Common use of EXCHANGE OF TIME Clause in Contracts

EXCHANGE OF TIME. Employees of the Fire Department shall be permitted to make voluntary in-grade changes of time of one duty day or less with the approval of the immediate supervisor and District Chief or Assistant Division Head. Volunteer exchange of time for more than one duty day or between employees of different rank or grade will be permitted with prior approval of the Chief of Operations (or designee). Exchange of time submitted at a date greater than 30 (thirty) days in advance will be approved/disapproved no later than 30 (thirty) days prior to the date requested. All requests must be submitted to the Chief of Operations (or designee) for approval no later than two shift days prior to the effective date provided, however, exceptions can be made at the sole discretion of the Chief of Operations (or designee). Exchange of time between employees with different work schedules (variable vs 40 hours) shall not be authorized. No employee shall be entitled to overtime pay as the result of exchange of time.