Appendix B Homework Member Approved Time Off Personal Hours Cannot

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G. Whenever a document is placed in or taken out of a personnel file, the person

performing such act shall indicate so by executing a “sign-in and sign-out list” which shall have the

name of the person, date and the time that the personnel record was either placed in the file or taken

out.

Section 3. Contents

A. The contents of a Member’s official Louisville Metro Police Merit Board personnel

file shall include:

i. Applications for employment or promotion that results in appointment or

promotion.

ii. Employment history, including personnel action documents affecting

appointment, promotion, transfer, salary change, etc.

B. The contents of a Member’s medical file shall be limited to:

i. Metro Government medical examination records.

C. Member files held by the Chief’ s Office shall contain documents necessary for

program operations limited to:

i. Member home address and telephone number including pager number if any.

ii. Present job information (i.e. description, location, etc.)

iii. Member emergency information.

iv. Payroll data and supporting documentation.

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Section 4. Supervisor Files

A. Supervisors may maintain one file for each Member under their supervision which

contains informal notes by the supervisor concerning the Member’s job performance or conduct,

notes made in performance review or other counseling sessions with the Member, copies of

ARTICLE 19 – TRANSFER RIGHTS

A. Transfer of a Member is the movement from one position or task assignment to

another position or task assignment within the Department. The following may be reasons for

transferring a Member:

i. A voluntary request;

ii. A lack of funding resulting from loss of federal/state funds;

iii. An administrative reorganization;

iv. An emergency;

v. A change in a Member’s physical or mental condition;

(10) days notice. The written notification of transfer shall set forth the specific factual basis which

constitutes the reason for the transfer. A Member who suffers a severe hardship as a result of the

transfer may, however, request an extension of up to twenty-eight (28) days upon showing of

specific cause.

ARTICLE 20 – RESIDENCY

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ARTICLE 21 – MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS

Conditions of employment relating to wages, hours and working conditions shall be

ARTICLE 22 – VEHICLE INSURANCE

Section 1. During any period when a Member is assigned a vehicle and upon proof that

Section 2. So long as Metro Government provides the option to a Member, who is

assigned a vehicle, owned or leased by Metro Government, and authorized for personal use, of

ARTICLE 23. LEGAL PROTECTION

Section 1. Metro Government shall provide for the defense of a Member in any action in

tort arising out of an act or omission occurring within the scope of his employment. A Member

Section 2. If a settlement of a claim is made or a judgment is rendered against a Member

and that Member was either represented by the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office or represented

Section 3. In consideration of the good faith performance by Members of their official

duties this grant of indemnity shall constitute an inviolable contract within the Metro Government,

Section 4. Upon receiving service of a summons and complaint in any action in tort

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Section 5. Metro Government may refuse to pay a judgment or settlement in any action

against a Member, or if Metro Government pays any claim or judgment against any Member

pursuant to Section 2 of this Article, it may recover from such Member the amount of such payment

and the costs to defend if it determines that:

i. the Member acted or failed to act because of fraud, malice, or corruption; or

ii. the action was outside the actual or apparent scope of his employment; or

ARTICLE 24. SALARY SCHEDULE

2005.

Section 2. Effective July 1, 2005, the wages and longevity pay for the Members shall

Section 3. In the event the occupational license fee revenue received by Metro

Section 4. Effective July 1, 2006, the wages and longevity pay for the Members shall

increase by no less than two percent (2%) above the July 1, 2005 wage adjustment. (The wages and

Section 5. In the event the occupational license fee revenue received by Metro

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ARTICLE 25 – PENSION

Section 1. Metro Government shall enroll and begin required contributions to the

Section 2. Metro Government agrees to participate and contribute in the federal Social

Security program in accordance with the law, recognizing that the former members of the City of

Section 3. Metro Government agrees to petition for and conduct a divided referendum to

ARTICLE 26 – COURT PAY

Section 1. In the event that an active Member or a retired Louisville Metro Police

Officer (or a retiree from the former Louisville Division of Police or the Jefferson County Police

Department) is required to appear to testify in Court outside of his regularly scheduled work hours

Section 2 If an active Member’s court appearance for which he was paid Court Pay as

ARTICLE 27 – OVERTIME

Section 1. A workday shall consist of eight (8) hours except Members assigned to units

utilizing a 4/10 schedule, in which case a workday shall consist of ten (10) hours. A regular

workweek shall be forty (40) hours in any calendar week. Members shall be paid overtime at the

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Section 2. Members are scheduled in advance to work a forty (40) hour schedule. Unit

commanders will submit a monthly off day schedule through their division commander to the Chief

of Police. The Department will modify schedules as far in advance as possible to accommodate

Section 3. The Department shall not change a Member’s scheduled off day(s) unless

Section 4. Overtime earned shall be reported and paid in fifteen (15) minute increments.

ARTICLE 28 – SPECIAL DUTY PAY

When a Member is assigned by the Chief or his designated representative and works in an

acting capacity in a position having a higher classification than his regular position, the Member

shall be paid at the rate established for the higher classification for every hour or major portion

ARTICLE 29 – SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY

Section 1. A Field Training Officer shall receive five (5) hours of overtime pay for each

week that he performs the duties of a Field Training Officer, that is, during which time he

Section 3. Canine Officers and any other Members acting as dog handlers shall receive

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ARTICLE 30 – PAID AND UNPAID LEAVES

Section 1. Annual Leave/Holidays.

A. Effective upon ratification of this Agreement by the Metro Council, full-time

Members are eligible to receive annual leave/holidays with pay as provided in the schedule set forth

below:

Years of Service Bi-weekly Leave Earned

1 through 4 years 6.24 hours

5 through 9 years 8.08 hours

B. The annual leave/holidays listed above shall be paid leave days with the

C. From November 1 to December 15 of each year, a Member may submit one

primary annual leave/holiday request of a maximum of eighty (80) consecutive hours for the

following calendar year to his immediate supervisor. Requests shall be submitted on an Off Time

D. Annual leave/holiday accrual is cumulative to the extent set forth herein.

Accrued annual leave/holidays cannot exceed 480 hours and any leave in excess of this amount

Section 2. Personal days.

In addition to the annual and holiday leave allowed above, there shall be, each year, thirty–

two (32) personal hours of leave time granted which must be taken as time off in the year granted,

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Section 3. Bereavement Leave.

In the event a death occurs in a Member’s immediate family, the Member shall be granted up to

Section 4. Other Leaves

Leave of absence may be granted to maintain continuity of service in instances where

unusual and unavoidable circumstances require a Member’s absence. Leaves are granted on the

assumption that the Member will be available to return to regular employment when the conditions

necessitating the leave permit.

ARTICLE 31 – SICK LEAVE

Section 1.

A. Members shall request paid sick leave of the Chief of Police or his duly

authorized representative. The Chief or his duly authorized representative shall not unreasonably or

arbitrarily deny paid sick leave. Sick leave with pay shall be granted to Members when they are

unable to perform their duty because of sickness or injury.

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Section 2. It is the intent of this Article to provide sick leave for eligible Members;

however, it is understood that during the time when an Member uses sick leave in excess of a

Section 3. A Member who is unable to report for duty because of illness, injury,

Section 4. Light Duty

A. It is the responsibility of a member to advise the Office of the Chief of Police

through the appropriate chain of command of an inability to perform all job functions required of

active duty status. A decision to request “light duty” status will be made between the member and

perform full job functions and for a sworn member to perform full police functions.

C. Members on “light duty” status shall report in writing to the Chief of Police

every thirty (30) days of their status, including a medical certification of their diagnosis and

Section 5. Sick leave with pay may be granted at the discretion of the Chief to a

Section 6. Maternity And Paternity Leave

A. Members shall be granted six weeks of paid maternity leave. Members

ARTICLE 32 – IN-LINE-OF-DUTY INJURIES AND DEATH IN-LINE-OF-DUTY

Section 1. The Metro Government agrees to pay medical and hospital expenses required

for the treatment and rehabilitation of in-line-of-duty injuries and disabilities resulting from an in–

Section 2. The term in-line-of-duty injuries shall be construed to mean those injuries

Section 3. In the event a Member should receive service disability injuries rendering

him temporarily unable to perform his duties, he shall continue to receive his salary at his regular

rate of pay for a period not to exceed one year; provided, however, that the Member endorse and

Section 4. In the event that a Member dies as a result of service connected cause, the

Metro Government shall pay to the beneficiary designated by the Member or in the event there is no

Section 5. It is understood that the intention of Section 4 is to compensate dependents in

Section 6. In the event that any supplementary payment is made under this Article, and

subsequent Worker’s Compensation income benefits are paid to the Member or his widow or

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ARTICLE 33. HEALTH INSURANCE

Section 1. Benefits Under Insurance Plans

In addition to health insurance plans available to all Metro Government employees

(hereafter “non–FOP plans”) which are also available to Members, Metro Government shall offer

a. the physician co pay previously set at ten ($10) dollars shall be increased to twenty

Section 2. Members Contributions

A. From the effective date of this Agreement through calendar year 2005, Metro

B. Beginning December 2005 for calendar year 2006, the Members shall pay

the following monthly premiums:

Type of coverage FOP-Only Plans Non-FOP Plans

Employee only $20 $10

C. Beginning December 2006 for calendar year 2007, the Members shall pay the

following monthly premiums:

Type of coverage FOP-Only Plans Non-FOP Plans

Employee only $20 $20

ARTICLE 34 -CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCES

Section 1. Members shall receive an annual clothing allowance of $1,300.00 payable in

quarterly payments by separate checks, beginning July 1 of each fiscal year. Effective July 1, 2006,

Section 2. Members shall receive an annual equipment allowance of $900 payable in

quarterly payments by separate checks, beginning July 1 of each fiscal year. Provided, however,

Section 3. If a Member has been assigned to a non-uniform function for three (3) years

Section 4. Metro Government will furnish a Member covered by this Agreement with

Section 5. A Member who resigns or retires from service after successful completion

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ARTICLE 35 – LIFE INSURANCE

The Metro Government will provide all Members with a group life insurance plan that

contains the following provisions:

ARTICLE 36 – TUITION BENEFITS

ARTICLE 37 – PERSONAL PROPERTY REIMBURSEMENT

Section 1. Officers desiring to be reimbursed by the Metro Government for personal

property lost or damaged while on duty or responding to an official police action may submit to the

Chief in writing such request, indicating the circumstances and particulars (including date, time and

Section 2. Personal property covered in paragraph 1 shall not exceed $325.00 for any

ARTICLE 38 – GENDER

ARTICLE 39 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT

Section 1. Metro Government and the Lodge shall not be bound by any requirement,

which is not specifically stated in this Agreement. Specifically, but not exclusively Metro

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Section 2. The Lodge and Metro Government agree that this Agreement is intended to

Section 3. Should any provision of this Agreement be found to be inoperative, void or

Section 4. It is expressly understood that no provision of this Agreement shall be

ARTICLE 40 – TERM

Section 1. This Agreement shall become effective as of July 1, 2004 and shall remain in

Section 2. Should either party desire to alter any portion of any terms hereof, that party