Common use of Right of Management Clause in Contracts

Right of Management. 1. The Association recognizes the right of management to direct and control management policies subject to the obligations of this agreement. Employees will cooperate with management within the obligations of this agreement in order to facilitate efficient operation. 2. The Association recognizes the right of management to exercise flexibility in the interest of efficient operations. Flexibility is construed to mean the right to transfer Public Safety Officers from shifts and locations with reasonable notice to the effected employee and recognition of seniority. The right of management to transfer Public Safety Officers from shifts and locations will also not be abused or cause undue hardship. 3. Management will not allow an employee to bump another employee from their current position, shift, or schedule except as noted in Article 27.