Common use of Stand-By Allowance Clause in Contracts

Stand-By Allowance. (a) ‘Stand-by’ shall mean a situation where the Commissioner rosters or directs a member to remain at their place of employment at that time, or other place approved by the Commissioner, to perform duties as required. (b) A member may be directed to be on stand-by where there is a clear expectation of an imminent requirement to return to duty and the member is required as is necessary to be available and fit for immediate recall. (c) The Commissioner shall not approve payment of Stand-By Allowance unless satisfied that the requirements of this clause have been complied with. (d) Except with the express approval of the Commissioner, a member holding or acting in a rank above Senior Sergeant is not eligible to claim payment of the Stand-By Allowance. (e) Where a member on stand-by is required to return to duty, payment under this clause shall cease and the member shall be paid in accordance with clause 27 for the hours worked. (f) A member who is directed to be on stand-by will be eligible for payment of a Stand-By Allowance for a maximum of 8 hours in any 24 hour period calculated at 50% of the hourly rate of a Senior Constable on the top increment (7 weeks leave). (g) Where a restrictive duty circumstance arises that does not clearly fit into any of the situations described in this clause, the Commissioner may, in consultation with the NTPA, approve such other arrangements and rates of payment as are appropriate.

Stand-By Allowance. (a) ‘Stand-by’ shall mean a situation where the Commissioner rosters or directs a member to remain at their place of employment at that time, or other place approved by the Commissioner, to perform duties as required. (b) A member may be directed to be on stand-by where there is a clear expectation of an imminent requirement to return to duty and the member is required as is necessary to be available and fit for immediate recall. (c) The Commissioner shall not approve payment of Stand-By Allowance unless satisfied that the requirements of this clause have been complied with. (d) Except with the express approval of the Commissioner, a member holding or acting in a rank above Senior Sergeant is not eligible to claim payment of the Stand-By Allowance. (e) Where a member on stand-by is required to return to duty, payment under this clause shall cease and the member shall be paid in accordance with clause 27 the Overtime Payment provisions of Clauses 45 of Determination No. 1 of 2011 for the hours worked. (f) A member who is directed to be on stand-by will be eligible for payment of a Stand-By Allowance for a maximum of 8 hours in any 24 hour period calculated at 50% of the hourly rate of a Senior Constable on the top increment (7 weeks leaveleave option). (g) Where a restrictive duty circumstance arises that does not clearly fit into any of the situations described in this clause, the Commissioner may, in consultation with the NTPA, approve such other arrangements and rates of payment as are appropriate.

Stand-By Allowance. (a) ‘Stand-by’ shall mean a situation where the Commissioner rosters or directs a member to remain at their place of employment at that time, or other place approved by the Commissioner, to perform duties as required. (b) A member may be directed to be on stand-by where there is a clear expectation of an imminent requirement to return to duty and the member is required as is necessary to be available and fit for immediate recall. (c) The Commissioner shall not approve payment of Stand-By Allowance unless satisfied that the requirements of this clause have been complied with. (d) Except with the express approval of the Commissioner, a member holding or acting in a rank above Senior Sergeant is not eligible to claim payment of the Stand-By Allowance. (e) Where a member on stand-by is required to return to duty, payment under this clause shall cease and the member shall be paid in accordance with clause 27 29 for the hours worked. (f) A member who is directed to be on stand-by will be eligible for payment of a Stand-By Allowance for a maximum of 8 hours in any 24 hour period calculated at 50% of the hourly rate of a Senior Constable on the top increment (7 weeks leave). (g) Where a restrictive duty circumstance arises that does not clearly fit into any of the situations described in this clause, the Commissioner may, in consultation with the NTPA, approve such other arrangements and rates of payment as are appropriate.