Emergency Powers. Local 1 recognizes and agrees that the District retains its rights to amend, modify or rescind policies and practices referred to in this Agreement in case of emergency. An emergency is considered an Act of God, a natural disaster, or other dire interruption of the District program (dire interruption shall not include strike by other employee organizations or students). The Chancellor, College Presidents, or their designees may declare the scope and duration of the emergency. Employees released from duty due to a partial, complete building, or site closure will be eligible for paid administrative leave for regularly scheduled shifts for up to five work days. Employees working any or all of their regularly scheduled shifts during an emergency will be compensated at their regular rates. Where an emergency is declared, the District shall immediately notify and consult with Local 1. Local 1 agrees it will abide by such emergency decisions of the Board during the time of the declared emergency.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement