Common use of Temporary Duty - Union Officers Clause in Contracts

Temporary Duty - Union Officers. Temporary duty assignment with pay shall be provided for two Union officers, as designated by the Union, who shall be released from their duties as Board employees, provided the Union reimburses the Board for the salary and any and all fringe benefits paid by the Board. An employee returning from temporary duty under this provision shall be returned to his/her original position, if available, or to an equivalent position at the election of the employee. For purposes of this section, salary is defined as the amount the employee was earning in the job classification held at the time of designation as a union officer, plus any salary increases for the position. Additionally, the two union officers shall be paid the wage rate for officers as set forth in the Union’s Constitution and Bylaws currently on file with the State of Florida, Public Employees Relations Commission. The Union shall also reimburse the Board for this additional compensation, plus any and all corresponding fringe benefits and pension costs.