Common use of Management Recognition Clause in Contracts

Management Recognition. The UNION recognizes the prerogative of the CITY to operate and manage the DEPARTMENT in all respects in accordance with its responsibilities, powers and authority subject to those rights, privileges, working conditions and past practices, which are superseded by this agreement. Provided, however, that nothing in this agreement shall be construed as the relinquishment by the CITY of obligations, responsibilities and authorities, conferred upon it by the statutes of the State of Indiana or by Muncie City Ordinances, to act in final judgment on the management of the DEPARTMENT affairs in the public interest. Said obligations and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the right and duty to: A. Direct the work of Fire Fighters except where restricted by current Indiana law or Muncie City Ordinances. B. Establish policy for the DEPARTMENT within the guidelines of current Indiana law or Muncie City Ordinances. C. Suspend or discharge Fire Fighters in accordance with current Indiana law or Muncie City Ordinances. D. Maintain the efficiency of DEPARTMENT operations. E. Relieve DEPARTMENT personnel from duties because of bona fide economic reasons. F. Take actions necessary to carry out the mission of the DEPARTMENT as provided by law. G. Protect the fiscal soundness and assure the continuation of vital public services. H. Take whatever actions necessary to carry out its responsibilities in situations of emergencies such as riots, military action, natural disasters, or civil disorder.

Management Recognition. The UNION recognizes the prerogative of the CITY to operate and manage the DEPARTMENT in all respects in accordance with its responsibilities, powers and authority subject to those rights, privileges, working conditions and past practices, which are superseded by this agreement. Provided, however, that nothing in this agreement shall be construed as the relinquishment by the CITY of obligations, responsibilities and authorities, conferred upon it by the statutes of the State of Indiana or by Muncie City Ordinances, to act in final judgment on the management of the DEPARTMENT affairs in the public interest. Said obligations and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the right and duty to: A. 1. Direct the work of Fire Fighters except where restricted by current Indiana law or Muncie City Ordinances. B. 2. Establish policy for the DEPARTMENT within the guidelines of current Indiana law or Muncie City Ordinances. C. 3. Suspend or discharge Fire Fighters in accordance with current Indiana law or Muncie City Ordinances. D. 4. Maintain the efficiency of DEPARTMENT operations. E. 5. Relieve DEPARTMENT personnel from duties because of bona fide economic reasons. F. 6. Take actions necessary to carry out the mission of the DEPARTMENT as provided by law. G. 7. Protect the fiscal soundness and assure the continuation of vital public services. H. 8. Take whatever actions necessary to carry out its responsibilities in situations of emergencies such as riots, military action, natural disasters, or civil disorder.