R2021-164 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Collective Bargaining Agreement Pay and Benefits for Decatur Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Committee

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Section 2 (a). The City agrees to notify the Union of any promotional examinations or any assignment openings, and listed or recommended study materials for such written examination, if any,not less than 45 calendar days prior to the examination or 10 calendar days prior to the filling of the assigned position, as the case may be. (b). The City shall make all assignments based on articulable facts related to officer performance, experience in the assignment area, work evaluations and seniority. Such facts shall be articulated to any officer applying for an assignment after the assignment has been made,upon written or verbal request for same. An officer may be accompanied by a Union executive board member when learning of the facts regarding such assignment, but said Union executive board member may only listen and observe and may not participate in the discussion. Section 3. Employees taking Civil Service promotional examinations shall have the right to review the correct answers and their scores on all portions of such examinations in accordance with the rules of the Civil Service Commission, provided that the identity of the individuals grading the oral portions of the examinations shall not be disclosed. Section 4. The following procedure will govern all promotional processes for Sergeant: (a).All examinations shall relate to the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the critical and essential functions of the position applied for. Eligibility for promotion to the position of Sergeant shall be based on: 1) Oral examination 25 points; 2)Written examination 50 points; 3)Evaluation of work record 20.points; 4) Seniority(0.25 points for each year of service to 20 years) 5 points. 5)Military credit may be applied as prescribed by statute. (b) Oral Examination The oral examination shall constitute 25 points of the final grade. The oral examination shall consist of ten(10) questions to be determined by the Chief of Police. All applicants shall be given the same ten questions and all questions will be based on the critical and essential job functions for the position of Police Sergeant. Each question shall have a value of 2.5 points with the total value of the examination to be 25 points. There shall be no partial points awarded. Oral interviews shall be audio and video recorded and shall be conducted and graded prior to the giving of the written examination. The candidates shall be notified of their scores on the oral examination prior to being given the written examination. The City shall provide a copy of the video and audio recordings and the correct answers of the oral exam to the candidate if requested within five (5)business days of the final candidate's oral exam at no expense to the candidate or the Union. (c). Written Examination 11