Proposed Adjustments to Work Schedules. a) It is recognized that Command Staff, through the authority of the Chief of Police, retains the right to adjust work schedules, days off, and other similar conditions of employment within the Department. b) In the event of a proposed adjustment to work schedules that would have a significant impact upon working conditions of affected Officers, the Commander or Assistant Chief contemplating that adjustment shall notify the President of the ASSOCIATION in writing of the proposed work schedule adjustment 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 to discuss the merits/necessity of the work schedule 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 work schedule adjustment shall be retained by the Chief of Police. c) For purposes of this Article, significant impact upon working conditions caused by an adjustment to work schedules refers to a change to an organizational component’s hours or days off. d) This Section shall not apply to any work hour adjustments 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 move personnel in response to unforeseen events and emergencies. e) This Article shall not apply to reasonable work hour adjustments within units that by their very nature must remain flexible in scheduling capability in response to crime trends, ongoing investigations, and community outreach requirements. f) 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 hours or days off.
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Proposed Adjustments to Work Schedules. a) It is recognized that Command Staff, through the authority of the Chief of Police, retains the right to adjust work schedules, days off, and other similar conditions of employment within the Department.
b) In the event of a proposed adjustment to work schedules that would have a significant impact upon working conditions of affected Officersemployees, the Commander or Assistant Chief contemplating that adjustment shall notify the President of the ASSOCIATION Association in writing of the proposed work schedule adjustment 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 to discuss for the purpose of discussing the merits/necessity of the work schedule 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 work schedule adjustment shall be retained by the Chief of Police.
c) For purposes of this Article, significant impact upon working conditions caused by an adjustment to work schedules refers to a change to an organizational component’s hours or days off.
d) This Section section shall not apply to any work hour adjustments 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 move personnel in response to unforeseen events and emergencies.
e) This Article article shall not apply to reasonable work hour adjustments within units that by their very nature must remain flexible in scheduling capability in response to crime trends, ongoing investigations, and community outreach requirements.
f) 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 hours or days off.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement