Spouses and Domestic Partners. For the purposes of this Agreement, where insurance benefits are extended to “spouses,” domestic partners shall be considered “spouses.” Additionally, other types of benefits, such as sick leave pay and OFLA benefits to care for a member of the immediate family, are extended to domestic partners. Whenever the term “domestic partner” is used in this Agreement, it will be defined as an individual of the same or opposite sex who lives with the employee and has fulfilled the requirements contained in and completed the “Affidavit of Domestic Partnership” form which is available from Human Resources, except as prohibited by carrier contract. Domestic partners that have fulfilled the requirements set forth in this form will be eligible for all benefit insurance options available to “spouses” as limited by carrier contracts, as well as other benefits extended to domestic partners under this Agreement. Employees are obligated to promptly notify the Chief of Police and Human Resources when domestic partnerships begin and end.
Spouses and Domestic Partners
