher classification. Entry level position of Operator Helper must fulfill this requirement as a condition of maintaining the Operator Helper classification. An employee’s inability to relieve will result in their bump back to a lower position which will provide the employee the ability to perform relief work. H. The above paragraph does not apply to any employee who is frozen in their classification as of July 1, 2003. Once said employee bids another classification or otherwise notifies the Company they no longer wish to be frozen, the above paragraph will apply to said employee. I. An employee may request this returnthe right to refuse to perform relief work provided they make their request known, in writing, prior to his/her supervisor the scheduling of the work. The employee’s request shall be discussed by the Plant Manager and the Human Resources Director for a decisionUnit Chairperson or their representative. The appointing authority may elect to return employee’s request will be approved only upon the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions mutual agreement of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director Plant Manager and the employee’s current appointing authorityUnion. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For 1. In the purpose event of this Agreementa job vacancy, a vacancy shall to be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in determined by the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy existsAuthority, the position will be posted Authority shall post the same for at least seven (7) 7 calendar days. The job posting will show rate of pay, number of vacancies and job title. Applications for the posted notice shall specify job must be submitted in writing within the location posted time limits to the Executive Director of the vacant positionAuthority. Employees desiring This job posting procedure will be plant-wide. The Authority will consider the award of bid within thirty (30) days of receipt of bids. (a) The Authority will give to be considered the chief xxxxxxx a list of the applicants for said vacancy the job opening, including the seniority dates and will later advise the Union of its selection. (b) The Authority shall make application such promotion from its regular employees with the consideration for the position using the online processsuch promotion based on seniority and qualifications. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of If the qualifications of any two or more bidders are relatively equal, then the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection award shall be made only upon an objective review on the basis of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject positionseniority. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjustthere are no minimally qualified bidders, the employee Authority may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within hire from outside the bargaining unit. If no applications are received for the posted position, an the Authority may fill the vacancy by hiring from outside the bargaining unit. (c) If any employee is so promoted, he/she shall be placed on probation for a period of 90 days. If the employee, in the sole discretion of the Authority is not qualified, the Authority may remove him/her and transfer him/her back to exceed ninety (90) calendar former position. The employee shall be given his/her old job back with no loss in seniority. If any time within the 90 days provided probationary period the Authority determines in its discretion that the employee has is not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during qualified, the Authority may remove the employee and transfer him/her back to his/her former position. The employee in his/her discretion any time within the said ninety days probationary period. If an employee desires period may elect to return to his/her previous position old position. In either of the events set forth in the within the probationary periodparagraph, the employee shall not lose seniority. The probationary period may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor be extended upon mutual agreement of the Union and the Human Resources Director for Authority on a decision. case by case basis. (d) The appointing authority may elect Authority shall have the right to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded promote from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions same list of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to bidders another employee in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 (e) If no bids are received on the posted positions, the employer may fill the vacancy by hiring from outside the bargaining unit. (f) The Authority may fill a temporary vacancy for a period of up to sixty (60) days. An employee who is awarded the temporary vacancy under this section shall have his/her probationary period reduced by the time worked in the job if he/she is awarded a permanent probation to the same job. The job is to be ineligible posted and the job bidding procedure is to apply be followed. 2. When an employee is temporarily transferred from a higher paid job to a lower paid job, he/she shall receive his/her regular rate of pay. 3. When an employee is temporarily transferred from a lower paid job to a higher paid job for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months a minimum of continuous employment with two hours, he/she shall receive the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate next rate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authorityjob that he/she is performing that is greater than his/her own. Section 39.9 An 4. When an employee is permanently promoted to another job classification that is a lower paying position, then the employee shall not be eligible continue at his/her regular rate of pay (for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt the old classification). Upon his/her completion of a written reprimand and after one (1) the first year after suspensionin the new classification, vacation reduction, or demotionhe/she shall receive the next highest rate of pay for the new classification. Section 39.10 5. When an employee is permanently promoted from a lower paying job to a higher paying job, he/she shall receive the next highest rate of pay for the new classification. For the purpose of clarification the following two examples are shown: When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees Plant Maintenance Worker is receiving the salary as depicted on Schedule A ($21.31) in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy fourth year and is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer promoted to a vacant position within Shift Operator he/she will receive the same classification salary as depicted on Schedule B ($21.85) in the second year. When a Systems Worker is receiving a salary as depicted on Schedule A ( $13.10) at 6 months and department shall make application for is promoted to a Shift Operator he/she will receive the vacancy through salary as depicted on Schedule B ($13.42) in the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is grantedstart column.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For 1. The positions and ranks presented below are those available through the purpose promotional process, which are outlined in this Article. All other positions are by special appointment by the Chief of Police. a. Police Sergeant: Any full-time Police Officer with five (5) years of continuous se1vice from the date on which the oath of office was administered as Police Officer with the Coral Gables Police Department will be eligible to take the promotional examination for Police Sergeant. Eligibility will be determined based upon the time in service requirement being met upon the effective date of the new list. If a list is exhausted, eligibility will be 180 days from the exhaustion of the list. b. Police Lieutenant: Only Police Sergeants who have two and one-half (2.5) years of continuous service as Police Sergeants with the Coral Gables Police Department will be eligible to take the promotional examination for Police Lieutenant. Eligibility will be determined based upon the time in service requirement being met upon the effective date of the new list. If a list is exhausted, eligibility will be 180 days from the exhaustion of the list. c. To be eligible for Educational Points as set forth in paragraph 12 of this AgreementArticle, a vacancy shall certified transcripts from the college or university registrar's office and/or the proof of degree must be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in submitted by the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and member to the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filledPolice Department Training Section. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position d. Verification of college degree will be posted for at least seven (7) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify provided to Human Resources by the location of the vacant position. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcementPolice Department Training Section. Section 39.3 2. The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify be assigned the responsibility and authority to administer all facets of the promotional process as set down by either this article or the Promotional Committee which consists of both City and employee organization representatives. 3. The examination will consist of a series of examinations that are agreed upon by the President of the Bargaining Unit and the City. The approved examinations for Sergeant currently offered by the testing consultant will include a written examination, the "Day in a Life" combined with "Electronic Inbox" and the "Role Play Exercise". The approved examination for Lieutenant currently offered by the testing consultant will include a written examination, the "Oral Presentation" and the "Strategic Planning Exercise". The approved examination for Captain will be determined if and when such test is to be administered. 4. Human Resources will issue a written examination announcement at least 120 days prior to the testing date. The announcement will: a. Delineate the position being tested for and its eligibility requirements. b. Indicate date, time and location of the written exam. c. Explain the application process and deadline date. d. Specify scoring procedures and qualifications for the eligibility list. e. Provide any additional pertinent information. 5. Attached to the announcement will be a list of the studymaterials. 6. City and Police Department developed study materials will be made available to candidates through the Professional Standards Division. Necessary books will be obtained by the candidate. 7. Human Resources will forward announcements to the Chief of Police who will give them to eligible candidates as soon as possible. The announcement will also be posted at the Police Department by the Chief of Police or designee. 8. Applications will be made available to prospective candidates through the Chief of Police and in the Human Resources Department. 9. The testing consultant hired by the City will develop reading lists, and content-valid written and assessment center components, derived from a job analysis process to be conducted using City of Coral Gables Police Department subject matter experts. The testing consultant will conduct the scoring and apply the following weights to the specific components of the promotional processes: a. For the Sergeant's test, the weights will be as follows: 40% weight to the Written Examination 26% weight for the Day of Life and Electronic Inbox Exercises 26% weight for the Role Play Exercise 5% weight for Seniority Points 3% weight for Education Points b. For the Lieutenant's test, the weights will be as follows: 40% weight to the Written Examination 26% weight for the Oral Presentation 26% weight for the Strategic Planning Exercise 5% weight for Seniority Points 3% weight for Education Points 10. To be qualified for placement on the promotional eligibility list, candidates for promotion to the rank of Sergeant and to the rank of Lieutenant must correctly answer a minimum of 70.0000% of the questions on the written examination. There will be no rounding off of the candidate's score to reach 70.0000%. 11. The 5% weight for Seniority Points will be awarded as follows: one (1) point for each year over five (5) years in the grade of Police Officer and one (1) point for each year over two and one-half (2 ½) years in the grade of Sergeant. Each month of fifteen (15) days or more will count as one-twelfth (1/12) of a point. Seniority points will be awarded by grade (i.e., Police Officer or Sergeant) and reset after an employee's promotion to a higher grade. Seniority points will be calculated on the day of the written examination and, as such, will be based on seniority through the completion of the day prior to the examination. The maximum seniority points to be awarded is five (5). 12. The 3% weight for Educational Points will be computed as follows: one (1) point will be awarded for an Associates' degree, one (I) point will be awarded for a Bachelor's degree, and one (I) point will be added for a Master's and/or Doctorate's degree. The maximum education points to be awarded is three (3) ). 13. The assessment center components will be based upon the job analysis. The candidate's responses during each component will be recorded for viewing and scoring by assessors trained by the testing consultant. This process will continue to be utilized unless the City and Union agree to a different process. Orientation sessions will be provided by the testing consultant, prior to the day of the most qualified applicants assessment center, to provide interested candidates with an overview of the assessment center process. Interested candidates will also have an opportunity to attend a feedback session to review their individual written and assessment center results and, if at least three (3) apply and are qualifiedrequested, view their videos. Section 39.4 14. The appointing authority may select promotional examinations will be administered by Human Resources or reject the testing consultant in the following manner: a. Tests will be administered between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. b. On duty bargaining unit members will not be required to utilize any leave time to attend promotional exams. c. Bargaining unit members will not be compensated for attending promotional exams while offduty. 15. The final scores of the applicants certified; howeverwritten test, any selection shall assessment center, seniority points, and educational points will be made only upon an objective review available to respective candidates. The request for all other documentation will fall under F.S. Chapter 119 (Public Records) following the completion of the qualifications of all examination process. 16. Whenever a budgeted promotional vacancy exists in a sergeant or lieutenant classification, the applicants certified for promotionCity shall fill such vacancy within thirty (30) days, or longer if mutually agreed upon in writing by both parties, from the appropriate eligibility list. However, the City shall not be required to fill any position which is not to be continued during the current or subsequent fiscal year. The certified candidates City shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within prepare a new eligibility list not later than ten (10) days after the selection decision old list expires. 17. The establishment of promotional eligibility list occurs after the examinations and assessments are completed. The names of the candidates with standardized composite scores that are at or above one standard deviation below the mean will be placed in decreasing order on the eligibility list. 18. Promotional examinations shall be administered every two (2) years or when an eligibility list is exhausted, for bargaining unit positions. a. Once a candidate's name has been made stating that placed on the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjusteligibility list, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation it will remain active for a period not to exceed ninety two (902) calendar days provided years from the employee has not been date the list is certified. b. All candidates must reapply to the Human Resources Department each time a promotional examination announcement is published. c. The eligibility list shall be posted on an extended leave departmental bulletin boards throughout the department. Eligible candidates will receive written notification of eighty (80) hours or more during eligibility. d. All promotions shall be made by utilizing a Rule of Five and be in accordance with the probationary period. If an employee desires provisions established in this Bargaining Agreement. e. Whenever a member is appointed to return to his/her previous position within the probationary perioda vacancy, the employee may request this return, in writing, Chief of Police shall provide a written explanation of the reason(s) for being appointed to his/her supervisor and that vacancy. 19. The written portion of the promotional exam will be graded within 15 business days of the exam date. Candidates will receive written notification of their score by the Human Resources Director for a decisionand/or the testing consultant(s) within 20 business days. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not Candidates will also be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included notified in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six written notification that they have seven (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (57) working days from notification to review the scored exam. Candidates shall be permitted up to seventy-five minutes to review their scored exam. Candidates who are interested in reviewing their scored written examinations will be scheduled for a written exam feedback session with the testing consultant(s) at a location specified by Human Resources to respond to the request testing consultant(s). At the sessions, the following procedures will beimplemented. a. during the sessions,candidates will be provided with: I) the candidate's individual scored answer sheet with notation of items that were marked as incorrect, and notation of the correct answer for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.the items that were marked as incorrect;

Promotions. Section 39.1 For the purpose A. Any advancement of this Agreement, an employee from a vacancy position in one title to a position in another title for which a higher maximum rate of pay (exclusive of any premium pay) is prescribed shall be defined deemed a promotion. B. Notices of promotion examinations or opportunities are to be posted conspicuously in all offices and departments occupied by eligible employees. The Personnel Office shall provide the President of CSEA with the appropriate number of copies as a regular position opening requested by the Union President or designee, of all Civil Service examination announcements and promotion opportunities. The Union President shall be responsible for insuring that notices of promotional opportunities and examination announcements are posted in work sites. C. In making promotions, the appointing authority will consider giving the opportunity to senior qualified employees within a classification included the department whenever they occur; second opportunity to be given to qualified County employees currently employed in other departments. Vacancies to be filled from outside only after exhausting previous possibilities. D. The following shall be applicable to promotions within the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated non-competitive and labor classes only: 1) Notices of promotional opportunities shall include the title of the position, minimum qualifications, work location, hourly rate or salary range, date announced and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position last date applications will be filledaccepted. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, the position will 2) The last filing date shall be posted for at least seven fifteen (715) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify working days from the location of date the vacant position. Personnel Office announces the opening. 3) Employees desiring wishing to be considered for said a vacancy shall make must file an application for promotion with the Personnel Office after the vacancy is announced and prior to the last filing date. Applications filed at any other time will not be considered. Such applications shall be provided by the Personnel Office and shall include the names of the employee, present title and work location, title and location of position using the online process. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcementapplied for, and qualifications. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department 4) In making a permanent appointment the appointing officer shall make all determinations have the right to select any one of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least top three (3) applicants with the greatest seniority who meet the minimum qualifications and have the ability and physical fitness to perform the work of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualifiedposition. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from 5) Pending a permanent appointment the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject position. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee officer may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to make a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer temporary appointment to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is grantednon-competitive or labor class position.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For SECTION A A promotion shall mean a transfer to a higher graded job and pay. The employee's new salary shall he the minimum increment over their old salary in the new grade. Based upon the EMPLOYER'S determination of fitness and ability the senior employee within the department may have the opportunity for promotion. The senior employee for the purpose of this Agreement, a vacancy provision shall be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included the employee with the greatest length of service in the bargaining unit classification next lower in rank from which the promotion is sought All presently employed employees who are eligible for which funds have been appropriated and promotion shall be considered first in the appropriate appointing authority has requested order of their seniority before any new employee is considered for the position job. Part-time employees will be filledconsidered for new openings before any new employee is considered for the job. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy exists, SECTION B The EMPLOYER shall post all notices of Civil Service examinations on the position will be posted Employer's bulletin board ten (10) working days prior to filing date for at least seven (7) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify the location of the vacant position. examinations. SECTION C Employees desiring wishing to be considered for said a listed vacancy or new position shall make a written application to the Personnel Department with a copy of the same to their present Department Head. SECTION D The EMPLOYER shall post all new jobs and vacancies ten (10) working days prior to filling new jobs and vacancies. The EMPLOYER shall supply those employees desiring to apply for the position using the online processposted job with an appropriate application. Employees shall make application Applicants for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. posted job openings will be acknowledged in writing. SECTION E An employee promoted in accordance with Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion A or D above shall be defined as probationary in their new capacity for a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least period o f three (3) months from the date that they assume the duties of this position except where extended by mutual agreement. Within forty-five (45) days for their assuming new duties they together with an official of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply UNION shall review with a representative o f the EMPLOYER the competency, the fitness and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any the ability of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective employee in the new position. The purpose of this review is to apprise the employee of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected Employer's opinion as to whether or not selected for the subject positionthey are fulfilling their position in a competent and satisfactory manner. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjust, the employee may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period. If an employee desires to return to his/her previous position within the probationary period, the employee may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor and the Human Resources Director for a decision. The appointing authority may elect to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day probationary period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is returns to the prior position, they do so with no loss of seniority or other benefits derived from the former position. Judgment of fitness and ability during the probationary period shall be at the sole discretion of the EMPLOYER not subject to any review as otherwise provided in this Agreement. The EMPLOYER however shall advice the provisions employee as to the basis of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit its decision, which shall not be subject to the provisions arbitrarily withheld. Copies of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions all notices of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit promotions shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is grantedshop stewards and/or Liaison Officer.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For A. Lines of progression for the purpose Xxxxxx Energy Center are as indicated on Chart 1 of this Agreementagreement. B. A list containing plant, department and classification seniority will be made available upon request. Should the Company decide to fill a vacancy shall be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy existsclassifications of Schedule "A," or new positions are created, the position Company will be posted post a notice on its bulletin boards for at least seven (7) calendar days. The posted notice shall specify a period of five days announcing the location of the vacant positionjob open. Employees desiring to be considered for said vacancy shall make application for the position using shall notify the online processStation Manager. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcementThe bidding process may be upgraded to electronic bidding. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of the qualifications of the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion C. Insofar as possible, open positions shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers filled within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three five (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection shall be made only upon an objective review of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (105) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected bids for the subject positionsame have been closed in accordance with the following provisions: 1. If Promotions will be made one level at a time within the employee believes department lines of promotion. Classification, department, and plant seniority shall prevail. 2. In the reason(s) unjustevent the senior bidder refuses the promotion, the employee may appeal next eligible bidder will be awarded the rejection job. The procedure is to be followed until the job is filled. 3. When changing from one department to another, plant seniority shall prevail and entry shall be through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121lowest classification in the new department. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within the bargaining unit, an employee shall be on probation for a period not to exceed ninety (90) calendar days provided the employee has not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during the probationary period4. If an employee desires bids a job classification in another department he shall not lose his then accumulated classification and department seniority in the department which he vacates for a period of one (1) year. The employee who re-bids into his former department shall not be entitled to return bid above his former classification, departmental seniority prevailing. 5. When bidding to a lower classification or different classification within a department, the employee will carry his department seniority with him. His classification seniority will begin as of the time and date he assumes the new classification. D. The Company recognizes that employees in some instances need, and the Company will provide in such instances, training or retraining in performing work in other job classifications before assigning them to work in such other jobs. However, the Company reserves the right to determine when and how much training or retraining is needed. Training, when possible, will be scheduled on a weekly basis. The Company will utilize time available to its fullest extent to insure adequate training and proficiency. E. As a part of the training of all employees, they may be asked to fill out aquestionnaire form covering the position for which they are next in line for promotion, and may be questioned on the same by their Supervisor through oral questions and/or hands-on type demonstrations of ability. F. If there is no qualified employee employed under this Agreement who will accept the promotion, then a new employee may be added. G. Employees in Operations, including those who decline to bid a higher classification within his/her previous line of progression, will be required to train and relieve in the next higher classification. Entry level position within of Operator Helper must fulfill this requirement as a condition of maintaining the probationary periodOperator Helper classification. An employee’s inability to relieve will result in his bump back to a lower position which will provide the employee the ability to perform relief work. H. The above paragraph does not apply to any employee who is frozen in his classification as of July 1, 2003. Once said employee bids another classification or otherwise notifies the Company he no longer wishes to be frozen, the above paragraph will apply to said employee. I. An employee may request this returnthe right to refuse to perform relief work provided he/she makes his/her request known, in writing, prior to his/her supervisor the scheduling of the work. The employee’s request shall be discussed by the Plant Manager and the Human Resources Director for a decisionUnit Chairman or his representative. The appointing authority may elect to return employee’s request will be approved only upon the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions mutual agreement of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director Plant Manager and the employee’s current appointing authorityUnion. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt of a written reprimand and after one (1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer to a vacant position within the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For 1. In the purpose event of a job vacancy for a position (that falls under this Agreementcollective negotiationsthis collective negotiation agreement), a vacancy shall to be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in determined by the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy existsAuthority, the position will be posted Authority shall post the same for at least seven (7) 7 calendar days. The job posting will show rate of pay, number of vacancies and job title. Applications for the posted notice shall specify job must be submitted in writing within the location posted time limits to the Executive Director of the vacant positionAuthority. Employees desiring This job posting procedure will be plant-wide. The Authority will consider the award of bid within thirty (30) days of receipt of bids. (a) The Authority will give to be considered the Shop Xxxxxxx chief xxxxxxx a list of the applicants for said vacancy the job opening, including the seniority dates and will later advise the Union of its selection. (b) The Authority shall make application such promotion from its regular employees with the consideration for the position using the online processsuch promotion based on job classification, seniority, experience in this facility, and qualifications. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of If the qualifications of any two or more bidders are relatively equal, then the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection award shall be made only upon an objective review on the basis of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject positionseniority. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjustthere are no minimally qualified bidders, the employee Authority may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within hire from outside the bargaining unit. If no applications are received for the posted position, an the Authority may fill the vacancy by hiring from outside the bargaining unit. (c) If any employee is so promoted, he/she shall be placed on probation for a period of 90 days. If the employee, in the sole discretion of the Authority is not qualified, the Authority may remove him/her and transfer him/her back to exceed ninety (90) calendar former position. The employee shall be given his/her old job back with no loss in seniority. If any time within the 90 days provided probationary period the Authority determines in its discretion that the employee has is not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during qualified, the Authority may remove the employee and transfer him/her back to his/her former position. The employee in his/her discretion any time within the said ninety days probationary period. If an employee desires period may elect to return to his/her previous position old position. In either of the events set forth in the within the probationary periodparagraph, the employee shall not lose seniority. The probationary period may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor be extended upon mutual agreement of the Union and the Human Resources Director for Authority on a decision. case-by-case basis. (d) The appointing authority may elect Authority shall have the right to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded promote from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions same list of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to bidders another employee in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement but shall be covered by provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included in the bargaining unit shall be given the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 (e) If no bids are received on the posted positions, the employer may fill the vacancy by hiring from outside the bargaining unit. (f) (e) The Authority may fill a temporary vacancy for a period of up to sixty (60) days. An employee who is awarded the temporary vacancy under this section shall have his/her probationary period reduced by the time worked in the job if he/she is awarded a permanent probation to the same job. The job is to be ineligible posted and the job bidding procedure is to apply be followed. 2. When an employee is temporarily transferred from a higher paid job to a lower paid job, he/she shall receive his/her regular rate of pay. 3. When an employee is temporarily transferred from a lower paid job to a higher paid job for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months a minimum of continuous employment with two hours, he/she shall receive the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate next rate for the vacancy if approved by the Personnel Director and the employee’s current appointing authorityjob that he/she is performing that is greater than his/her own. Section 39.9 An 4. When an employee is permanently promoted to another job classification that is a lower paying position, then the employee shall not be eligible continue at his/her regular rate of pay (for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt the old classification). Upon his/her completion of a written reprimand and after one (1) the first year after suspensionin the new classification, vacation reduction, or demotionhe/she shall receive the next highest rate of pay for the new classification. Section 39.10 5. When an employee is permanently promoted from a lower paying job to a higher paying job, he/she shall receive the next highest rate of pay for the new classification. For the purpose of clarification, the following two examples are shown: When an Operator Journeyman is receiving the salary as depicted on Schedule B-1 for the Contract Year of 20197 making $363.15 and is promoted to an Sr. Operator he/she will receive the salary as depicted on Schedule B-1 of $363.9221. When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in the same classification are eligible to apply Floater is receiving a salary as depicted on Schedule B-1 for the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy contract Year of 20197 making $30.00 and is in a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer promoted to a vacant position within Journeyman I he/she will receive the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration salary as depicted on Schedule B-1 of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted$310.1047.

Promotions. Section 39.1 For In the purpose event of a job vacancy for a position (that falls under this Agreementcollective negotiations agreement), a vacancy shall to be defined as a regular position opening within a classification included in determined by the bargaining unit for which funds have been appropriated and the appropriate appointing authority has requested the position be filled. Section 39.2 Whenever a vacancy existsAuthority, the position will be posted Authority shall post the same for at least seven (7) 7 calendar days. The job posting will show rate of pay, number of vacancies and job title. Applications for the posted notice shall specify job must be submitted in writing within the location posted time limits to the Executive Director of the vacant positionAuthority. Employees desiring This job posting procedure will be plant-wide. The Authority will consider the award of bid within thirty (30) days of receipt of bids. The Authority will give to be considered the Shop Xxxxxxx a list of the applicants for said vacancy the job opening, including the seniority dates and will later advise the Union of its selection. The Authority shall make application such promotion from its regular employees with the consideration for the position using the online processsuch promotion based on job classification, seniority, and experience in this facility, and qualifications. Employees shall make application for the position no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date set forth on the promotional announcement. Section 39.3 The Human Resources Department shall make all determinations of If the qualifications of any two or more bidders are relatively equal, then the applicants applying for promotion. Promotion shall be defined as a change in employment status resulting from the internal promotional process. This shall include transfers to positions of a higher or lower grade, as well as transfers within the same grade. The Personnel Director or designee shall certify at least three (3) of the most qualified applicants if at least three (3) apply and are qualified. Section 39.4 The appointing authority may select or reject any of the applicants certified; however, any selection award shall be made only upon an objective review on the basis of the qualifications of all the applicants certified for promotion. The certified candidates shall receive written notification from the appointing authority within ten (10) days after the selection decision has been made stating that the employee has either been selected or not selected for the subject positionseniority. If the employee believes the reason(s) unjustthere are no minimally qualified bidders, the employee Authority may appeal the rejection through the Merit Grievance procedure according to Personnel Policies and Procedures 121. Section 39.5 Upon promotion to a higher classification or upon transfer within hire from outside the bargaining unit. If no applications are received for the posted position, an the Authority may fill the vacancy by hiring from outside the bargaining unit. If any employee is so promoted, he/she shall be placed on probation for a period of 90 days. If the employee, in the sole discretion of the Authority is not qualified, the Authority may remove him/her and transfer him/her back to exceed ninety (90) calendar former position. The employee shall be given his/her old job back with no loss in seniority. If any time within the 90 days provided probationary period the Authority determines in its discretion that the employee has is not been on an extended leave of eighty (80) hours or more during qualified, the Authority may remove the employee and transfer him/her back to his/her former position. The employee in his/her discretion any time within the said ninety days probationary period. If an employee desires period may elect to return to his/her previous position old position. In either of the events set forth in the within the probationary periodparagraph, the employee shall not lose seniority. The probationary period may request this return, in writing, to his/her supervisor be extended upon mutual agreement of the Union and the Human Resources Director for Authority on a decisioncase-by-case basis. The appointing authority may elect Authority shall have the right to return the employee to his/her previous position at any time during the ninety (90) day period if the position is available. If the position is not available, the employee is subject to the provisions of PPPM Section 114.2. Probationary periods for promotion or transfer to classifications excluded promote from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to the provisions same list of the Agreement but shall be covered by the provisions of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Section 100. Section 39.6 Promotional consideration for classifications excluded from the bargaining unit shall not be subject to bidders another employee in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement but Article. The Authority may fill a temporary vacancy for a period of up to sixty (60) days. An employee who is awarded the temporary vacancy under this section shall have his/her probationary period reduced by the time worked in the job if he/she is awarded a permanent position to the same job. The job is to be covered by provisions posted and the job bidding procedure is to be followed. When an employee is temporarily transferred from a higher paid job to a lower paid job, he/she shall receive his/her regular rate of pay. When an employee is temporarily transferred from a lower paid job to a higher paid job for a minimum of two hours, he/she shall receive the next rate for the job that he/she is performing that is greater than his/her own. When an employee is permanently promoted to another job classification that is a lower paying position, then the employee shall continue at his/her regular rate of pay (for the old classification). Upon his/her completion of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Section 39.7 Employees who are not covered by this Agreement and who request promotion into a classification included first year in the bargaining unit new classification, he/she shall be given receive the same promotional consideration as set forth in this Article. Section 39.8 An employee shall be ineligible to apply for promotional consideration until he has completed six (6) months next highest rate of continuous employment with the City of Tulsa after initial appointment. An applicant who has not completed six (6) months of employment may be considered as an external candidate pay for the vacancy if approved by new classification. When an employee is permanently promoted from a lower paying job to a higher paying job, he/she shall receive the Personnel Director and next highest rate of pay for the employee’s current appointing authority. Section 39.9 An employee shall not be eligible for promotion or progression until six(6) months after receipt new classification. For the purpose of a written reprimand and after one (clarification the following two examples are shown: Example 1) year after suspension, vacation reduction, or demotion. Section 39.10 : When a vacancy has been advertised for promotion, employees in Journeyman is receiving the same classification are eligible salary as depicted on Schedule A making $32.50 and is promoted to apply for an Operator he/she will receive the position through the promotional process provided that the vacancy salary as depicted on Schedule A of $32.55. Example 2: When a Floater is in receiving a different department from that of the employee. Section 39.11 Employees desiring a lateral transfer salary as depicted on Schedule A making $30.00 and is promoted to a vacant position within Journeyman he/she will receive the same classification and department shall make application for the vacancy through the promotional process. All such applications for lateral transfer shall be considered prior to consideration salary as depicted on Schedule A of other applicants for the vacancy. The Department shall have five (5) working days from notification by Human Resources to respond to the request for lateral transfer. Lateral transfers shall normally be limited to one (1) per employee per twelve (12) month period unless special supervisory approval is granted$31.10.