Common use of General Statements Clause in Contracts

General Statements. ‌ (a) The City will continue to write job requirements for each position classification within the bargaining unit and will initially determine the classification of each position in accordance with the classification plan presently in effect. Modifications in any classification will be delivered to the F.O.P. in advance of such modification being made to allow input concerning such modification, which will be given due consideration. The City will meet and confer with the F.O.P. before adding or deleting classifications from the bargaining unit. (b) The minimum rate of pay for a class shall be paid on the original appointment to the class, provided that 1. the appointment to a higher rate within the wage range for a class may be authorized by the City when it is impossible to recruit qualified persons at the minimum rate for the class, or in recognition of exceptional qualifications of a candidate; and 2. any employee who is promoted shall be advanced to the nearest step in the higher wage range that represents an hourly increase in pay of at least 3.0% over pay the employee was receiving prior to the employee’s promotion. Employees who are promoted, demoted or advanced in pay, their anniversary or merit date shall remain the same throughout his/her career. Police Recruits are eligible to participate in one of the health insurance programs offered by the City and receive paid holidays. Police Recruits, in the course of any investigation or a situation involving possible disciplinary action, shall be entitled to F.O.P. representation. A termination of a recruit or probationary employee may not be grieved. Upon satisfactory completion of recruit training, recruits will be advanced to the position of Police Officer and will be eligible for all benefits afforded full-time employees. An exception is made for full-time employees of the City who become Police Recruits. Full- time employees may continue to participate in the life insurance program, in addition to health insurance and receiving paid holidays. While the employee is in recruit training, use of prior accrued leaves is not permitted, nor will the recruit accrue additional leave. Prior accrued leaves and seniority for accrual of longevity benefits (vacation, sick leave and longevity pay) will be reinstated upon appointment to Police Officer. (c) The rates of pay for employees subject to this agreement are shown in Appendix B, of this contract. Rates of pay reflect the base rate for each employee. (d) Employees assigned the duties of a higher position shall be compensated at the rate of pay for the higher position for those hours worked if the employee is so assigned a period of time 20 consecutive work days or more in any 12-month period. This provision does not apply to employees on probation.

General Statements. ‌ (a) The City will continue to write job requirements for each position classification within the bargaining unit and will initially determine the classification of each position in accordance with the classification plan presently in effect. Modifications in any classification will be delivered to the F.O.P. in advance of such modification being made to allow input concerning such modification, which will be given due consideration. The City will meet and confer with the F.O.P. before adding or deleting classifications from the bargaining unit. (b) The minimum rate of pay for a class shall be paid on the original appointment to the class, provided that 1. the appointment to a higher rate within the wage range for a class may be authorized by the City when it is impossible to recruit qualified persons at the minimum rate for the class, or in recognition of exceptional qualifications of a candidate; and 2. any employee who is promoted shall be advanced to the nearest step in the higher wage range that represents an hourly increase in pay of at least 3.0% over pay the employee was receiving prior to the employee’s promotion. Employees who are promoted, demoted or advanced in pay, their anniversary or merit date shall remain the same throughout his/his / her career. Police Recruits are eligible to participate in one of the health insurance programs offered by the City and receive paid holidays. Police Recruits, in the course of any investigation or a situation involving possible disciplinary action, shall be entitled to F.O.P. representation. A termination of a recruit or probationary employee may not be grieved. Upon satisfactory completion of recruit training, recruits will be advanced to the position of Police Officer and will be eligible for all benefits afforded full-time employees. An exception is made for full-time employees of the City who become Police Recruits. Full- time employees may continue to participate in the life insurance program, in addition to health insurance and receiving paid holidays. While the employee is in recruit training, use of prior accrued leaves is not permitted, nor will the recruit accrue additional leave. Prior accrued leaves and seniority for accrual of longevity benefits (vacation, sick leave and longevity pay) will be reinstated upon appointment to Police Officer. (c) The rates of pay for employees subject to this agreement are shown in Appendix B, of this contract. Rates of pay reflect the base rate for each employee. (d) Employees assigned the duties of a higher position shall be compensated at the rate of pay for the higher position for those hours worked if the employee is so assigned a period of time 20 consecutive work days or more in any 12-month period. This provision does not apply to employees on probation.

General Statements. ‌ (a) The City will continue to write job requirements for each position classification within the bargaining unit and will initially determine the classification of each position in accordance with the classification plan presently in effect. Modifications in any classification will be delivered to the F.O.P. F.0.P. in advance of such modification being made to allow input concerning such modification, which will be given due consideration. The City will meet and confer with the F.O.P. before adding or deleting classifications from the bargaining unit. (b) The minimum rate of pay for a class shall be paid on the original appointment to the class, provided that 1. the appointment to a higher rate within the wage range for a class may be authorized by the City when it is impossible to recruit qualified persons at the minimum rate for the class, or in recognition of exceptional qualifications of a candidate; and 2. any employee who is promoted shall be advanced to the nearest step in the higher wage range that represents an hourly increase in pay of at least 3.0% over pay the employee was receiving prior to the employee’s 's promotion. Employees who are promoted, demoted or advanced in pay, their anniversary or merit date shall remain the same throughout his/her career. SI Page The Police Recruit classification is established at one range lower than Police Officer. Police Recruits are eligible to participate in one of the health insurance programs offered by the City and receive paid holidays. Police Recruits, in the course of any investigation or a situation involving possible disciplinary action, shall be entitled to F.O.P. representation. A termination of a recruit or probationary employee may not be grieved. Upon satisfactory completion of recruit training, recruits will be advanced to the position of Police Officer and will be eligible for all benefits afforded full-time employees. An exception is made for full-time employees of the City who become Police Recruits. Full- Full­ time employees may continue to participate in the life insurance program, in addition to health insurance and receiving paid holidays. While the employee is in recruit training, use of prior accrued leaves is not permitted, nor will the recruit accrue additional leave. Prior accrued leaves and seniority for accrual of longevity benefits (vacation, sick leave and longevity pay) will be reinstated upon appointment to Police Officer. (c) The rates of pay for employees subject to this agreement are shown in Appendix B, of this contract. Rates of pay reflect the base rate for each employee. (d) Employees assigned the duties of a higher position shall be compensated at the rate of pay for the higher position for those hours worked if the employee is so assigned a period of time 20 consecutive work days or more in any 12-month period. This provision does not apply to employees on probation.