Common use of Proposed Adjustments to Policies and Procedures Clause in Contracts

Proposed Adjustments to Policies and Procedures. a) It is recognized that Command Staff, through the authority of the Chief of Police, retains the right to set policy and procedures for employees, which may vary from one operational unit or division to another. On the other hand, the ASSOCIATION has a legitimate interest in providing input on behalf of its members as to the choices to implement variations in policy that have an impact on members. b) In the event of a proposed adjustment to policies which differ or vary between units or divisions, the Commander or Assistant Chief contemplating that adjustment shall notify the President of the ASSOCIATION in writing of the proposed change at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to its implementation. Advanced notice shall not be required in emergency situations. The ASSOCIATION, after receiving such notification may request in writing a meeting with the involved Commander/Assistant Chief for the purpose of discussing the merits/necessity of the change, and to suggest an implementation plan that accomplishes the goals of the Department and has least possible impact upon the affected Officers. The involved Commander/Assistant Chief shall be required to meet with the President of the ASSOCIATION within five (5) business days of this written request. If the ASSOCIATION and the Commander/Assistant Chief do not resolve the ASSOCIATION’s concerns, the President of the ASSOCIATION may schedule a meeting with the Chief of Police and involved Commander/Assistant Chief to further consult on the matter. The final decision to implement the proposed policy or procedure change shall be retained by the Chief of Police. c) This section shall not apply to any policy and procedure changes made as a result of an emergency or unforeseen event, staffing shortages, or emergency crime threats to the community, and nothing in this Article is intended to diminish the capability of the Chief of Police to make changes in policy and procedure in response to unforeseen events and emergencies. d) The failure to notify and meet with the President of the ASSOCIATION as provided in this Article is subject to the AGREEMENT grievance procedure set forth in Article 20 of this AGREEMENT, and any remedy shall be limited to requiring notice and review of the decision in accordance with this Article, and not any change in policy or procedure.

Proposed Adjustments to Policies and Procedures. a) It is recognized that Command Staff, through the authority of the Chief of Police, retains the right to set policy and procedures for employees, which may vary from one operational unit or division to another. On the other hand, the ASSOCIATION Association has a legitimate interest in providing input on behalf of its members as to the choices to implement variations in policy that have an impact on members. b) In the event of a proposed adjustment to policies which differ or vary between units or divisions, the Commander or Assistant Chief contemplating that adjustment shall notify the President of the ASSOCIATION Association in writing of the proposed change at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to its implementation. Advanced Advance notice shall not be required in emergency situations. The ASSOCIATIONAssociation, after receiving such notification may request in writing a meeting with the involved Commander/Assistant Chief for the purpose of discussing the merits/necessity of the change, and to suggest an implementation plan that accomplishes the goals of the Department and has the least possible impact upon the affected Officersemployees. The involved Commander/Assistant Chief shall be required to meet with the President of the ASSOCIATION Association within five (5) business days of this written request. If the ASSOCIATION Association and the Commander/Commander/ Assistant Chief do not resolve the ASSOCIATIONAssociation’s concerns, the President of the ASSOCIATION Association may schedule a meeting with the Chief of Police and the involved Commander/Assistant Chief to further consult on the matter. The final decision to implement the proposed policy or procedure change shall be retained by the Chief of Police. c) This section shall not apply to any policy and procedure changes made as a result of an emergency or an unforeseen event, staffing shortages, or emergency emerging crime threats to the community, and nothing in this Article article is intended to diminish the capability of the Chief of Police to make changes in policy and procedure in response to unforeseen events and emergencies. d) The failure to notify and meet with the President of the ASSOCIATION Association as provided in this Article is subject to the AGREEMENT agreement grievance procedure set forth in Article 20 of this AGREEMENTAgreement, and any remedy shall be limited to requiring notice and review of the decision in accordance with this Articlearticle, and not any change in policy or procedure.