Meet And Confer Agreement

Question 1

What 4 fiscal years does the meet and confer agreement cover?

Answer 1

2015-2016
2016-2017
2017-2018
2018-2019

Question 2

Who is the meet and confer agreement between?

Answer 2

The City of Denton and

Denton Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 1291

Question 3

How many articles are there in the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 3

17

Question 4

What is article 1 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 4

Recognition

Question 5

What is article 2 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 5

Transition for certain civil service and appointed positions

Question 6

What is article 3 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 6

Labor/ Management relations

Question 7

What is article 4 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 7

Hiring process

Question 8

What is article 5 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 8

Promotions

Question 9

What is article 6 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 9

Appointed positions for assistant chief

Question 10

What is article 7 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 10

Nepotism

Question 11

What is article 8 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 11

Safety and health

Question 12

What is article 9 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 12

Discipline

Question 13

What is article 10 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 13

Compensation

Question 14

What is article 11 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 14

Certification and education pays

Question 15

What is article 12 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 15

Pension

Question 16

What is article 13 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 16

Deferred compensation plan

Question 17

What is article 14 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 17

Association business leave

Question 18

What is article 15 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 18

Contract interpretation dispute resolution procedure

Question 19

What is article 16 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 19

Term of agreement

Question 20

What is article 17 of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 20

Savings clause, preemption provision, and complete agreement clause

Question 21

How many exhibits are presented?

Answer 21

3

Question 22

What is exhibit A?

Answer 22

Panel of arbitrators

Question 23

What is exhibit B?

Answer 23

Nepotism policy

Question 24

What is exhibit C?

Answer 24

April 17, 2015 Letter of Agreement

Question 25

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of “agreement”?

Answer 25

This meet and confer agreement entered between the city of Denton and Denton fire fighters association IAFF Local 1291

Question 26

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of “association”?

Answer 26

The Denton Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 1291, its elected leaders and its collective membership

Question 27

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of “city”?

Answer 27

The city of Denton, its mayor, city council members, city manger, fire chief and those persons designated by the city of Denton to manage the city and its Fire Department

Question 28

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of the term “commission”?

Answer 28

The Denton fire fighters’ and police officers’ civil service commission

Question 29

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of the term “days”?

Answer 29

Calendar days unless otherwise specified

Question 30

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of the term “department” or “fire department”?

Answer 30

Denton Fire Department

Question 31

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of the term “department head” or “Fire Chief”?

Answer 31

The fire chief of the Denton fire department, designee, interim, or an acting chief of the Denton fire department

Question 32

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of the term “director”?

Answer 32

Director of the Denton fire fighters’ and police officers’ civil service commission

Question 33

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of the term “firefighter”?

Answer 33

A member of the Denton fire department who was appointed in substantial compliance with chapter 143 of the Texas local government code who is entitled to civil service status under section 143.005 of the Texas local government code and excludes persons attaining civil service status under article 2

Question 34

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of the term “local rule”?

Answer 34

The local rules and regulations of the Denton Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ civil service commission

Question 35

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of the term “newly classified employee”?

Answer 35

A person attaining civil service status under article 2

Question 36

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of “parties”?

Answer 36

The city of denton and the denton fire fighters association IAFF local 1291

Question 37

For the purpose of this meet and confer agreement what is the definition of “party”?

Answer 37

Either the cit of denton or the denton fire fighters association IAFF local 1291

Question 38

According to article 1 who does the city of denton recognize as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent?

Answer 38

Denton fire fighters association IAFF local no. 1291

Question 39

According to article 1 for whom is the denton fire fighters association, IAFF local no. 1291 not the exclusive bargaining agent?

Answer 39

Head of the fire department
Employees exempt under subsection (b) of 142.108, in accordance with subchapter C of chapter 142 of the Texas local government code

Question 40

According to article 2 when did parties agree to reclassify certain non-civil service civilian positions in prevention and administration to civil service?

Answer 40

Prior agreements:
Effective October 1 2006 (2006-2009 agreement)
Effective October 1 2009 (2009-2012 agreement and amendments)

Question 41

According to article 2 why in prior agreements did the parties agree to reclassify positions in prevention and administration to civil service?

Answer 41

For certain civil service benefits and protocols

To create a more unified department incorporating operations, administration, and fire prevention

Question 42

According to article 2 is the reclassification of positions permanent?

Answer 42

Yes

Question 43

According to article 2 what 8 former non-civil service positions were affected by article 2 of the 2006-2009 agreement?

Answer 43

1. Public Education Officer
2. Fire Inspector
3. Senior Fire Inspector
4. Fire Protection Engineer Associate
5. Assistant Fire Marshal
6. Fire Marshal
7. Fire Recruitment Management Analyst
8. Emergency Management Program Manager

Question 44

According to article 2 was an employee affected by article 2 of the 2006-2009 agreement required to take a competitive examination to remain in the employee’s position?

Answer 44

Not if the employee was appointed to the position before October 1 2006

Question 45

According to article 2 what provisions of civil service status did employees affected by article 2 of the 2006-2009 agreement not qualify for?

Answer 45

Those provisions relating to promotions or transfers and except as otherwise provided in the 2006-2009 agreement and 2009-2012 agreement and amendments

Question 46

According to article 2 what 7 current civil service positions are affected by this article?

Answer 46

1. Fire Inspector Specialist I
2. Fire Inspector Specialist II
3. Fire Protection Specialist
4. Deputy Fire Marshal
5. Fire Marshal
6. Fire Recruitment Management Analyst/ Fire Community Service Officer
7. Emergency Management Program Manager

Question 47

According to article 2 pursuant to the terms of the 2006-2009 agreement what did the Fire Inspector Specialist classification replace?

Answer 47

Public Education Officer
Fire Inspector
Senior Fire Inspector

Question 48

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendments what was Fire Inspector reclassified as?

Answer 48

Fire Inspector Specialist I

Question 49

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendments what was the salary of the Fire Inspector Specialist I?

Answer 49

At the current Fire fighter base pay and applicable step pay

Question 50

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendments what was the assignment pay for Fire Inspector Specialist I?

Answer 50

$300 per month

Question 51

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendments how is step determination based for Fire Inspector Specialist I?

Answer 51

On the time in rank of fire fighter and fire inspector specialist I

Question 52

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendments what new supervisory Fire Prevention position was established?

Answer 52

Fire Inspector Specialist II

Question 53

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendments what was the salary of the newly created Fire Inspector Specialist II?

Answer 53

The current Fire Driver base pay and applicable step pay

Question 54

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendments what was the assignment pay for Fire Inspector Specialist II?

Answer 54

$400 per month

Question 55

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendments what is step determination based on for Fire Inspector Specialist II?

Answer 55

Time in rank of Fire Driver and Fire Inspector Specialist II

Question 56

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement what happened to the Fire Protection Engineer Associate position?

Answer 56

Classified in place

Question 57

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement what would happen to the Fire Protection Engineer Associate position when it was vacated?

Answer 57

Eliminated and replaced with the classification of Fire Protection Specialist

Question 58

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement what was the salary of the Fire Protection Specialist?

Answer 58

Current Fire Captain base pay plus applicable step pay

Question 59

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement what was the assignment pay for the Fire Protection Specialist?

Answer 59

$500 per month

Question 60

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement what was the step determination based on for the Fire Protection Specialist?

Answer 60

Time in rank of Fire Captain and Fire Protection Specialist

Question 61

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement what happened to the Assistant Fire Marshal position?

Answer 61

Classified in place

Question 62

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement what happened to the Assistant Fire Marshal position in 2013 as a result of the second amendment to the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendment?

Answer 62

Eliminated and replaced with the classification of Deputy Fire Marshal

Question 63

According to article 2 what eliminated and reclassified the Assistant Fire Marshal position with the Deputy Fire Marshal position?

Answer 63

Second amendment to the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendment in 2013

Question 64

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement and the second amendment of the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendment in 2013 what is the salary of the Deputy Fire Marshal?

Answer 64

Fire Battalion Chief base pay and applicable step pay

Question 65

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement and the second amendment of the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendment in 2013 what is the assignment pay for Deputy Fire Marshal?

Answer 65

$600 per month

Question 66

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement and the second amendment of the 2009-2012 agreement and its amendment in 2013 what is the step determination for Deputy Fire Marshal based on?

Answer 66

Time in rank of Battalion Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal

Question 67

According to article 2 pursuant to the 2006-2009 agreement what happened to the position of Fire Recruitment Management Analyst?

Answer 67

Classified in place

Question 68

According to article 2 what is to occur with the Fire Recruitment Management Analyst position?

Answer 68

Eliminated and replaced with a Fire Community Service Officer

Question 69

According to article 2 what is the salary for the Fire Community Service Officer?

Answer 69

Base pay equivalent to Fire Captain

Question 70

According to article 2 what happened to the incumbent in the Fire Recruitment Management Analyst position?

Answer 70

Automatically reclassified into the classification of Fire Community Service Officer

Question 71

According to article 2 what will applicable step pay for Fire Community Service Officer be based on?

Answer 71

Time in rank of Captain, Fire Recruitment Captain, and Fire Community Service Officer

Question 72

According to article 2 what is the assignment pay for Fire Community Service Officer?

Answer 72

$500 per month

Question 73

According to article 2 what may occur when the incumbent in the Fire Community Service Officer vacates the position?

Answer 73

The position may be eliminated and replaced with a Fire Captain classification with the duties to be determined by the department head

Question 74

According to article 2 how will vacancies in the fire prevention division be filled?

Answer 74

In a manner determined by the department head and in accordance with this subsection

Question 75

According to article 2 what positions are excluded from the protocol for filling vacancies in fire prevention outlined in this article?

Answer 75

Appointed positions in section 4 of the article

Question 76

According to article 2 by what 3 ways may the department head fill a vacancy?

Answer 76

Transfer
Assignment
Promotion

Question 77

According to article 2. True or False? Firefighters may voluntarily transfer to the Fire Prevention Division to fill vacancies according to the eligibility outlined?

Answer 77

True

Question 78

According to article 2 what are the 2 eligibility requirements for a firefighter who wishes to voluntarily transfer to the fire prevention division?

Answer 78

1. Meets the requirements of the job description

2. Recommended by the Fire Marshal and approved by the Department Head

Question 79

According to article 2 in what 3 ways may the department head fill a vacancy in fire prevention?

Answer 79

1. Make an assignment from the Operations Division
2. Make a promotion from the operations division
3. Appoint a current member of Fire Prevention from the rank immediately below

Question 80

According to article 2 from whom may the department head make a promotion from the operations division into a vacant position in fire prevention?

Answer 80

The first 3 eligible promotional candidates having the highest grades on the existing eligibility list for the equivalent rank

Question 81

According to article 2 if a member from the operations division is promoted into a position in prevention how are transfers back into operations handled?

Answer 81

At the discretion of the Department head

Question 82

According to article 2 with who’s recommendation may the department head appoint a current member of fire prevention in the rank immediately below a vacated position into that position?

Answer 82

Fire Marshal

Question 83

According to article 2 if a person is appointed by the department head into a position immediately above their pre-existing position how will they enter that position?

Answer 83

At the applicable civil service rate for that rank and follow the steps in that classification plus any applicable assignment pay for that position

Question 84

According to article 2 can the department head make a lateral transfer within prevention to fill a vacated position?

Answer 84

YES

Question 85

According to article 2 what would happen to a member of Fire Prevention selected by appointment of the department head to fill a vacancy immediately above their position in prevention who transfers back to operations division?

Answer 85

They would transfer back at the rank previously held

Question 86

According to article 2 for firefighters transferring from operations to prevention what is the equivalent rank?

Answer 86

Fire Inspector Specialist I

Question 87

According to article 2 for drivers transferring from operations to prevention what is the equivalent rank?

Answer 87

Fire Inspector Specialist II

Question 88

According to article 2 for captains transferring from operations to prevention what is the equivalent ranks?

Answer 88

Fire Protection Specialist

Fire Community Service Officer

Question 89

According to article 2 for battalion chiefs transferring from operations to prevention what is the equivalent rank?

Answer 89

Deputy Fire Marshal

Question 90

According to article 2 what is the minimum assignment for duty for members transferring or assigned into prevention?

Answer 90

2 years

Question 91

According to article 2 how can the 2 year minimum duty for a transfer or assignement into prevention be shortened or lengthened?

Answer 91

By mutual agreement of the firefighter and department head

Question 92

According to article 2 at the expiration of 2 years duty in prevention what can the member who was transferred or assigned to prevention do?

Answer 92

Request a transfer back to operations

Question 93

According to article 2 what is the exception to the 2 year minimum duty for a member transferred or assigned to prevention?

Answer 93

Promotions

Question 94

According to article 2. True or False? A member transferred or assigned to prevention may take promotional exams?

Answer 94

TRUE if otherwise eligible

Question 95

According to article 2 what members are not eligible for assignment to prevention?

Answer 95

Probationary Fire Fighter

Question 96

According to article 2 in what 3 ways would vacancies in prevention occurring after the equivalent rank 2016 promotion tests be filled?

Answer 96

Lateral Transfer
Assignment
From a promotional list

Question 97

According to article 2 what positions were excluded in how vacancies in prevention occurring after the equivalent rank 2016 promotion tests be filled?

Answer 97

Appointed positions in section 4 of the article

Question 98

According to article 2 the process by which vacancies is filled is consistent with what 2 things?

Answer 98

Article 5 (the promotions article in this agreement)
Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code

Question 99

According the article 2 how is the process by which vacancies filled not consistent with Chapter 143?

Answer 99

A newly classified employee will be considered eligible to take a promotional exam for the classification that is immediately above in rank for promotion in the fire prevention division

Question 100

According to article 2 how are the positions of Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Program Manager filled?

Answer 100

By appointment of the department head

Question 101

According to article 2. True or False? The Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Program Manager positions may be filled by promotional examinations when needed?

Answer 101

FALSE

Question 102

According to article 2 what happened to both the Fire Marshal Classification and the Emergency Management Program Manager classification by this agreement?

Answer 102

Both continued to be classified in place

Question 103

According to article 2 how will base pay for the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Program Manager positions be determined?

Answer 103

Prior to the vacancy occurring

Determined by the department head based on market comparisons in accordance with COD policy

Question 104

According to article 2 how is the determination of job descriptions and base bay made upon the vacancy of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Program Manager positions?

Answer 104

By recommendation of the joint Labor/Management committee to the department head who will determine whether to adopt the recommendation.
The department head will ultimately determine the minimum and preferred qualifications and base pay

Question 105

According to article 2 from where will appointments to Fire Marshal or Emergency Management Program Manager be filled?

Answer 105

From within the department first and if no suitable candidate from outside the department

Question 106

According to article 2 what are the 5 steps of appointment to the Fire Marshal or Emergency Management Program Manager positions from within the department?

Answer 106

1. Job announcement
2. Candidates submit letter of interest and resume to department head
3. Application review for minimum and preferred qualifications by department head
4. Department head interview
5. Appointment from within department or precondition to external process if no suitable internal applicant

Question 107

According to article 2 what are the 5 steps for external appointment to Fire Marshal or Emergency Management Program manager after no suitable internal candidate has been selected?

Answer 107

1. External job announcement
2. Candidates submit application and resume to HR
3. Application review for minimum and preferred qualifications by department head
4. Department head interview
5. Potential appointment from external candidates or repost externally

Question 108

According to article 2 what may an internal candidate for Fire Marshal or Emergency Management Program Manager who precedes through step 4 but is not selected while the department head proceeds through the external process do?

Answer 108

Seek review of the non-selection

Question 109

According to article 2 how long does an internal candidate have to seek review?

Answer 109

10 calendar days from the date of notification of non-selection

Question 110

According to article 2 what does the internal candidate seeking review for non-selection have to provide?

Answer 110

Written statement to the department head within 10 calendar days from the date of notification of non-selection stating the basis for review

Question 111

According to article 2 what is the first step in the review of non-selection of an internal candidate?

Answer 111

Joint Labor/ Management committee reviews department heads decision and makes a non-binding recommendation in writing to the department head

Question 112

According to article 2 how long does the joint labor/management committee have to make a non-binding recommendation to the department head when reviewing a non-selection of an internal candidate?

Answer 112

5 business days from the date that the candidate seeks review

Question 113

According to article 2 after the joint labor/management committee has made their non-binding recommendation from the review of a non-selection of an internal candidate to the department head how long does the department head have to determine whether or not to reconsider their decision?

Answer 113

10 calendar days from the date of recommendation

Question 114

According to article 2 if the department head decides to sustain their non-selection what may the internal candidate do if they wish?

Answer 114

Seek review of the non-selection by the commission

Question 115

According to article 2 how does the internal candidate seek review of the non-selection by the commissions after the department head sustains their original decision?

Answer 115

Submit a written request to the director within 5 business days from the date of determination by the department head of sustaining the non-selection

Question 116

According to article 2 what shall the commission do when a candidate submits a request for review of non-selection to the director?

Answer 116

10 business days to conduct a hearing and render a decision sustaining or overruling the department heads decision to seek an external candidate

Question 117

According to article 2 what is the standard of review by the commission for a non-selection of an internal candidate?

Answer 117

Arbitrary and capricous

Question 118

According to article 2. True or False? The commissions decision on review of non-selection of an internal candidate is not final and binding and may be appealed to an arbitrator or district court.

Answer 118

FALSE

Question 119

According to article 2 in the event an internal candidate fills the position for Fire Marshal or Emergency Management Program Manager what subsections of the Texas Local Government Code apply?

Answer 119

143. 014 (g)
144. 014 (h)
145. 014

Question 120

According to article 2 in the event that an external candidate fills the position of Fire Marshal or Emergency Management Program Manager what subsections of the Texas Local Government apply?

Answer 120

Only:
143.014 (h)
143.014
After the 12 month probationary period except that the provision relating to being restored to the same classification or its equivalent shall no apply

Question 121

According to article 2. True or False? Newly classified Prevention Division employees under former article 2 in the 2006-2009 agreement and the 2009-2012 agreement and amendments and under this article are only eligible to promote or transfer within their currently assigned division.

Answer 121

TRUE

Question 122

According to article 2 is it the intent of the parties that a Firefighter does not gain rank or lose rank by transferring between divisions?

Answer 122

YES

Question 123

According to article 2. True or False? This article is the exclusive process and provision by which the former positions of public education officer, Fire Inspector, senior fire inspector, fire protection engineer specialist, and assistant fire marshal; and current positions of Fire Inspector specialist I, fire inspector specialist II, Fire protection specialist, deputy fire marshal, fire marshal, fire community service officer, and emergency management program manager are afforded civil service status.

Answer 123

TRUE

Question 124

According to article 3 how many representatives shall each party designate to serve on a joint Labor/ Management committee?

Answer 124

3

Question 125

According to article 3 when shall the joint Labor/ Management Committee meet to discuss matters of mutual concern?

Answer 125

Quarterly at agreeable times

Question 126

According to article 3 what are quarterly discussions of the joint labor/management committee not tantamount to or an extension of?

Answer 126

The bargaining process

Question 127

According to article 3 what is the purpose of the quarterly meetings of the joint labor/ management committee?

Answer 127

To encourage productive relations between the parties and the improvement of the fire services to the community

Question 128

According to article 3 what is the minimum number of members that must be present for a meeting of the joint labor/management committee?

Answer 128

2 members from each party

Question 129

According to article 3 what will occur if members are on duty during a meeting of the joint labor/management committee?

Answer 129

Department head will make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests by association members to attend if they are on duty

Question 130

According to article 3 meetings of the joint labor/management committee are only required for where provided in what 3 articles of this agreement?

Answer 130

Article 2
Article 5
Article 8

Question 131

According to article 3. True or False? Joint labor/management committee meetings are not a condition nor limitation on the management rights to make and enforce policies, rules, regulation, or operational decisions.

Answer 131

TRUE

Question 132

According to article 3 on who’s time are meetings of the joint labor/management committee?

Answer 132

City time without loss of pay by committee members except meetings scheduled at times when association members are attend are not on duty

Question 133

According to article 3 if a member of the joint labor/management committee is not on duty during a meeting what is their compensation?

Answer 133

None. Such members shall attend on their own time without compensation

Question 134

According to article 4 what do the parties agree to base selection for beginning positions in the department on?

Answer 134

An Oral Interview Board and the Chiefs Interview

Question 135

According to article 4 what do the parties believe the oral interview board and chief’s interview provide for applicants?

Answer 135

A fair opportunity to demonstrate skills and abilities that serve as additional good indicators that they would perform well in the department

Question 136

According to article 4 what is the established date of written examination from 2011?

Answer 136

Second Saturday in January

Question 137

According to article 4 what circumstances may require the actual date of examination to be rescheduled?

Answer 137

Circumstances beyond the city’s control including but not limited to extraordinary weather events or other emergencies

Question 138

According to article 4 and chapter 143 of the Texas local government code what is the minimum passing grade on the written exam?

Answer 138

70%

Question 139

According to article 4 and chapter 143 of the Texas local government code what is the requirement to receive military points?

Answer 139

Service of a minimum of 180 active days in the US armed forces, received an honorable discharge, and made a passing grade on the exam

Question 140

According to article 4 and the Texas local government code how many points are afforded a military member meeting the requirements?

Answer 140

5 points added to exam grade

Question 141

According to article 4 what does a passing grade on the written exam permit?

Answer 141

May permit the applicant to proceed to the next step in the hiring process

Question 142

According to article 4 what does the written examination grade not serve as?

Answer 142

The grade for ranking on the eligibility list

Question 143

According to article 4 what ranking does the written exam grade determine?

Answer 143

Ranking on the commission list from which applicants proceed through the remainder of the hiring process

Question 144

According to article 4 what is the definition of “commission list”?

Answer 144

List of applicants who mad a passing grade on the written exam ranked from highest to lowest including any applicable military points and shall not mean the eligibility list from which an applicant may be appointed

Question 145

According to article 4 what shall the department head do when a vacancy occurs in a beginning position in the FD?

Answer 145

Request in writing from the director the names of suitable persons from the commission list

Question 146

According to article 4 what shall the director do when providing names on the commissions list to the department head?

Answer 146

Certify the applicants

Provide the names

Question 147

According to article 4 from the commission list what shall the department head do?

Answer 147

Identify a number of applicants, based on determination of the department head related to the number of vacancies, with the highest ranking to proceed through the process

Question 148

According to article 4 after an applicant from the commission list has been determined eligible what is the next step in the hiring process?

Answer 148

Background Check

Question 149

According to article 4 if an applicant passes the background check what is the next step in the hiring process?

Answer 149

Physical Ability Test

Question 150

According to article 4 from the list of names who passed the background check how many applicants shall the department head identify to proceed to the physical ability test?

Answer 150

15 applicants with the highest ranking on the commission list

Question 151

According to article 4 if an applicant passes the physical ability test what is the next step in the process?

Answer 151

Consideration to proceed to the Oral Interview Board

Question 152

According to article 4 what will occur if less than 3 applicants pass the background check and physical ability test?

Answer 152

Department head shall identify the next 15 applicants (or those remaining if less than 15) on the commission list to proceed to the physical ability test

Question 153

According to article 4 what shall happen if the applicant fails to pass any part of the hiring process?

Answer 153

Disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process

Question 154

According to article 4 what shall occur if the applicant names are exhausted after the completion of the Oral Interview board and the chiefs interview?

Answer 154

Department head shall identify the next 15 applicants with the highest ranking on the commission list to proceed to the physical ability test

Question 155

According to article 4 how many people shall make up the oral interview board?

Answer 155

4 board members with 4 alternates

Question 156

According to article 4 of the 4 members of the oral interview board and the alternate interview board how many shall be firefighter’s from the department?

Answer 156

3 of the oral interview board

3 of the alternate interview board

Question 157

According to article 4 from where will the 4th member of both the oral interview board and alternate oral interview board be selected?

Answer 157

Citizen member from the city of Denton

Question 158

According to article 4 who shall select the citizen member of the City of Denton to the oral interview board?

Answer 158

The department head

Question 159

According to article 4 what shall all members of the oral interview board receive?

Answer 159

Appropriate training to conduct interviews

Question 160

According to article 4 during the oral interview process what will each member of the board assign to the applicants?

Answer 160

A score from 0-100 points

Question 161

According to article 4 how will the the final oral interview board score for each eligible applicant be determined?

Answer 161

The average of the 4 scores from each member

Question 162

According to article 4 how many points during the oral interview are required to proceed to the chiefs interview?

Answer 162

70

Question 163

According to article 4 who shall the fire chief invite into the chiefs interview?

Answer 163

Deputy Fire chief

One or more Battalion Chiefs

Question 164

According to article 4 who will assign a score from 0-100 points for each eligible applicant during the chiefs interview?

Answer 164

Fire Chief

Question 165

According to article 4 what will be done with any input from the deputy fire chief or a battalion chief sitting in on the chiefs interview?

Answer 165

Input included in the chiefs score

Question 166

According to article 4 what is a passing score for the chiefs interview?

Answer 166

70

Question 167

According to article 4 how is the overall score to be placed on the eligibility list determined for each applicant?

Answer 167

.70(70 %) of the applicants oral interview board score +.30 (30%) of the applicants chief interview score = applicants final overall score

Question 168

According to article 4 what shall occur when a vacancy in a beginning position in the department occurs?

Answer 168

The department head shall appoint the eligible suitable applicant having the highest final overall score on the eligibility list

Question 169

According to article 4 is it possible for the department head to not appoint the applicant with the highest final overall score to a beginning position in the department that has become vacant?

Answer 169

YES with a valid reason

Question 170

According to article 4 how long does each hiring eligibility list remain in existence?

Answer 170

1 year after the written exam unless exhausted

Question 171

According to article 4 what may all applicants be subject to?

Answer 171

A polygraph exam

Question 172

According to article 4 what happened with the hiring eligibility list in existence at the time of the adoption of this agreement?

Answer 172

Continued in effect until January 10, 2016 unless exhausted

Question 173

According to article 4 when would any hiring eligibility lest created under this article take effect?

Answer 173

Upon the expiration of any applicable pre-existing list

Question 174

According to article 4 what is the probationary period for a person appointed to a beginning position in the department who does not hold both a TCFP certification as a firefighter and a TDSHS certification/ license as a paramedic?

Answer 174

18 months beginning on that person’s date of employment as a fire fighter or trainee

Question 175

According to article 4 what is the probationary period of a person newly appointed to a beginning position in the department who is already both certified as a firefighter by the TCFP and certified/license as a paramedic by TDSHS?

Answer 175

12 months

Question 176

According to article 4 what shall the department head set clearly forth in the event an applicant is disqualified at any point in the hiring process?

Answer 176

The good and sufficient reason why a person was disqualified in writing

Question 177

What is the intent of article 5?

Answer 177

Establishing pre-requisites that qualify a candidate to take a promotional written exam

Question 178

According to article 5 why do the parties believe that establishing pre-requisites for promotional exams will improve the promotional process?

Answer 178

It will provide promotional candidates a fair opportunity to meet pre-requisites that serve as additional good indicators that they will perform well in the positions to which they seek to be promoted.

Question 179

According to article 5 what is the definition of “written examination”?

Answer 179

The written examination provided for promotions under chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code

Question 180

According to article 5 what is the definition of “pre-requisites”?

Answer 180

The minimum qualifications and conditions required of candidates for eligibility to take a chapter 143 written examination for promotion within the department

Question 181

According to article 5 what are the 4 pre-requisites for the promotion to the rank of Fire Driver?

Answer 181

1. At least 3 years of service in the classification of Fire Fighter
2. Hold an active certification with TCFP as Driver/Operator
3. Hold current certification with TDSHS as a paramedic
4. Successful completion of an annual Drivers Skills Test

Question 182

According to article 5 in order to be eligible to take the promotional exam for Fire Driver classification what is a newly classified employee in prevent exempt from?

Answer 182

The certification requirements of Driver/Operator and Paramedic and is exempt from the successful completion of an annual Driver Skills Test

Question 183

According to article 5 what was the only pre-requisites for the ranks of Fire Captain and Fire Battalion Chief initially?

Answer 183

At least 2 years service in the position in the classification immediately below

Question 184

According to article 5 effective January 1, 2017 what are the 2 pre-requisites to promotion to Captain and Battalion Chief?

Answer 184

1. Hold an active certification with TCFP as Fire Officer II

2. At least 2 years service in the position in the classification immediately below

Question 185

According to article 5 in order to take the promotional exam for Fire Captain and Fire Battalion Chief classifications is a newly classified employee in prevention exempt from the requirement to hold an active certification with TCFP as a Fire Officer II?

Answer 185

YES

Question 186

According to article 5 who will establish a system to evaluate the promotional process and the pre-requisites?

Answer 186

The joint Labor/Management committee

Question 187

According to article 5 what is the initial date of the written examination for the rank of Fire Battalion Chief?

Answer 187

Second Tuesday of January

Question 188

According to article 5 how long will the Fire Battalion Chief list remain in effect?

Answer 188

Until the date of the next promotional exam unless otherwise exhausted

Question 189

According to article 5 effective January 1 2017 when will the Fire Battalion Chief written exam be held?

Answer 189

The first Tuesday in March

Question 190

According to article 5 when was the written exam for the rank of Fire Captain initially?

Answer 190

Second Tuesday of February

Question 191

According to article 5 how long did the Fire Captain promotional list remain in effect?

Answer 191

Until the date of the next promotional exam unless otherwise exhausted

Question 192

According to article 5 effective January 1 2017 when is the written exam for Fire Captain held?

Answer 192

First Wednesday in March

Question 193

According to article 5 when was the written exam for the rank of Fire Driver held initially?

Answer 193

First Tuesday in March

Question 194

According to article 5 effective January 1 2017 when is the written exam for Fire Driver held?

Answer 194

First Thursday in March

Question 195

According to article 5 when may the actual dates of the written promotional exams be rescheduled?

Answer 195

In the event of circumstances beyond the city’s control including but not limited to extraordinary weather events or other emergencies

Question 196

According to article 5 in the event of a rescheduling of promotional exam what notice is required?

Answer 196

None other than the new time, place, and date of the rescheduled exam

Question 197

According to article 5 is there any liability for back pay or retroactive seniority for a position or lower position when meeting the scheduled examination date or rescheduling those dates pursuant to this article?

Answer 197

NO

Question 198

According to article 5 what section of the Texas Local Government code refers to appeals?

Answer 198

143.034

Question 199

According to article 5 what will appeals to the commission be limited to?

Answer 199

Quoted source material attributable to the reference examination question

Question 200

According to article 5 what will happen when a vacancy in a non entry position not appointed by the department head occurs?

Answer 200

On request by the department head the director will certify to the department head the names of the eligibility list

Question 201

According to article 5 how does this section of the article change the administrative process of certifying names on the promotional list?

Answer 201

Instead of providing 3 names at a time (section 143.036 (b)), all the names on the eligibility list are certified and provided at once when filling a vacancy for a non entry position in the Fire Department.

Question 202

According to article 6 how many assistant chief positions may be filled by appointment by the department head?

Answer 202

2

Question 203

According to article 6 are newly classified employees considered eligible for appointment to one of the 2 assistant chief positions?

Answer 203

NO

Question 204

According to article 7 what does the DFD no want to contribute to through employment, promotion, or transfer of relatives?

Answer 204

The creation of any inequity or impropriety among its members

Question 205

According to article 7 what is the purpose of this procedure?

Answer 205

To communicate a department policy regarding employment and supervisory relationships among family members

Question 206

According to article 7 what is the definition of “relative”?

Answer 206

The same definition of “familial relationship”?

Question 207

According to article 7 what City Policy Reference number defines “familial relationship” or “relative”?

Answer 207

102.08 dated September 3 2002

Question 208

According to article 7 if a member of the department is assigned to positions that make appointments, conduct interviews, promote, etc what do they do if a relative is a candidate?

Answer 208

Cannot participate and must disqualify themselves

Question 209

According to article 7 if a relative is a candidate who should the member who is assigned to a position to make an appointment, conduct interviews, promote, etc notify and how?

Answer 209

Notify the Fire Chief in writing to disclose the relationship or interest involved

Question 210

According to article 7 can a member directly supervise a relative?

Answer 210

No except at the discretion of the incident commander, the prohibition on the immediate supervisory relationship of relatives during emergency operations is put aside

Question 211

According to article 7 what does direct of immediate supervision include (4)?

Answer 211

1. Participation in hiring decision
2. Promotional decision
3. Disciplinary decision
4. Or preparing or influencing a performance evaluation of a relative

Question 212

According to article 7 can relatives be assigned to the same shift in a battalion?

Answer 212

NO

Question 213

According to article 7 are temporary shift swaps or overtime assignments which place relatives on the same shift and battalion allowed?

Answer 213

Yes provided there is no immediate supervisory relationship

Question 214

According to article 7. True or False? Irrespective of the immediate supervisory relationship, members may participate in a decision involving the financial interest of a relative?

Answer 214

FALSE

Question 215

According to article 7 what 4 things listed are considered of financial interest?

Answer 215

Hiring
Promotion
Discipline
Pay increases

Question 216

According to article 7 may a member influence others in the financial interest of a relative?

Answer 216

NO

Question 217

According to article 7 if either party requests in writing a meeting concerning changes or amendments to the definition of relative, within what time frame shall the parties meet?

Answer 217

Within 10 calendar days to discuss such changes or amendments

Question 218

According to article 7 are changes made to section 2 subject to ratification by the association or city council?

Answer 218

NO

Question 219

According to article 8 what is the intent of the city of denton and the association in regards this article?

Answer 219

Maintain the highest standards of safety and health n the fire department

Question 220

According to article 8 what NFPAs do the city and association agree to use as a guideline for the implementation of policy regarding health and safety issues in the department over time?

Answer 220

1583
1582
And the IAFF/IAFC Joint Wellness Fitness Initiative

Question 221

According to article 8 which rule of the TCFP do the parties agree the wellness committee will continue to work on implementing?

Answer 221

435.21

Question 222

According to article 8 how often will each fire fighter and newly classified employee go through a physical?

Answer 222

Each fiscal year

Question 223

According to article 8 what entity shall perform yearly physicals for members?

Answer 223

That which has been recommended by the department, approved by the joint Labor/Management Committee, and approved by the department head

Question 224

According to article 8 is the incentive pay program for health and wellness mandatory?

Answer 224

NO

Question 225

According to article 8 which yearly physicals from the incentive pay program are provided incentive pay?

Answer 225

Superior

Excellent

Question 226

According to article 8 what is a pre-requisite for incentive pay?

Answer 226

The firefighter or newly classified employee must participate in the city’s annual Health Risk Assessment (blood work report and follow up)

Question 227

According to article 8 on what date does the incentive pay program begin?

Answer 227

January 1, 2016

Question 228

According to article 8 what is the incentive pay for a “superior” rating?

Answer 228

One-time lump sum payment of $600

Question 229

According to article 8 what is the incentive pay for an “excellent” rating?

Answer 229

One-time lump sum of $400

Question 230

According to article 8 what does the yearly physical rating consist of?

Answer 230

A combination of the medical assessment and physical assessment

Question 231

According to article 8 when is the one-time lump sum for incentive pay payed?

Answer 231

The first pay period in the month of November

Question 232

According to article 9 what should immediately occur if the department head suspends a firefighter or newly classified employee?

Answer 232

A copy of the statement giving the reasons for the suspension delivered in person to the suspended firefighter or newly classified employee and filed with the director within 120 hours

Question 233

According to article 9 only under what circumstances shall the statement giving the reasons for suspension of a firefighter or newly classified employee be delivered to the commission?

Answer 233

If the firefighter or newly classified employee chooses to appeal to the commission under section 143.052(d)

Question 234

According to article 9 if a suspended firefighter or newly classified employee chooses to appeal to the commission what is the time frame and how shall this occur?

Answer 234

Forward the written statement to the commission within 120 hours from the time they have notified the director in writing of their choice to appeal to the commission

Question 235

According to article 9 what is the time frame for the department head to investigate and take disciplinary action?

Answer 235

180 days from the date the department head discovers an act

Question 236

According to article 9 what is a caveat to the 180 day time frame to investigate and take disciplinary action for the department head?

Answer 236

The department head may not complain of or take disciplinary action for an act (not related to criminal activity) that occurred more than 1 year before the date of disciplinary action

Question 237

According to article 9 how does section 1 supercede the Texas Local Government Code?

Answer 237

Not requiring filing with the commission within 120 hours unless there is a decision to appeal

Question 238

According to article 10 what is recognized by the city of the employees of the City of Denton Fire Department?

Answer 238

Performance of responsibilities at a level that is above the typical metroplex fire agency

Question 239

According to article 10 due to the recognition of the City regarding DFD employee work performance what is the desire of the City regarding pay?

Answer 239

To maintain a pay philosophy that exceeds the average metroplex pay for Firefighters

Question 240

According to article 10 what do sections 3(c)-(d) of the article reflect?

Answer 240

The parties’ intent to address the current economic period and are not intended to serve as precedent in future agreements

Question 241

According to article 10 what 12 cities will be used as comparator cities for the salary survey?

Answer 241

Arlington, Carrollton, Fort Worth, Frisco,
Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Lewisville,
McKinney, Mesquite, Plano, Richardson

Question 242

According to article 10 when is the salary survey to be conducted?

Answer 242

May of each year of the contract

Question 243

According to article 10 who shall perform the salary survey each May?

Answer 243

Labor/Management Pay Subcommittee convened by the city and association

Question 244

According to article 10 what is the salary survey done each May used for?

Answer 244

Consideration for the proposed base salary adjustments for the following fiscal years

Question 245

According to article 10 what information from the salary survey performed each May is used and how?

Answer 245

The average of base pay for minimums and maximums for each rank calculated plus 5% and proposed for approval as a part of the budget process

Question 246

According to article 10 how may proposed increases in pay be limited?

Answer 246

To the average base pay percentage increase for non-civil service City employees approved by the city council in the annual budget

Question 247

According to article 10 what will the recommendation for base pay increase propose?

Answer 247

That the minimum and maximum base pay for each rank, will receive and increase (if required) to match the survey average plus 5%

Question 248

According to article 10 after increasing the minimum and maximum base pay in each rank by the salary survey averages plus 5% what will occur for the steps between?

Answer 248

Recalculated to maintain equal separation between Andy new minimum and maximum steps

Question 249

According to article 10 what is the date of the “Letter of Agreement” which set forth addressing the promotional compression in pay between the fire fighter and fire driver ranks?

Answer 249

April 17, 2015

Question 250

According to article 10 and the April 17, 2015 Letter of Agreement how is the promotional compression between fire fighter and fire driver being addressed?

Answer 250

Base pay for Fire Driver step A shall be proposed to be equivalent to a minimum of 3% increase of step F for the Fire Fighter rank

Question 251

According to article 10 what will the salary subcommittee prepare?

Answer 251

A report to the city manager to be forwarded to the city council at the time the proposed budget is submitted to the city council

Question 252

According to article 10 what will the report to the city manager for the city council during the proposed budget show regarding pay?

Answer 252

The cost of implementing the pay increase as calculated by the salary comparison model vs the cost to pay firefighters the same percentage increase as non-civil service employees

Question 253

According to article 10 what shall occur to base pay increases for the ranks of fire fighter, fire driver, fire captain, and fire battalion chief should the city council approve a budget that does not include base pay increases for non-civil service employees?

Answer 253

The ranks shall not receiving any base pay increase regardless of the calculated amount necessary to reach minimum and maximum rates plus 5%

Question 254

According to article 10 if the city council approves a budget that includes lump sum pay increases instead of an increase to base pay to non-civil service city employees what does this mean for base pay increases for the ranks of fire fighter, fire driver, fire captain, and fire battalion chief?

Answer 254

They too will receive a lump sum PAYMENT instead of the INCREASE for non civil service employees

Question 255

According to article 10 when may the city implement the compensation recommendations for base pay increases?

Answer 255

Between the first pay period of the fiscal year and the first pay period of April of each fiscal year depending on the financial forecasts

Question 256

According to article 10 from where will all obligations of the city be paid out?

Answer 256

Only out of current revenues or any other funds lawfully available for those obligations including tax revenues reasonably anticipated at equal or higher total gross amounts as were collected in each preceding fiscal year and appropriated for such purpose by the city council

Question 257

According to article 10 what Texas Constitution article and sections is the city in compliance with when paying out obligations from the lawful place?

Answer 257

Texas Constitution, Article XI, Sections 5 and 7

Question 258

According to article 10 if after the adoption of an annual budget that may establish a pay increase the city council finds it fiscally necessary to reduce base pay for non-civil service city employees or implement other cost saving measures such as mandatory furloughs or a reduction in for how may the increases recommended under this article be affected?

Answer 258

May be reduced accordingly

Question 259

According to article 11 when shall each firefighter eligible for a certification or education pay begin receiving it?

Answer 259

The first pay period after:

1. Submission of the proof of eligibility
2. Verification by the department head

Question 260

According to article 11. True or False? The monthly rate for a certification pay is prorated accordingly back to the first day of the pay period following the date of certification if eligibility occurs during a fiscal year?

Answer 260

TRUE

Question 261

According to article 11 what is the annualized rate for ARFF certification pay?

Answer 261

$600

Question 262

According to article 11 what is the monthly rate for ARFF certification pay?

Answer 262

$50

Question 263

According to article 11 when did the $600/year ($50/month) certification for ARFF pay become effective?

Answer 263

The first pay period of fiscal year 2015-2016

Question 264

According to article 11 who will determine the total number of firefighters eligible to receive ARFF certification pay?

Answer 264

The department head

Question 265

According to article 11 what is a requirement to eligible for education pay?

Answer 265

Successful completion of courses at an accredited college or university

Question 266

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the annualized rate for Intermediate Fire Certification?

Answer 266

$840

Question 267

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the monthly rate for Intermediate Fire Certification?

Answer 267

$70

Question 268

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the annualized rate for Advanced Fire Certification?

Answer 268

$1560

Question 269

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the monthly rate for Advanced Fire Certification?

Answer 269

$130

Question 270

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the annualized rate for Master Fire Certification?

Answer 270

$2280

Question 271

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the monthly rate for Master Fire Certification?

Answer 271

$190

Question 272

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the annualized rate for 30 hours toward a degree education pay?

Answer 272

$480

Question 273

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the monthly rate for 30 hours towards a degree education pay?

Answer 273

$40

Question 274

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the annualized rate for Associates Degree education pay?

Answer 274

$840

Question 275

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the monthly rate for Associates Degree education pay?

Answer 275

$70

Question 276

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the annualized rate for Bachelor’s Degree education pay?

Answer 276

$1560

Question 277

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the monthly rate for Bachelor’s Degree education pay?

Answer 277

$130

Question 278

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the annualized rate for Master’s Degree education pay?

Answer 278

$2280

Question 279

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2015-2016 what was the monthly rate for Master’s Degree education pay?

Answer 279

$190

Question 280

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2016-2017 what will the change be to each certification and education monthly rate?

Answer 280

Increase by $10 from fiscal year 2015-2016

Question 281

According to article 11 during fiscal year 2017-2018 what will the change be to each certification and education monthly rate?

Answer 281

Increase by $10 from fiscal year 2016-2017

Total increase of $20 from fiscal year 2015-2016

Question 282

According to article 11 are certification and education pays cumulative?

Answer 282

NO

Question 283

According to article 11 when a firefighter is eligible for both education and certification pay what will occur?

Answer 283

The firefighter shall receive the higher of the amounts

Question 284

According to article 12 how much shall the city contribute toward the Firemen’s Retirement and Relief Fund?

Answer 284

The city shall continue to apply the same contribution level, including any increase or decrease to match the city’s actual contribution rate to the Texas Municipal Retirement System for that calendar year

Question 285

According to article 13 what optional retirement program will the city continue to make available as one of the options a civil service employee in the department may elect?

Answer 285

IAFF Financial Corporation 457 Plan (“IAFF Plan”)

Question 286

According to article 13 who assumes full responsibility for tax or penalty provisions as applicable under federal, state or local law when a civil service employee in the department elects to participate in the IAFF Plan?

Answer 286

The employee

Question 287

According to article 14 what is paid time off for Authorized Association Representatives who are on duty to conduct association business designated?

Answer 287

Association Business Leave (ABL)

Question 288

According to article 14 when are authorized association representatives eligible to use ABL?

Answer 288

Conditions specific to this article provided the ABL does not impact the mission of the department including operations, staffing, training, or other scheduled department functions

Question 289

According to article 14 for what may ABL be used?

Answer 289

Activities that directly support the mission of the department or the associated, or are deemed mutually beneficial to both the department and association but do not otherwise violate the specific terms of this article

Question 290

According to article 14 what is it specifically understood and agreed that no paid time off shall be utilized for?

Answer 290

Political lobbying at the local, state, or national level

Question 291

According to article 14 for what 3 meetings will the department head make reasonable scheduling adjustments and accommodations pursuant to ABL requests?

Answer 291

1. Meet and Confer negotiating sessions
2. Subcommittee meetings
3. Joint Labor/ Management Committee sessions between the association and the city

Question 292

According to article 14 for what 5 reasons may the association president or designee be granted reasonable time off (ABL) during working hours?

Answer 292

1. Investigate and process grievances
2. Attend Civil Service
3. Arbitration
4. Court Hearings
5. Represent association employees in disciplinary action

Question 293

According to article 14 what is necessary for the association president or designee to be granted reasonable time off (ABL) during working hours?

Answer 293

Request permission from his battalion chief

Whenever possible, notification is made prior to or at the beginning of a shift

Question 294

According to article 14. True of False? Officers of the Association may be granted ABL for membership meetings of the association that take place when such officers are scheduled to be on duty

Answer 294

TRUE

Question 295

According to article 14 what is the time limit to officers of the association being granted ABL to attend association meetings?

Answer 295

1 meeting per month

No more than 2 hours per meeting

Question 296

According to article 14 how many association representatives may be granted ABL to attend the TSAFF Convention?

Answer 296

3

Question 297

According to article 14 how many association representatives may be granted ABL to attend the IAFF convention?

Answer 297

2

Question 298

According to article 14 how many association representatives may be granted ABL to attend the TSAFF Leadership Conference?

Answer 298

3

Question 299

According to article 14 how many association representatives may be granted ABL to attend the TSAFF Service Training Class?

Answer 299

2

Question 300

According to article 14 how many association representatives may be granted ABL to attend the IAFF Affiliate Leadership Training Seminar?

Answer 300

2

Question 301

According to article 14 how many association representatives may be granted ABL to attend the IAFF Redmond Symposium?

Answer 301

2

Question 302

According to article 14 when shall the association endeavor to conduct all necessary association business?

Answer 302

During the non-working time to the greatest number of firefighters required for such business to the greatest extent possible

Question 303

According to article 14 how are requests for ABL submitted?

Answer 303

In writing to Fire Administration

Question 304

According to article 14 when must requests for ABL be submitted in writing?

Answer 304

At least 3 days in advance to Fire Administration but requests should be made ASAP

Question 305

According to article 14 how is a request for ABL considered timely?

Answer 305

Request received in person, by fax, or by email by noon of the day notice is due

Question 306

According to article 14 who will review and determine approval of ABL requests?

Answer 306

Department head or designee

Question 307

According to article 14 on what 4 things will the department head or designee base approval of ABL requests?

Answer 307

Operations
Staffing
Training
Other scheduled department functions

Question 308

According to article 15 what do the parties agree the purpose of the dispute resolution procedure is?

Answer 308

To provide a just and equitable method for resolving disagreements between the parties regarding the application or interpretation of the provisions of the agreement

Question 309

According to article 15 only what 3 matters are subject to the dispute resolution procedure?

Answer 309

1. Interpretation of a specified provision of Meet and Confer
2. Application of a specified provision of Meet and Confer
3. Alleged violation of a specified provision of Meet and Confer

Question 310

According to article 15 what matters are excluded from the scope of this article regarding dispute resolution?

Answer 310

Matters for which the right of appeal or review is afforded by chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code

Question 311

According to article 15 how will the association handle a dispute it has with the city?

Answer 311

The association executive board, or association’s presidents designee, should reduce the dispute to writing and deliver it to the city’s designated representative, who shall be its department head or designee?

Question 312

According to article 15 in what form will a dispute the association has with the city take?

Answer 312

Reduce the dispute to writing

Question 313

According to article 15 who will reduce the dispute to writing and deliver it to the city’s designated representative?

Answer 313

The association executive board or the association’s president’s designee

Question 314

According to article 15 who will be the city’s designated representative to receive a dispute reduced in writing from the association’s executive board or the association’s president’s designee?

Answer 314

Department head or designee

Question 315

According to article 15 can a firefighter or newly classified employee under article 2 file a request for contract dispute resolution directly with the city?

Answer 315

NO

Question 316

According to article 15 with whom should a firefighter or newly classified employee under article 2 fire a request for contract dispute resolution?

Answer 316

Must be approved and come from the association executive board

Question 317

According to article 15 what 4 things must each dispute submitted as required in writing include at a minimum?

Answer 317

1. Brief statement of dispute and facts or events on which it is based
2. Sections of agreement alleged to have been violated
3. Remedy or adjustment sought
4. Bargaining unit member’s signature (if filed by the association Executive Board then the signature of the Association President or designee)

Question 318

According to article 15 who’s signature is necessary for each dispute submitted in writing if filed by the association executive board?

Answer 318

The signature of the association president or designee

Question 319

According to article 15 within what time frame does any claim or dispute by a firefighter or newly classified employee which includes a claim for pay or benefits for any past pay period should have to be filed with the association executive board?

Answer 319

Within 15 business day of the date when the employee knew or reasonably should have known of the claim

Question 320

According to article 15 in step 1 of the process after the executive board has been made known of a grievance by a firefighter or newly classified employee to whom should they forward a copy of the notice or receipt of the dispute?

Answer 320

Department head

Question 321

According to article 15 in step 1 of the process after the executive board has been made known of a grievance by a firefighter or newly classified employee who will is responsible to forward the copy of notice or receipt of dispute to the department head?

Answer 321

Association Executive Committee

Question 322

According to article 15 in step 1 of the process within how many days shall a copy of notice or receipt of the dispute be forwarded by the association executive committee to the department head?

Answer 322

Within 3 days of the receipt of the dispute

Question 323

According to article 15 in step 1 of the process how long does the association executive board have to determine if a dispute exists within their sole discretion?

Answer 323

15 business days of receipt of the dispute

Question 324

According to article 15 in step 1 of the process what will occur if the association determines that no dispute exists?

Answer 324

The grievance will be deemed denied and it shall notify the department head in writing that no further proceedings will be necessary

Question 325

According to article 15 in step 1 of the process what shall occur if the association executive board determines that the dispute it valid?

Answer 325

It will notify the department head and forward a copy of the grievance to department head within 15 business days after determination

Question 326

According to article 15 in step 2 of the process how long does the department head have to submit a response in writing to the association executive board after the association executive board has determined the dispute is valid and has forwarded the grievance to the department head?

Answer 326

Within 15 business days

Question 327

According to article 15 in step 2 of the process if their is no timely response from the department head what does that mean?

Answer 327

The grievance deemed denied

Question 328

According to article 15 in step 2 of the process what will occur next if the grievance has been deemed denied by the department head?

Answer 328

Step 3.

Association executive board may advance the dispute in writing to the city manager or designee

Question 329

According to article 15 in step 3 of the process how within what time frame may the association executive board advance the dispute in writing to the city manager or designee?

Answer 329

15 days from the receipt of the step 2 decision of the department head

Question 330

According to article 15 in step 3 of the process what is the role of the city manager or designated representative once the association has advanced the dispute to them after the department head has denied the dispute?

Answer 330

To review the matter and render a decision to the association executive board within 15 business days of the receipt of the dispute

Question 331

According to article 15 in step 3 of the process how long does the city manager or designated representative have to review the matter and render a decision in writing to the association executive board?

Answer 331

15 business days

Question 332

According to article 15 in step 3 of the process what may the city manager or designee do at their discretion?

Answer 332

Conduct a conference to further explore the merits of the dispute and to explore resolution options

Question 333

According to article 15 in step 4 of the process what may either party have the right to do if the dispute is not resolved after step 2 (department head) or step 3 (city manager/designee)?

Answer 333

Seek mediation of the dispute by requesting same in writing within 15 business days from the response of the department head or city manager

Question 334

According to article 15 in step 4 of the process how long does either party have the right to seek mediation of the dispute?

Answer 334

Within 15 business days of the department head or city manager’s response

Question 335

According to article 15 in step 4 of the process if either party seeks mediation what are the 2 options the mediation may proceed before?

Answer 335

1. A mediator with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
2. A mutually agreed mediator

Question 336

According to article 15 in step 4 of the process where will mediation be held if sought after?

Answer 336

In available facilities of the City of Denton

Question 337

According to article 15 in step 5 of the process if the dispute is not solved through mediation what is the next step?

Answer 337

The association executive board shall have 15 business days from the date of mediation to determine whether it will pursue the dispute under this article through arbitration

Question 338

According to article 15 in step 5 of the process how long does the association executive board have to decide to pursue arbitration after mediation does not solve the dispute?

Answer 338

15 business days

Question 339

According to article 15 in step 5 of the process how does the association executive board proceed to arbitration?

Answer 339

By delivering a letter indicating its election to proceed to arbitration to the department head and city manager

Question 340

According to the article 15 arbitration option what do all parties agree about disputes concerning the application and interpretation of the agreement?

Answer 340

All disputes shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration

Question 341

According to the article 15 arbitration option which disputes are excluded from this agreement?

Answer 341

Disputes involving statutory application and interpretation for rights and claims not arising under sections 142 or 143 of the Texas Local Government Code

Question 342

According to the article 15 arbitration option what shall be the sole province of the designated arbitrator?

Answer 342

The terms of the agreement and any factual issues which are determinative in applying the agreement

Question 343

According to the article 15 arbitration option, true or false? The decision of the arbitrator shall be final.

Answer 343

TRUE

Question 344

According to the article 15 arbitration option what is the condition to the city agreeing to arbitration?

Answer 344

That legal issues which are determinative in any contract dispute are subject to judicial review

Question 345

According to the article 15 arbitration option what types of disputes may be submitted to arbitration?

Answer 345

Those within the scope of this contract

Question 346

According to the article 15 arbitration option to where are any contract rights and claims not exclusively committed to arbitration under jurisdiction?

Answer 346

Existing jurisdiction of Texas Courts

Question 347

According to the article 15 arbitration option what do the parties agree concerning questions of law involving either the interpretation and application of state statutes or the application of legal principles from Texas appellate court opinions (or the failure to properly apply such legal principles or opinions) to controversies under this article?

Answer 347

They shall be submitted initially to arbitration but that either party shall have a limited right of appeal from an arbitration award in the courts solidly for the purpose of reviewing disputed issues of law

Question 348

According to the article 15 arbitration option what shall any appeal from an arbitration award in the Courts NOT include?

Answer 348

Review of any factual determinations by the arbitrator, including the credibility of witnesses or weight of the evidence

Question 349

According to the article 15 arbitration option what will occur if an appeal from arbitration based on erroneous application of the law is not successful?

Answer 349

The appealing party shall bear all costs of such appeal

Question 350

According to the article 15 arbitration option if a dispute is submitted to arbitration what will occur within 7 business days?

Answer 350

The department head and/or city and the and the association shall select an arbitrator by alternately striking names from the parties’ pre-determined panel of 6 qualified neutral arbitrators

Question 351

According to the article 15 arbitration option how many pre-determined qualified neutral arbitrators are there?

Answer 351

6

Question 352

According to the article 15 arbitration option who, according to this article, shall strike the first name from the pre-determined panel of 6 neutral arbitrators when the FIRST dispute arises under this article?

Answer 352

The association

Question 353

According to the article 15 arbitration option after giving the association the right to strike the first name of arbitrators for the first dispute arising under this article how will who strikes the first name from the list for future disputes occur?

Answer 353

The first strike will alternate between parties

Question 354

According to the article 15 arbitration option what may occur should any panel member (the 6 neutral qualified arbitrators) refuse or be unable to continue servicing on the panel?

Answer 354

Parties may mutually agree to his replacement

Question 355

According to the article 15 arbitration option if a member of the panel (6 qualified neutral arbitrators) is replaced what will occur with the remaining members of the panel?

Answer 355

They will continue to serve for the duration of the agreement

Question 356

According to the article 15 arbitration option when will the arbitration be held?

Answer 356

Earliest available date, but may be continued for good cause shown or upon mutual agreement

Question 357

According to the article 15 arbitration option when can a party request of the opposing party the names and addresses of witnesses expected to be called at the hearing?

Answer 357

At least 14 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing

Question 358

According to the article 15 arbitration option how does a part request of the opposing party the names and addresses of witnesses expected to be called at the hearing?

Answer 358

By written request deliver at least 14 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing

Question 359

According to the article 15 arbitration option if requested by the opposing party how long does a party have to party have to provide the names and addresses of witnesses expected to be called at the hearing?

Answer 359

No later than 7 days prior to the hearing

Question 360

According to the article 15 arbitration option if a witness is not disclosed what may the arbitrator do?

Answer 360

May exclude the testimony of the witness if the lack of disclosure by the party is without good or excusable cause

Question 361

According to the article 15 arbitration option if the opposing party does not agree to provide requested information within 7 calendar days what is the request for discovery deemed?

Answer 361

Denied

Question 362

According to the article 15 arbitration option what may a requesting party do if the the opposing party denies a request for discovery?

Answer 362

Apply to the arbitrator

Question 363

According to the article 15 arbitration option when applied to by a requesting party for discovery that has been denied with what will the arbitrator be consistent but not bound to when ordering discovery?

Answer 363

The rules of discovery in Texas civil cases

Question 364

According to the article 15 arbitration option what shall the arbitrator consider when considering an application for discovery by a party that has been denied such by the opposing party?

Answer 364

The burden and expense of producing the information
The need of the requesting party
The amount of time available prior to the hearing
Such other matters as he may deem material

Question 365

According to the article 15 arbitration option… In no event shall discovery requested within what time frame?

Answer 365

Within 35 calendar days prior to the hearing unless agreed by the parties

Question 366

According to the article 15 arbitration option where will the arbitration hearing be held?

Answer 366

In available facilities of the City of Denton

Question 367

According to the article 15 arbitration option how will arbitration hearings be conducted?

Answer 367

Informally without strict evidentiary or procedural rules

Question 368

According to the article 15 arbitration option what shall govern the conduct of an arbitration hearing?

Answer 368

The standard rules of the American Arbitration Association

Question 369

According to the article 15 arbitration option what only shall the arbitrator consider and decide upon?

Answer 369

The issues in the dispute statement or submitted in writing by agreement of the parties

Question 370

According to the article 15 arbitration option what shall be the basis of the arbitrators written decision?

Answer 370

The preponderance of evidence

Question 371

According to the article 15 arbitration option when shall the arbitrators written decision be made?

Answer 371

Within 30 days after close of the hearing or after receipt of post-hearing briefs if applicable

Question 372

According to the article 15 if arbitration is selected what do the parties specifically agree regarding the arbitrators authority?

Answer 372

Shall be strictly limited to interpreting and applying the explicit provisions of this agreement

Question 373

According to the article 15. True or False? The arbitrator shall have the authority to modify the agreement or create additional provisions not included in the agreement.

Answer 373

FALSE

Question 374

According to the article 15 what do the parties agree about communication with the arbitrator by the city and association?

Answer 374

Neither shall have ex parte communications with the arbitrator concerning any matter involved in the dispute submitted to the arbitrator

Question 375

According to the article 15 who is responsible for the expenses of each party in preparing for and representing itself at arbitration?

Answer 375

Each party

Question 376

According to the article 15 who is responsible for the fees and expenses of the arbitrator?

Answer 376

Equally borne by the parties

Question 377

According to the article 15 the arbitrators decision is final and binding and may not be appealed with the exception of what 3 cases?

Answer 377

1. Any decision procured by fraud or collusion
2. Any decision which exceeds the arbitrators jurisdiction
3. Any decision which is based on legal conclusions or interpretations which are clearly contrary to existing law

Question 378

According to the article 15 how may deadlines within this article be extended?

Answer 378

By mutual agreement of the parties

Question 379

According to the article 15 what is the procedure for grievances of non-association members?

Answer 379

The same procedure as for association members outlined in this procedure

Question 380

According to the article 15, should the resources of the association be used, who will be required to pay all expenses incurred while pursuing the final disposition of a grievance of a non-association member?

Answer 380

The non-association member

Question 381

According to the article 15 what fees are included in the cost to the non-association member filing a grievance?

Answer 381

Cost for payment of Arbitrator fees
Cost of payment for counsel fees
Any other fees directly related to the grievance

Question 382

According to the article 15 what procedure shall all disciplinary appeals follow?

Answer 382

The procedure as outlined in the chapter 143 of the Local Government Code

Question 383

According to article 16 what is the effective date of this agreement?

Answer 383

October 1, 2015

Question 384

According to article 16 this agreement shall remain in full force and effect through what date?

Answer 384

September 30, 2019

Question 385

According to the article 16 can this agreement be extended?

Answer 385

Yes. This agreement may be mutually extended by the parties

Question 386

According to article 17 if any provision of this agreement is rendered invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction how will the invalidity affect other provisions of the agreement?

Answer 386

No effect

Question 387

According to article 17 what shall occur if any provision of this agreement be rendered invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction?

Answer 387

The parties shall meet as soon as possible to agree on a substitute provision

Question 388

According to article 17 within what time frame should the parties meet to agree upon a substitute provision when one has been rendered invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction?

Answer 388

Within 30 days following the commencement of the initial meeting

Question 389

According to article 17 what shall occur if the parties are unable to meet to agree on a substitute provision within 30 days following the commencement of the initial meeting?

Answer 389

The matter shall be postponed until Meet and Confer negotiations are resumed

Question 390

According to article 17 can the deadline to meet to agree on a substitute provision when one has been rendered invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction be extended?

Answer 390

Yes, by mutual agreement by the parties

Question 391

According to article 17 are the provisions of this agreement severable?

Answer 391

Yes

Question 392

According to article 17 how may this agreement be amended?

Answer 392

By written mutual agreement

Question 393

According to article 17 which section of the Texas Local Government code authorizes this preemption provision?

Answer 393

142.117

Question 394

According to article 17 what have the parties agreed that each and every provision involving or creating a conflict shall have the effect of?

Answer 394

Superceding the statutory standard or result which would otherwise obtain, in the absence of this agreement

Question 395

According to article 17 what provision is of essence to the bargain and agreement which has been reached?

Answer 395

The provision that each and every provision involving or creating such a conflict shall have the effect of superceding the statutory standard or result which would otherwise obtain, in the absence of this agreement

Question 396

According to article 17 what 3 things do the parties agree that each of them has had the unrestricted right and opportunity to do within the meet and confer process?

Answer 396

1. Make
2. Advance
3. Discuss
   All matters properly

Question 397

According to article 17 are there other agreements of the parties that are oral or written?

Answer 397

NO

Question 398

Who approved the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 398

Denton City Council

Question 399

On what day was the meet and confer agreement approved by the denton city council?

Answer 399

September 1, 2015

Question 400

What 6 signatures are on the signature and execution page?

Answer 400

1. George Campbell
2. Jennifer Walters
3. Robing Paulsgrove
4. Anita Burgess
5. Jason Ballard
6. Mike Holdsclaw

Question 401

Of the 6 signatures which 2 approved?

Answer 401

Robin Paulsgrove

Anita Burgess

Question 402

Of the 6 signatures what are the 2 representing the Denton Fire Fighters Association?

Answer 402

Jason Ballard

Mike Holdsclaw

Question 403

Who ratified the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 403

DFFA membership

Question 404

On what day do the DFFA membership ratify the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 404

August 28, 2015

Question 405

What was George Campbell role in the city at the time of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 405

City Manager

Question 406

What was Jennifer Walters role in the city at the time of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 406

City Secretary

Question 407

What was Robin Paulsgroves role in the city at the time of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 407

Fire Chief

Question 408

What was Anita Burgess role in the city at the time of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 408

City Attorney

Question 409

What was Jason Ballards role in the DFFA at the time of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 409

President

Question 410

What was Mike Holdsclaw role in the DFFA at the time of the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 410

Secretary

Question 411

On what date did George Campbell sign the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 411

September 16, 2015

Question 412

On what date did Jennifer Walters sign the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 412

September 16, 2015

Question 413

On what date did Robin Paulsgrove sign the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 413

September 15, 2015

Question 414

On what date did Anita Burgess sign the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 414

September 10, 2015

Question 415

On what date did Jason Ballard sign the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 415

September 4, 2015

Question 416

On what date did Mike Holdsclaw sign the meet and confer agreement?

Answer 416

September 9, 2015

Question 417

What is exhibit A?

Answer 417

Panel of Arbitrators

Question 418

What 6 names are listen on the panel of arbitrators?

Answer 418

1. Norman Bennet
2. Donal Goodman
3. John Barnard
4. Mark Sherman
5. John Allman
6. Louis Bergman Wolitz

Question 419

What is exhibit B?

Answer 419

Nepotism Policy

Question 420

What is the last revision date of the COD nepotism policy?

Answer 420

09/03/2002

Question 421

According to the COD nepotism policy what section states “No person shall be appointed to an office or be employed by the City of Denton who is related to any member of the city council within the 2nd degree of affinity or the 3rd degree of consanguinity, and this shall apply to heads of departments in their respective departments.”

Answer 421

Section 14.05

Question 422

According to the COD nepotism policy within what degree of affinity to a city employee shall an employee not be eligible for employment in the same division?

Answer 422

Second

Question 423

According to the COD nepotism policy within what degree of consanguinity to a city employee shall a person not be eligible to employment within the same division?

Answer 423

Third

Question 424

According to the COD nepotism policy in what situation may an applicant for a position in a division be eligible for the position without regard to kinship of other employees in that division?

Answer 424

Application is for a temporary or seasonal position not exceeding 120 days within a 12 month period

Question 425

According to the COD nepotism policy is an applicant for a job in an operational division that reports to or serves as staff liaison to a city board or commission who is within the 2nd degree of affinity or 3rd degree of consanguinity to a board member eligible for said position?

Answer 425

NO

Question 426

According to the COD nepotism policy what is the definition of Consanguinity?

Answer 426

Blood Relationships

Question 427

According to the COD nepotism policy what 4 relationships are considered within the 1st degree of consanguinity?

Answer 427

Mother
Father
Son
Daughter

Question 428

According to the COD nepotism policy what 6 relationships are considered within the 2nd degree of consanguinity?

Answer 428

Brother
Sister
Grandfather
Grandmother
Grandson
Granddaughter

Question 429

According to the COD nepotism policy what 8 relationships are considered within the 3rd degree of consanguinity?

Answer 429

Great grandson
Great granddaughter
Great grandfather
Great grandmother
Uncle (your mother's or father's brother)
Aunt (your mother's or father's sister)
Nephew (your brother's or sister's son)
Neither (your brother's or sister's daughter)

Question 430

According to the COD nepotism policy what is the definition of affinity?

Answer 430

Marriage relationships

Question 431

According to the COD nepotism policy what 6 relationships are considered within the 1st degree of affinity?

Answer 431

Spouse
Step-children
Mother-in-law
Father-in-law
Son-in-law
Daughter-in-law

Question 432

According to the COD nepotism policy what 6 relationships are considered with the 2nd degree of affinity?

Answer 432

Brother-in-law
Sister-in-law
Grandfather-in-law
Grandmother-in-law
Grandson-in-law
Granddaughter-in-law

Question 433

According to the COD nepotism policy are operational divisions equivalent to a departments budgetary divisions?

Answer 433

Not necessarily

Question 434

According to the COD nepotism policy how will operation divisions within a department be determined?

Answer 434

By that department’s organizational charts

Question 435

According to the COD nepotism policy what is an applicant be required to list on their application regarding relations?

Answer 435

All that are within the 3rd degree of consanguinity or 2nd degree of affinity who are employed by the city or serving on a board or commission

Question 436

According to the COD nepotism policy what shall occur to an applicant who fails to list all applicable relatives working for the city or serving on a board or commission on their application?

Answer 436

Disqualified

Question 437

According to the COD nepotism policy can a current employee be appointed or promoted to any supervisor’s span of responsibility who is related within the second degree of affinity or third degree of consanguinity?

Answer 437

NO

Question 438

According to the COD nepotism policy what shall happen in the event of promotion or marriage between 2 city employees who are in different departments or different operational divisions of a department?

Answer 438

Those employees remain with the city and their job positions will remain unaffected by the marriage or promotion

Question 439

According to the COD nepotism policy. True or False? At the discretion of the department director newly married employees may remain and work in the same division or department provided that one is not directly reporting to the other and neither is in the same chain of command.

Answer 439

TRUE

Question 440

According to the COD nepotism policy can newly married employees report to the same director?

Answer 440

YES

Question 441

According to the COD nepotism policy if newly married employees cannot meet the criteria of employment what must occur?

Answer 441

One must seek transfer to another department

Question 442

According to the COD nepotism policy if due to marriage one employee must seek transfer to another department who will make that decision?

Answer 442

Those employees

Question 443

According to the COD nepotism policy if due to marriage or promotion an employee must seek a transfer how long can they remain in their existing division?

Answer 443

No more than 6 months

Question 444

According to the COD nepotism policy if an existing employee must transfer due to promotion or marriage will the transferring employee be given preferential treatment if all other things are equal?

Answer 444

YES

Question 445

According to the COD nepotism policy what will occur in the event of promotion or marriage that a suitable position cannot be found by the end of 6 months?

Answer 445

One of the two must terminate or be subject to reassignment if another position is available

Question 446

According to the COD nepotism policy to whom is reassignment subject to the discretion of?

Answer 446

City manager and the individuals skills and qualifications

Question 447

According to the COD nepotism policy if an employee is already employed with the COD and a relative is appointed to a board or commission is the employee required to transfer or resign?

Answer 447

NO

Question 448

According to the COD nepotism policy if the city institutes a reorganization that places two relatives within the same operational division, or supervising a member of his/her immediate family what will occur?

Answer 448

One of the affected employees must transfer to another operational division

Question 449

According to the COD nepotism policy if the city institutes a reorganization that ends up requiring a relative to transfer to another operational division what may occur with the 6 month time frame?

Answer 449

May be extended by 30 day increments with the approval of the city manager, the department director, and the supervisor

Question 450

According to the COD nepotism policy if due to a city instituted reorganization an employee must transfer due to relations and all required parties have agreed to 30 day extensions to the 6 month time frame for said transfer what is the maximum amount of time the extension may go to?

Answer 450

90 days past 6 months

Question 451

According to the COD nepotism policy if the city instituted reorganization has required an employee to transfer due to relations and at the end of a max of 90 days extension past the 6 month time frame the employee has not transferred what are the 2 options?

Answer 451

1. Mandatory reassignment

2. One of the employees will be subject to dismissal

Question 452

According to the COD nepotism policy how will the decision of which employee will be reassigned or dismissed due to family relations in the same department after a city instituted reorganization be determined?

Answer 452

Based upon the business interest of the operational division

Question 453

According to the COD nepotism policy what is the definition of immediate family which comes into play during a city instituted reorganization?

Answer 453

2nd degree of consanguinity

2nd degree of affinity

Question 454

According to the COD nepotism policy the allowance for exemption to the nepotism policy for temporary and seasonal employees of the COD has what 3 conditions?

Answer 454

1. No more than 1 of the related employees may be a regular employee in the operational division
2. The related employees may not be in a direct reporting relationship, a second level report, or responsible in any manner for scheduling, discipline, or work assignments for each other
3. Temporary and seasonal employee may not be employed by the operational division for a period lasting longer than 120 calendar days within a 12 month period

Question 455

What is exhibit c?

Answer 455

April 17, 2015 letter of agreement

Question 456

What does the April 17 Letter of Agreement address?

Answer 456

Adjustment of the current civil service fire pay plan for the purpose of resolving promotional pay and pay inequities in rank differential between firefighter rank and driver rank

Question 457

According to the April 17, 2015 letter of agreement how will the promotional pay and pay inequities in rank differential between the firefighter rank and driver rank be resolved?

Answer 457

Increasing the hourly rate of Driver step A and Driver step B

Question 458

According to the April 17, 2015 letter of agreement does that increase in hourly rate of driver step A and driver step B affect any other positions?

Answer 458

Yes, those with pay equivalent to Driver

Question 459

According to the April 17, 2015 letter of agreement. True or False? This agreement is at will and may be modified by mutual consent of authorized officials from the CODFD and DFFA.

Answer 459

TRUE

Question 460

According to the April 17, 2015 letter of agreement when will this agreement become effective?

Answer 460

The pay period following signature by the authorized officials from the CODFD and DFFA

Question 461

According to the April 17, 2015 letter of agreement what 2 signatures are listed?

Answer 461

Robin Paulsgrove

Jason Ballard

Question 462

According to the April 17, 2015 letter of agreement on what date did both Robin Paulsgrove and Jason Ballard sign the agreement?

Answer 462

April 17, 2015

Question 463

What are step increases based on?

Answer 463

Anniversary date

Question 464

What is the shift rate calculation?

Answer 464

(A x D) + (B x C x D x E) = annualized rate
A = 2928 annual hours worked including FLSA overtime hours (120 actual hours worked x 18 pay cycles + 96 actual hours worked x 8 pay cycles)
B = Number of pay cycles overtime is worked (18)
C = Number of overtime hours per 120 hour pay cycle (14)
D = Hourly rate
E = Overtime rate (1/2)

Question 465

What is the length of the work period adopted by the city?

Answer 465

14 day

Question 466

Per FLSA what is the maximum hours worked before overtime?

Answer 466

106

Question 467

According to the FY 2014/2015 civil service fire pay plan how many years till a firefighter tops out?

Answer 467

7 years

Question 468

According to the FY 2014/2015 civil service fire pay plan how many years till a driver tops out?

Answer 468

4 years

Question 469

According to the FY 2014/2015 civil service fire pay plan how many years till a captain tops out?

Answer 469

4 years

Question 470

According to the FY 2014/2015 civil service fire pay plan how many years till a battalion chief tops out?

Answer 470

4 years

Question 471

According to the FY 2014/2015 civil service fire pay plan how many years till a fire inspector specialist tops out?

Answer 471

7 years

Question 472

According to the FY 2014/2015 civil service fire pay plan how many years till a fire inspector specialist II tops out?

Answer 472

4 years

Question 473

According to the FY 2014/2015 civil service fire pay plan how many years till a fire protection specialist tops out?

Answer 473

4 years

Question 474

According to the FY 2014/2015 civil service fire pay plan how many years till a Emergency Management program manager tops out?

Answer 474

4 years

Question 475

According to the FY 2014/2015 civil service fire pay plan how many years till a deputy fire marshal tops out?

Answer 475

4 years

Question 476

According to the FY 2014/2015 civil service fire pay plan how many years till a recruiting management analyst tops out?

Answer 476

4 years