ATCEMS EA Meet & Confer Agreement 2018

hour employee a day means 8 hours. For a 42- or 48-hour employee, a day means 12 hours. Days of suspension need not be consecutive. Thus, for example, a suspension of three days or less for a 48-hour employee can be served non-consecutively over three 12-hour shifts. However, in no case can the Chief impose an involuntary disciplinary suspension that covers a total time period exceeding 15 calendar days. Agreed to temporary suspensions covering a period of 16-90 calendar days will be subject to the requirements of Section 3 of this Article.

Section 15. Effect of Contract Expiration

The provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after expiration of this Agreement as to:

a) Any investigation assigned a Case Number by the Office of Professional Conduct prior to the expiration of this Agreement;

b) Any disciplinary decision by the Chief prior to the expiration of this Agreement; or

c)

Any appeals of such disciplinary action.

ARTICLE 17 SAVINGS CLAUSE

Section 1.

Effect of Illegal Provision

If any provision of this Agreement is subsequently declared by legislative or judicial authority to be unlawful, unenforceable, or not in accordance with applicable statutes, all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, and the parties shall meet as soon as possible to agree on a substitute provision. However, if the parties are unable to agree within thirty (30) days following commencement of the initial meeting, then the matter shall be postponed until meet and confer negotiations are resumed.

ARTICLE 18 SIGNIFICANT SCHEDULE CHANGES

Section 1.

Definitions

In this Article:

a)

The term "Special Event(s)" means the following listed events only:

• Mardi Gras • South by Southwest • Texas Relays • Halloween • F-1 Race

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