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vi. Copy of performance evaluations including supporting documentation.

vii. Copies of commendations and awards including supporting documentation.

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

B. The purpose of supervisory files is to encourage supervisors to maintain informal

records on a continuing basis, which will provide substantiation for performance ratings or other

ARTICLE 19 – TRANSFER RIGHTS

Section 1. 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;

Section 2. A Member shall be notified by the Chief of the intended involuntary transfer

or duty assignment by ten (10) days written notice setting forth with specificity the reason for said

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Section 3. A Member may appeal an involuntary transfer in accordance with Article12.

ARTICLE 20 – RESIDENCY

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

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

shall be represented by the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office or represented by private counsel

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

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

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

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

Section 1. Retroactively to July 1, 2007, Members shall receive an increase in base

Section 2. Beginning on July 1, 2008 and for each subsequent fiscal year under this

Agreement, the Members shall receive an increase in base hourly rate of pay of a percentage equal

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ARTICLE 25 – PENSION

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

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

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

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

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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. Any Member, including a Police Training Officer, shall receive the following

pay for each full day the Member accompanies a probationary officer:

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

Section 4. Effective July 1, 2008, Members shall receive fifty ($.50) cents per hour shift

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:

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Years of Service Bi-weekly Leave Earned

1 through 4 years 6.24 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

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

must be taken by December 31st of any calendar year. Upon termination, a Member shall be entitled

Section 2. Personal days.

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

Section 3. Bereavement Leave.

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

to three (3) workdays of leave with pay. The immediate family consists of a Member’s spouse,

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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.

The duration of each leave of absence will depend upon each circumstance and the

recommendation and approval of the Chief of Police. The leave of absence is considered a privilege.

Granting of leaves of absence will be administered with utmost discretion, taking into account the

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.

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

calendar working month, he shall not accrue nor be compensated for holidays or other monetary

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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

B. “Light duty” status permits a member who is unable to perform all job

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

Member in case of illness or disability in the Member’s immediate family reasonably requiring the

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

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

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

dependents for the period for which payment under this Article has been made, the Member or his

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ARTICLE 33 – HEALTH INSURANCE

Section 1. Health Insurance Plan Year 2008

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

Section 2. Health Insurance Plan Year 2009

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

B. Beginning December 2008 for health plan year 2009 the Members shall pay the

following monthly premiums:

Type of coverage FOP-Only Plans Non-FOP Plans

Employee only $30 $30

Section 3. Health Insurance Plan Years 2010 and 2011

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

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

B. Beginning December 2009 for health plan year 2010, the Members shall pay the

following monthly premiums:

Type of coverage FOP Plans NON-FOP Plans

Employee only $40 $35

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C. Beginning December 2010 for health plan year 2011, the Members shall pay the

following monthly premiums:

Type of coverage FOP Plans NON-FOP Plans

Employee only $40 $40

ARTICLE 34 – CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCES

Section 1. Members shall receive an annual clothing allowance of $1,500 payable in

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

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

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

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

place) of the incident giving rise to such claim, a description of the property lost or damaged, proof

of purchases and acquisitions, date of purchase or acquisition, value when purchased or acquired,

and value claimed at time of loss or damage.

ARTICLE 38 – GENDER

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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

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

cover all matters referred to in Article 2 and that during the term of this Agreement, neither Metro

ARTICLE 40 – TERM

Section 1. This Agreement shall become effective upon approval by the parties and shall

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

shall notify the other party in writing not less than one hundred and fifty (150) days prior to June

30, 2011.

Section 3. Metro Government intends to continue the special employment benefit