PBA Part 1

Question 1

The City recognizes the PBA as the exclusive bargaining representative as defined in Chapter 447, Florida Statutes, as amended, effective ____.

Answer 1

January 1, 1975

Question 2

STEP 4: The employee shall submit the grievance and all responses to the Director of Human Resources (or designee) within ____ calendar days of the date of the response from the Chief of Police (or designee).

HR will meet with the aggrieved employee within ___ calendar days to discuss grievance.

HR makes decision within ___ calendar days of the meeting.

Answer 2

14 / 14 / 14/

Question 3

The assignment of a take home car shall not be considered an ____.

Answer 3

economic benefit

Question 4

The PBA shall request a list of arbitrators within ____calendar days.

Answer 4

45

Question 5

STEP2: If the grievance is not settled in the first step and the aggrieved employee desires to appeal the decision in the first step, then within ____ calendar days of the date of the answer in the first step, the grievance shall be presented by the employee to the appropriate Division Commander (or designee).

Answer 5

14

Question 6

Grievance Procedure: The time limits contained herein shall be extended for ____ calendar days upon written notification of either party. Any extension greater than ____ calendar days may be extended by mutual agreement in writing.

Answer 6

14 / 14

Question 7

After qualifying and purchase of approved shotgun or

rifle, shotgun or rifle racks of a type approved by the City will be installed as determined by the ____.

Answer 7

Police Chief.

Question 8

Annually up to ___ hours of annual leave and/or ___ hours of sick leave may, at the discretion of the PBA, be transferred from each PBA member’s leave balances to the PBA leave bank.

Answer 8

2.0 / 2.0

Question 9

Prior to implementing any change in Police Department Rules or Regulations affecting unit members, the PBA shall be provided ___ days notice and an opportunity to discuss such change.

Answer 9

30

Question 10

PBA representatives shall have the right to request time off for the purpose of conducting PBA business provided that not more than ___ such representatives shall have the right to receive such permission at any one time and provided, further, that the PBA gives the City at least ___ hours advance notice of the time desired off.

Answer 10

6 / 24

Question 11

The PBA and the City shall alternate striking the first name from the list every other ______.

Answer 11

arbitration

Question 12

STEP 2: The Division Commander (or designee) shall

notify the employee of his/her decision in writing not later than ____ calendar days following the meeting date.

Answer 12

14

Question 13

Neither PBA representatives nor unit employees shall leave their posts or work stations for the purpose of investigating, presenting, handling or settling grievances without the express permission of their ____.

Answer 13

Shift or Bureau Commander

Question 14

The PBA shall have the right to file grievances in the ____step of the grievance procedure in any non-disciplinary matter involving the interpretation or application of this Agreement.

Answer 14

third

Question 15

Announcements are restricted to the time, date and location of the meeting and must have the authorization of the ____.

Answer 15

Police Chief

Question 16

Within____ calendar days of the date of the decision of the Director of Human Resources, the ____ shall notify the Director of Human Resources of
the intent to arbitrate.

Answer 16

21 / PBA

Question 17

The PBA shall be provided____ days and an opportunity to discuss such change in job descriptions.

Answer 17

14

Question 18

The ____ program as it currently exists shall be a mandatory subject of bargaining.

Answer 18

take home car

Question 19

The City and the PBA shall select the arbitrator from a list of not less than ____ names submitted by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) within ____ calendar days from receipt of said list.

Answer 19

7 / 21

Question 20

The maximum aggregate number of paid hours under this section shall be ___ hours during one fiscal year.

Answer 20

2,500

Question 21

The ____ shall provide payment of the FMCS filing fee.

Answer 21

PBA

Question 22

There shall be a Labor Management Committee established to consist of ___ members appointed by the Chief of Police and___ members and___ alternates appointed by the PBA and___ Employee Relations representative.

Answer 22

4 / 4/ 2/ 1

Question 23

STEP 1: The aggrieved employee shall present his/her grievance in writing on the appropriate form to his immediate supervisor within____ calendar days of the occurrence or the date on which he knew or should have known of the action giving rise to the grievance.

Answer 23

21 calendar days

Question 24

Extended Union Leave: Said employee will retain his salary review date and, if ___% or more hours have been spent on City time for the review period, shall be evaluated solely on the City work assignments performance. If less than ___% of the hours have been spent on City time, then the employee shall receive a neutral evaluation and shall receive a satisfactory rating along with step increases as may be applicable for that rating.

Answer 24

70% / 70%

Question 25

delete

Answer 25

delete

Question 26

If in the sole discretion of the ____it is determined that civil emergency conditions exist, including riots, civil disorders, hurricane conditions, similar catastrophes or disorders, or public employee strikes, the provisions of this Agreement may be suspended by the ____during the time of the declared emergency.

Answer 26

Mayor / Mayor

Question 27

All unit members shall, in any matter involving suspension or dismissal, have the option of utilizing the ____ procedure or this grievance procedure, but not both.

Answer 27

Civil Service Appeal

Question 28

STEP 1: The immediate supervisor shall reach a decision and communicate it in writing to the aggrieved employee within____ calendar days from the date the grievance was presented to him/her.

Answer 28

14 calendar days

Question 29

No Strike: Should any employee participate in a breach of this Article, they shall be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including ____.

Answer 29

dismissal

Question 30

The ____ meetings will take place on the first Tuesday of each month between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Answer 30

Labor Management Committee

Question 31

In any matter involving a deficiency in an item of equipment supplied by the City where specific action has been requested in writing and no such action has been taken within a reasonable time of the date of submission, the memorandum shall be submitted to the ____ for such recommendatory action as they shall deem appropriate.

Answer 31

Labor Management Committee

Question 32

STEP 2: The Division Commander shall review the facts concerning the alleged grievance and shall, within ____ calendar days following receipt of the written grievance meet with the aggrieved employee.

Answer 32

14

Question 33

The term “____,” as used in this Agreement, means a full time permanent employee in the bargaining unit, including probationary employees

Answer 33

employee

Question 34

STEP 3: The Chief of Police (or designee) shall notify the aggrieved employee of his/her decision in writing not later than ____ calendar days following the meeting date.

Answer 34

14

Question 35

This agreement was entered between the “City” and the Tampa Police Benevolent Association/ “PBA” on ____.

Answer 35

January 24, 2020

Question 36

In a fiscal year, which includes negotiation of a successor union contract or wage reopener, an additional ___ hours shall be added for purposes of negotiations.

Answer 36

300

Question 37

STEP 3: The Chief of Police shall review the facts concerning the alleged grievance and shall, within ____ calendar days following receipt of the written grievance, meet with the aggrieved employee.

Answer 37

14

Question 38

No such notice shall be posted unless it has been signed by a____ and submitted to the Chief’s office for approval prior to the time of posting by the union.

Answer 38

duly authorized PBA representative

Question 39

Rules and Regulations: If any concerns still remain after discussing said changes with the City, the PBA shall have___ calendar days from the date of the discussion with the City to file a class action grievance at the fourth step regarding such change.

Answer 39

14

Question 40

The City shall provide safety equipment for unmarked vehicles, when appropriate to include lights, siren, and a____.

Answer 40

radio charger/system

Question 41

In the event that a PBA representative participates in lobbying at the request of and on behalf of the City, regular pay status shall be utilized rather than ____.

Answer 41

union leave

Question 42

All new marked vehicles will be equipped with bucket seats, mounted spotlights, ____.

Answer 42

power windows

Question 43

As promptly as can be arranged but not more than ____ calendar days unless mutually agreed by the City and the PBA, the arbitration hearing shall be held.

Answer 43

45

Question 44

Job Descriptions: If any concerns still remain after discussing said changes with the City, the PBA shall have __ calendar days from the date of the discussion with the City to file a class action grievance at the fourth step.

Answer 44

14

Question 45

Employees or the PBA shall not be eligible to file
grievances regarding pending file entries except when the pending file entry is the result of a
____.

Answer 45

sustained IA investigation

Question 46

Grievances regarding written reprimands, suspensions, demotions, or dismissals shall enter the grievance procedure at the ___ step. Said grievance shall be filed with the ____ (or designee) within ___ calendar days of the occurrence or the date on which the grievant knew or should have known of the action giving rise to the grievance.

Answer 46

third / Police Chief / 21

Question 47

STEP 3: If the grievance is not settled at the second step and the aggrieved employee desires to appeal the decision in the second step, then within ____ calendar days of the date of notification from the Division Commander (or designee), the written grievance shall be presented by the employee to the Chief of Police through the appropriate Assistant Chief.

Answer 47

14

Question 48

Grievances filed by entrance probationary employees shall only proceed to the ____ step of the Grievance Procedure where the issue is discipline or discharge.

Answer 48

fourth

Question 49

In the event that during the term of this Agreement, the Civil Service Law is repealed, the City and the PBA agree to reopen this Agreement to negotiate the
impact of only those matters specifically covered by the Civil Service Law within ____ calendar days.

Answer 49

14

Question 50

A ____ shall be defined as any difference, dispute or complaint regarding the interpretation or application of the terms of this Agreement.

Answer 50

grievance