Common use of Variable Work Schedule Clause in Contracts

Variable Work Schedule. A variable work schedule may be authorized for an individual employee or for a work unit within the department. 6.5.1 A request/approval for variable work schedule may either be initiated by a Department Head, an employee, or the supervisor. 6.5.2 The employee shall sign the form acknowledging he/she has read and understands the “Provisions that Apply to a Variable Work Schedule” Section of the form. 6.5.3 The variable work schedule shall not interfere with service to the public; shall meet the needs of the department; be to the advantage of the City; and, as much as possible, be complimentary to the schedule of other departments. If the variable work schedule involves an entire work unit, it shall be preferably supported by a majority of the employees affected. 6.5.4 The employee's supervisor and Department Head may recommend approval to the City Manager, or return the request to the originator indicating that the schedule is not recommended. 6.5.5 All existing personnel policies, rules, and regulations shall continue to apply. If any conflict or problem results from the variable schedule, the existing policies, rules, and regulations shall prevail. 6.5.6 Authorization for a variable work schedule is at the sole discretion of the Department Head and/or the City Manager and, if approved, may be rescinded at any time by either the Department Head or City Manager. The decision by the Department Head and/or the City Manager to authorize or deny a variable work schedule or to rescind as previously approved shall be final. Decisions to deny or change a variable work schedule shall be discussed with the employee(s) concerned upon request by the Union. 6.5.7 Labor Management Forum meetings shall regularly include discussion of alternate or variable work schedules as an agenda item with the intent to identify workable and mutually beneficial 4/10 and 9/80 work schedules.