E111.2 Association Business Leave (09-01-2011)

Question 1

[E111.2 Association Business Leave]

The CBA states that the Association Business Leave pool shall be funded by the City of Austin contributing ____ hours during the first ____ days of the calendar year:

Answer 1

• 5,600 hours
• 10 days

Question 2

[E111.2 Association Business Leave]

How many ABL may be rolled over at the end of the year?

Answer 2

1,000 hours

Question 3

[E111.2 Association Business Leave]

At no time may the ABL pool exceed _____ hours:

Answer 3

6,600 hours

Question 4

[E111.2 Association Business Leave]

Who must members notify via email of their request for ABL?

Answer 4

The Association President

Question 5

[E111.2 Association Business Leave]

ABL requests must include:

Answer 5

1. Member’s name
2. TXFIR
3. Assignment
4. Dates
5. Reason

Question 6

[E111.2 Association Business Leave]

What will the Association President do with ABL requests once approved?

Answer 6

Forward via email to HQ to be reviewed by a designee of the Fire Chief to verify the request is authorized by the CBA

Question 7

[E111.2 Association Business Leave]

All ABL requests that have been authorized in the CBA will be automatically approved if:

Answer 7

Received by noon, 3 or more business days in advance of the requested time off

Question 8

[E111.2 Association Business Leave]

Requests that are received fewer than 3 business days in advance will be referred to the:

Answer 8

Affected Assistant Chief/Division Chief for approval

Question 9

[E111.2 Association Business Leave]

Who will maintain a record of all ABL requests and ABL time used?

Answer 9

Fire HQ Administrative Staff