Common use of – VEHICLE MONITORING Clause in Contracts

– VEHICLE MONITORING. SECTION I: The Union agrees to the installation and activation of a global positioning system (GPS) in any or all Town- owned vehicles and equipment for the purpose of further enhancing efficiency and quality of delivery of services to Town residents. SECTION II: It is understood that disciplinary actions against and excessive monitoring of Town employees is neither the primary purpose, nor the intended result of the implementation of the GPS system. To that end, any disciplinary action which is based in any part upon a GPS finding or report must also be based upon independent supporting facts, gathered before or after the GPS information, which comport with the just cause standard. SECTION III: It is agreed that a “Chain of Command” shall be followed. Specifically, whoever is monitoring the GPS information shall contact the Director of the Department of Public Works whenever a question or concern is triggered by GPS. Further, the Director of the Department of Public Works shall have the sole responsibility to make the initial determination as to whether an Employee’s activity, which has been identified via GPS technology, is appropriate or not. SECTION IV: The use of GPS in not intended to result in any reduction in the bargaining unit. The Town shall not seek to eliminate positions, specifically as a result of the use of GPS. SECTION V: The Union shall have access to any and all GPS reports and/or data that is directly related to a disciplinary action, upon written request. The requests are limited to reports generated within twenty-four (24) hours before and after the date/time of an applicable infraction, unless the Town is utilizing a longer time period for purposes of the discipline in which case the Union will be entitled to the reports generated within the applicable time period. SECTION VI: Attempts by members to mask, disable, or damage the GPS devices and/or equipment will be dealt with in accordance with the just cause standard. SECTION VII: The Town agrees to individually inform all employees within a specific department of the installation of GPS on any or all of its vehicles and/or equipment. Following this notice, both parties agree that no employee shall be allowed to contest an employment action based upon their lack of knowledge of the GPS installation. SECTION VIII: The Town and Union agree that written authorization is required for an employee to work outside of the boundaries of the town of West Springfield.

– VEHICLE MONITORING. SECTION I: 40.01 The Union agrees to the installation and activation of a global positioning system (GPS) in any or all Town- owned vehicles and equipment for the purpose of further enhancing efficiency and quality of delivery of services to Town residents. SECTION II: 40.02 It is understood that disciplinary actions against and excessive monitoring of Town employees is neither the primary purpose, nor the intended result of the implementation of the GPS system. To that end, any disciplinary action which is based in any part upon a GPS finding or report must also be based upon independent supporting facts, gathered before or after the GPS information, which comport with the just cause standard. SECTION III: 40.03 It is agreed that a “Chain of Command” shall be followed. Specifically, whoever is monitoring the GPS information shall contact the Director of the Department of Public Works whenever a question or concern is triggered by GPS. Further, the Director of the Department of Public Works shall have the sole responsibility to make the initial determination as to whether an Employee’s activity, which has been identified via GPS technology, is appropriate or not. SECTION IV: 40.04 The use of GPS in not intended to result in any reduction in the bargaining unit. The Town shall not seek to eliminate positions, specifically as a result of the use of GPS. SECTION V: 40.05 The Union shall have access to any and all GPS reports and/or data that is directly related to a disciplinary action, upon written request. The requests are limited to reports generated within twenty-four (24) hours before and after the date/time of an applicable infraction, unless the Town is utilizing a longer time period for purposes of the discipline in which case the Union will be entitled to the reports generated within the applicable time period. SECTION VI: 40.06 Attempts by members to mask, disable, or damage the GPS devices and/or equipment will be dealt with in accordance with the just cause standard. SECTION VII: 40.07 The Town agrees to individually inform all employees within a specific department of the installation of GPS on any or all of its vehicles and/or equipment. Following this notice, both parties agree that no employee shall be allowed to contest an employment action based upon their lack of knowledge of the GPS installation. SECTION VIII: 40.08 The Town and Union agree that written authorization is required for an employee to work outside of the boundaries of the town of West Springfield.

– VEHICLE MONITORING. SECTION I: The Union Association agrees to the installation and activation of a global positioning system (GPS) in any or all Town- Town-owned vehicles and equipment for the purpose of further enhancing efficiency and quality of delivery of services to Town residents. SECTION II: . The GPS will be used to compile information for determining baseline data and any increases for purposes of casino mitigation amounts. It is understood that disciplinary actions against and excessive monitoring of Town employees is neither the primary purpose, nor the intended result of the implementation of the GPS system. To that end, any disciplinary action which is based in any part upon a GPS finding or report must also be based upon independent supporting facts, gathered before or after the GPS information, which comport with the just good cause standard. SECTION III: . It is agreed that a “Chain of Command” shall be followed. Specifically, whoever is monitoring the GPS information in the Mayor’s Office shall contact the Director of the Department of Public Works Mayor whenever a question or concern is triggered by GPS. Further, the Director of the Department of Public Works Mayor shall have the sole responsibility to make the initial determination as to whether an Employee’s activity, which has been identified via GPS technology, is appropriate or not. SECTION IV: . The use of GPS in not intended to result in any reduction in the bargaining unit. The Town shall not seek to eliminate positions, specifically as a result of the use of GPS. SECTION V: . The Union Association shall have access to any and all GPS reports and/or data that is directly related to a disciplinary action, upon written request. The requests are limited to reports generated within twenty-twenty- four (24) hours before and after the date/time of an applicable infraction, unless the Town is utilizing a longer time period for purposes of the discipline in which case the Union Association will be entitled to the reports generated within the applicable time period. SECTION VI: . Attempts by members to mask, disable, or damage the GPS devices and/or equipment will be dealt with in accordance with the just good cause standard. SECTION VII: . The Town agrees to individually inform all employees within a specific department of the installation of GPS on any or all of its vehicles and/or equipment. Following this notice, both parties agree that no employee shall be allowed to contest an employment action based upon their lack of knowledge of the GPS installation. SECTION VIII: The Town and Union agree that written authorization is required for an employee to work outside of the boundaries of the town of West Springfield.