POA Contract (2024-2027) Flashcards
Article 2.1
Except as expressly modified or restricted by a specific provision of this Agreement, the management of the City and the direction of the work force includes, but is not limited to:
- The right to hire, promote, demote, and assign or transfer, excluding the right to assign or transfer for discipline except for cause
Article 2.3
The Association acknowledges that with respect to to any non-mandatory subjects of bargaining, as defined in _________, which are included in this Agreement, the City is not waiving or in any way limiting its rights under NRS 288.150 to refuse to bargain over non-mandatory subjects during these or in future ______________ of this Agreement.
NRS 288.150
Negotiations
Article 6.1.A
A normal workday shall consist of ________ _________ ________ in a day.
Ten consecutive hours
Article 6.1.A
The normal workweek shall consist of any four consecutive ten hour days out of ________.
Seven
Article 6.1.B
How many hours shall an officer be provided when an officer’s shift or assignment is modified or adjusted under normal conditions?
8 hours
(If not, 1.5 for all time worked prior to the 8 hours)
The management of the City and the direction of the workforce include, but are not limited to, the services ______.
Performed
This refers to the services that are actively carried out by the workforce.
The City has the right to determine the ______ and fair standards of peace officers’ performance.
Schedules
This relates to the scheduling aspects of peace officers’ work.
Management retains the authority to set ______ and hours of shifts.
Schedules
This indicates that management controls the work scheduling.
The City has the right to hire, promote, demote, and assign or transfer, excluding transfers for ______ except for cause.
Discipline
This implies that transfers cannot be made arbitrarily for disciplinary reasons.
The City can establish ______ rules of conduct.
Reasonable
This emphasizes that rules must be fair and sensible.
Management has the right to discharge or ______ for cause.
Discipline
This refers to the authority to manage employee behavior.
The City’s failure to exercise a right or function does not constitute a ______ of that right.
Waiver
This indicates that not exercising a right does not mean it is relinquished.
The City’s ability to exercise its rights in different ways is not in conflict with the ______ provisions of this Agreement.
Express
This means that explicitly stated provisions remain intact.
Non-mandatory subjects of bargaining are defined under ______.
NRS 288.150
This relates to legal references for bargaining rules.
The City does not waive its right to refuse to ______ over non-mandatory subjects in future negotiations.
Bargain
This indicates the City’s stance on negotiation topics.
A normal workday shall consist of ______ consecutive hours in a day.
Ten (10)
This defines the standard length of a workday.
The normal workweek shall consist of any ______ consecutive ten (10) hour days out of seven (7).
Four (4)
This specifies the typical length of a workweek for peace officers.
If a peace officer is not provided at least ______ hours between assignments, they shall be compensated at one and one-half (1½) times their premium rate of pay.
Eight (8)
This sets a minimum rest period between assignments.
A shift starting between 8:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M. is considered a ______ shift.
Graveyard
This term is used to describe night shifts.
Overtime is defined as working more than ______ hours in a week.
40
This defines the threshold for overtime pay.
On a designated holiday, a peace officer shall be paid at the rate of ______ times their premium wages for all hours worked in excess of the assigned shift.
Two (2)
This indicates the holiday pay rate.
A peace officer who is scheduled for overtime that is not concurrent to their normal shift shall be paid for a minimum of ______ hours of overtime at one and one-half (1½) times their premium rate of pay.
Four (4)
This establishes a minimum payment for overtime work.
Call-out pay is earned when a peace officer is requested to return to duty with less than ______ hours’ notice after completing their regular tour of duty.
Twelve (12)
This refers to the notification period for call-out duty.
Stand-by pay compensates employees at ______ per hour for every hour of their normal off-duty time.
$2.00
This defines the compensation for stand-by duty.
The maximum allowed accumulation of TILO time at the end of any pay period is ______ hours.
80
This specifies the limit on TILO time accumulation.
Base Wage is defined as:
Hourly base rate
This refers to the basic pay structure.
Premium wages include all of the following except:
Voluntary overtime
This differentiates premium wages from regular wages.
Effective July 1, 2024, salary schedules will be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index with a minimum of ______% and a maximum of ______%.
2%, 3%
This sets the parameters for salary adjustments.
If the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase is 5% or greater, the salary schedule increase shall be:
4.5%
This outlines a specific condition for salary increases.
Employees will receive a salary step advancement upon the anniversary date of their appointment and annually thereafter until they reach:
Step 10
This indicates the progression of salary steps.
On the pay period that includes July 1, 2024, the old Schedules A and B shall be:
Eliminated
This specifies changes to the salary schedule.
Detectives will receive a salary step advancement on the anniversary date of their:
Promotion to Detective
This highlights the promotion criteria for salary advancement.
Employees promoted to Detective will receive at least ______% above their previous base wage.
8%
This establishes the minimum increase for promoted employees.
Employees hired after July 1, 2014, with 10-14 years of full-time employment, shall receive an additional:
4%
This indicates a specific increase for certain employees.
If voter-approved tax overrides Fund 268 and Fund 287 are not renewed by December 31, 2024, the City may:
Reopen negotiations on Article 7
This outlines a condition related to funding and negotiations.
After completing seven (7) years of full-time employment, a peace officer shall receive an additional ______% of their base monthly wage.
3.5%
This defines the longevity pay increase.
A peace officer shall receive an additional ______% increase in longevity pay each year after completing seven years of employment.
0.5%
This specifies the annual increase in longevity pay.
The maximum longevity pay a peace officer can receive is ______%.
15%
This sets a cap on longevity pay.
Employees hired after July 1, 2008, can receive a maximum of ______% in longevity pay.
12.5%
This establishes a different cap for newer employees.
Employees hired after July 1, 2014, are ______ for longevity pay.
Not eligible
This indicates a specific policy regarding newer hires.
Peace officers working swing shift on a ten-hour shift shall receive ______% shift differential pay.
4%
This specifies the additional pay for swing shifts.
Peace officers working graveyard shift on a ten-hour shift shall receive ______% shift differential pay.
6%
This establishes the pay differential for graveyard shifts.
Peace officers assigned to special assignments such as Narcotics Investigations, Motor Officer, or K-9 Handlers shall receive ______% Assignment Differential Pay (ADP).
8%
This defines the additional pay for special assignments.
Peace officers assigned as temporary trainers during any portion of a pay period shall receive ______% of their wages for the duration of the assignment.
8%
This specifies compensation for training duties.
Peace officers certified in Spanish or another necessary second language shall receive an annual bilingual proficiency incentive of ______.
$1,250
This indicates the incentive for language skills.
Peace officers hired after July 1, 2007 shall be issued ______ summer shirts as part of their basic uniform.
4
This specifies uniform requirements for new hires.
The semi-annual clothing and footwear allowance provided by the City is ______ per payment.
$1,000
This defines the clothing allowance amount.
The City will replace a ballistic vest every ______ years or as recommended by the manufacturer.
5
This sets the replacement schedule for safety equipment.
If a peace officer’s wristwatch is damaged while acting in their official capacity and is free of negligence, the maximum replacement value covered by the City is ______.
$50
This specifies coverage for damaged personal items.
A peace officer who has served at least ______ years and retires in good standing may purchase their first issued duty sidearm for $200.
15
This indicates eligibility criteria for purchasing service weapons.
The City shall provide the Association with a current seniority list every ______.
September
This outlines the frequency of seniority list updates.
If two or more officers are promoted to the same pay grade on the same date, ______ determines seniority.
The officer’s numerical score on the hiring or promotional test
This establishes the criteria for determining seniority.
Shift bids shall begin on ______ and must be completed by ______ each year.
December 1st; January 15th
This sets the timeline for shift bidding.
To exercise seniority rights for annual leave, a peace officer must submit a request ______ days in advance.
30
This establishes the notice period for leave requests.
An employee who resigns in good standing and is rehired within ______ year(s) shall be classified as ______.
1; Reinstated
This defines the status of rehires.
To be eligible for a promotional examination, an applicant must meet the minimum requirements by no later than the ______.
Filing deadline
This sets the deadline for eligibility.
If two appointments are to be made from the promotional eligibility list, the selection must be made from the top ______ names.
Seven
This indicates the selection criteria for promotions.
Promotional examinations for Police Sergeants shall be held in ______ of each year, unless extended.
April
This establishes the timing for promotional exams.
Employees must be given at least ______ days’ notice before the promotional testing date.
90
This sets the notification requirement for promotional testing.
The minimum passing score for a promotional examination is ______.
70%
This indicates the required passing score.
If two applicants achieve identical scores on a promotional exam, ranking is determined by ______.
Classification seniority
This specifies how ties are broken in ranking.
An examinee must have a score of at least ______ to appeal their test results.
65%
This establishes the threshold for appealing test results.
If a peace officer voluntarily requests to return to a classified service position, the transfer is subject to the discretion of the ______.
Department Chief
This indicates who has the final say on transfers.
A peace officer who is removed from an unclassified position for reasons other than cause ______.
Will return to their former bargaining unit position
This establishes the rights of removed officers.
The promotional eligibility list remains in effect for ______ unless extended.
One year
This specifies the duration of the eligibility list.
All leave requests shall be submitted via __________ and are subject to the approval of the Department Chief or his designee.
Chain of command
This outlines the process for submitting leave requests.
In the event of a peace officer’s death, compensation for any unused accrued leave will be paid to __________.
The person listed as the beneficiary in the City-provided life insurance policy
This indicates the beneficiary for leave compensation.
If a peace officer’s birthday falls on a designated holiday, their birthday holiday will be observed on __________.
The day following the designated holiday
This sets the policy for observing birthdays.
A peace officer who is required to work on a holiday shall be compensated at __________ times their current rate of pay.
1.5
This specifies the holiday pay rate.
Officers can accrue a maximum of __________ holiday leave hours before any excess hours are forfeited.
600
This establishes the cap on holiday leave accrual.
What is the maximum holiday leave hours an officer can accrue before excess hours are forfeited?
600 hours
Officers can accrue a maximum of 600 holiday leave hours.
If a peace officer’s holiday leave request is denied due to personnel limitations and they are at the maximum accrual, how many pay periods must the City pay premium pay for the lost accrual?
Two pay periods
The City must pay the officer for a maximum of two pay periods.
Annual leave is provided to peace officers for what purpose?
Rest, relaxation, and personal business
Annual leave is intended for rest, relaxation, and personal business.
What is the maximum sick leave payout for peace officers with 10 or more years of City service hired before July 1, 2014, upon separation from service?
1,500 hours
Eligible officers can receive a maximum payout of 1,500 hours.
How many days of bereavement leave is granted for a death in the immediate family?
Three days
One of the three days must be used for attending the service.
Military leave allows an employee to be relieved from duties without loss of full compensation for up to __________ shifts per calendar year.
20 shifts
Employees can be relieved for a maximum of 20 shifts each calendar year.
Departmental Rules and Regulations do not change or delete __________.
The Articles of this contract
This is agreed upon by the City and the Association.
Who is responsible for providing peace officers with current copies of Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures, and other Department manuals?
Department Chief
The Department Chief is tasked with this responsibility.
Departmental Rules and Regulations may include matters that are __________ under Nevada Revised Statutes 288.
Subject and not subject to mandatory bargaining
This reflects the recognition by the City and the Association.
Any changes to Rules and Regulations affecting subjects of mandatory bargaining must be preceded by __________.
Prior negotiations
Changes must be negotiated beforehand.
A grievance is defined as a complaint regarding working conditions, wages, benefits, departmental rules and regulations, or the ______ and application of this Agreement.
Interpretation
This definition encompasses various aspects of the Agreement.
The procedures set forth in Article 23 shall be the ______ remedy for any dispute or complaint that qualifies as a grievance.
Exclusive
This indicates that these procedures are the only means to address grievances.
If an employee wants to file a grievance, they must start the process as outlined in Section 3, Step ____.
1
The grievance process begins at Step 1.
The Chief of Police or designee has ______ calendar days to make a written response to a signed grievance.
14 calendar days
This is the timeframe for providing a response.
If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached, the Association has the right to submit the matter to ______.
Arbitration
This is the next step if a settlement is not achieved.
The arbitrator shall have no power to add to, subtract from, or modify the terms of the Agreement, except when ______ conflict(s) with this Agreement.
Department Rules and Regulations
This exception allows for necessary adjustments.
The arbitrator’s fees and expenses shall be borne by the ______ side of the arbitration.
Losing
The costs are incurred by the losing party.
