POA Contract (2024-2027)

Question 1

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:

Answer 1

6. The right to hire, promote, demote, and assign or transfer, excluding the right to assign or transfer for discipline except for cause

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

NRS 288.150

Negotiations

Question 3

Article 6.1.A

A normal workday shall consist of ________ _________ ________ in a day.

Answer 3

Ten consecutive hours

Question 4

Article 6.1.A

The normal workweek shall consist of any four consecutive ten hour days out of ________.

Answer 4

Seven

Question 5

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?

Answer 5

8 hours
(If not, 1.5 for all time worked prior to the 8 hours)

Question 6

The management of the City and the direction of the workforce include, but are not limited to, the services ______.

Answer 6

Performed

This refers to the services that are actively carried out by the workforce.

Question 7

The City has the right to determine the ______ and fair standards of peace officers’ performance.

Answer 7

Schedules

This relates to the scheduling aspects of peace officers’ work.

Question 8

Management retains the authority to set ______ and hours of shifts.

Answer 8

Schedules

This indicates that management controls the work scheduling.

Question 9

The City has the right to hire, promote, demote, and assign or transfer, excluding transfers for ______ except for cause.

Answer 9

Discipline

This implies that transfers cannot be made arbitrarily for disciplinary reasons.

Question 10

The City can establish ______ rules of conduct.

Answer 10

Reasonable

This emphasizes that rules must be fair and sensible.

Question 11

Management has the right to discharge or ______ for cause.

Answer 11

Discipline

This refers to the authority to manage employee behavior.

Question 12

The City’s failure to exercise a right or function does not constitute a ______ of that right.

Answer 12

Waiver

This indicates that not exercising a right does not mean it is relinquished.

Question 13

The City’s ability to exercise its rights in different ways is not in conflict with the ______ provisions of this Agreement.

Answer 13

Express

This means that explicitly stated provisions remain intact.

Question 14

Non-mandatory subjects of bargaining are defined under ______.

Answer 14

NRS 288.150

This relates to legal references for bargaining rules.

Question 15

The City does not waive its right to refuse to ______ over non-mandatory subjects in future negotiations.

Answer 15

Bargain

This indicates the City’s stance on negotiation topics.

Question 16

A normal workday shall consist of ______ consecutive hours in a day.

Answer 16

Ten (10)

This defines the standard length of a workday.

Question 17

The normal workweek shall consist of any ______ consecutive ten (10) hour days out of seven (7).

Answer 17

Four (4)

This specifies the typical length of a workweek for peace officers.

Question 18

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.

Answer 18

Eight (8)

This sets a minimum rest period between assignments.

Question 19

A shift starting between 8:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M. is considered a ______ shift.

Answer 19

Graveyard

This term is used to describe night shifts.

Question 20

Overtime is defined as working more than ______ hours in a week.

Answer 20

40

This defines the threshold for overtime pay.

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

Two (2)

This indicates the holiday pay rate.

Question 22

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.

Answer 22

Four (4)

This establishes a minimum payment for overtime work.

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

Twelve (12)

This refers to the notification period for call-out duty.

Question 24

Stand-by pay compensates employees at ______ per hour for every hour of their normal off-duty time.

Answer 24

$2.00

This defines the compensation for stand-by duty.

Question 25

The maximum allowed accumulation of TILO time at the end of any pay period is ______ hours.

Answer 25

80 ## Footnote This specifies the limit on TILO time accumulation.

Question 26

Base Wage is defined as:

Answer 26

Hourly base rate ## Footnote This refers to the basic pay structure.

Question 27

Premium wages include all of the following except:

Answer 27

Voluntary overtime ## Footnote This differentiates premium wages from regular wages.

Question 28

Effective July 1, 2024, salary schedules will be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index with a minimum of ______% and a maximum of ______%.

Answer 28

2%, 3% ## Footnote This sets the parameters for salary adjustments.

Question 29

If the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase is 5% or greater, the salary schedule increase shall be:

Answer 29

4.5% ## Footnote This outlines a specific condition for salary increases.

Question 30

Employees will receive a salary step advancement upon the anniversary date of their appointment and annually thereafter until they reach:

Answer 30

Step 10 ## Footnote This indicates the progression of salary steps.

Question 31

On the pay period that includes July 1, 2024, the old Schedules A and B shall be:

Answer 31

Eliminated ## Footnote This specifies changes to the salary schedule.

Question 32

Detectives will receive a salary step advancement on the anniversary date of their:

Answer 32

Promotion to Detective ## Footnote This highlights the promotion criteria for salary advancement.

Question 33

Employees promoted to Detective will receive at least ______% above their previous base wage.

Answer 33

8% ## Footnote This establishes the minimum increase for promoted employees.

Question 34

Employees hired after July 1, 2014, with 10-14 years of full-time employment, shall receive an additional:

Answer 34

4% ## Footnote This indicates a specific increase for certain employees.

Question 35

If voter-approved tax overrides Fund 268 and Fund 287 are not renewed by December 31, 2024, the City may:

Answer 35

Reopen negotiations on Article 7 ## Footnote This outlines a condition related to funding and negotiations.

Question 36

After completing seven (7) years of full-time employment, a peace officer shall receive an additional ______% of their base monthly wage.

Answer 36

3.5% ## Footnote This defines the longevity pay increase.

Question 37

A peace officer shall receive an additional ______% increase in longevity pay each year after completing seven years of employment.

Answer 37

0.5% ## Footnote This specifies the annual increase in longevity pay.

Question 38

The maximum longevity pay a peace officer can receive is ______%.

Answer 38

15% ## Footnote This sets a cap on longevity pay.

Question 39

Employees hired after July 1, 2008, can receive a maximum of ______% in longevity pay.

Answer 39

12.5% ## Footnote This establishes a different cap for newer employees.

Question 40

Employees hired after July 1, 2014, are ______ for longevity pay.

Answer 40

Not eligible ## Footnote This indicates a specific policy regarding newer hires.

Question 41

Peace officers working swing shift on a ten-hour shift shall receive ______% shift differential pay.

Answer 41

4% ## Footnote This specifies the additional pay for swing shifts.

Question 42

Peace officers working graveyard shift on a ten-hour shift shall receive ______% shift differential pay.

Answer 42

6% ## Footnote This establishes the pay differential for graveyard shifts.

Question 43

Peace officers assigned to special assignments such as Narcotics Investigations, Motor Officer, or K-9 Handlers shall receive ______% Assignment Differential Pay (ADP).

Answer 43

8% ## Footnote This defines the additional pay for special assignments.

Question 44

Peace officers assigned as temporary trainers during any portion of a pay period shall receive ______% of their wages for the duration of the assignment.

Answer 44

8% ## Footnote This specifies compensation for training duties.

Question 45

Peace officers certified in Spanish or another necessary second language shall receive an annual bilingual proficiency incentive of ______.

Answer 45

$1,250 ## Footnote This indicates the incentive for language skills.

Question 46

Peace officers hired after July 1, 2007 shall be issued ______ summer shirts as part of their basic uniform.

Answer 46

4 ## Footnote This specifies uniform requirements for new hires.

Question 47

The semi-annual clothing and footwear allowance provided by the City is ______ per payment.

Answer 47

$1,000 ## Footnote This defines the clothing allowance amount.

Question 48

The City will replace a ballistic vest every ______ years or as recommended by the manufacturer.

Answer 48

5 ## Footnote This sets the replacement schedule for safety equipment.

Question 49

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 ______.

Answer 49

$50 ## Footnote This specifies coverage for damaged personal items.

Question 50

A peace officer who has served at least ______ years and retires in good standing may purchase their first issued duty sidearm for $200.

Answer 50

15 ## Footnote This indicates eligibility criteria for purchasing service weapons.

Question 51

The City shall provide the Association with a current seniority list every ______.

Answer 51

September ## Footnote This outlines the frequency of seniority list updates.

Question 52

If two or more officers are promoted to the same pay grade on the same date, ______ determines seniority.

Answer 52

The officer’s numerical score on the hiring or promotional test ## Footnote This establishes the criteria for determining seniority.

Question 53

Shift bids shall begin on ______ and must be completed by ______ each year.

Answer 53

December 1st; January 15th ## Footnote This sets the timeline for shift bidding.

Question 54

To exercise seniority rights for annual leave, a peace officer must submit a request ______ days in advance.

Answer 54

30 ## Footnote This establishes the notice period for leave requests.

Question 55

An employee who resigns in good standing and is rehired within ______ year(s) shall be classified as ______.

Answer 55

1; Reinstated ## Footnote This defines the status of rehires.

Question 56

To be eligible for a promotional examination, an applicant must meet the minimum requirements by no later than the ______.

Answer 56

Filing deadline ## Footnote This sets the deadline for eligibility.

Question 57

If two appointments are to be made from the promotional eligibility list, the selection must be made from the top ______ names.

Answer 57

Seven ## Footnote This indicates the selection criteria for promotions.

Question 58

Promotional examinations for Police Sergeants shall be held in ______ of each year, unless extended.

Answer 58

April ## Footnote This establishes the timing for promotional exams.

Question 59

Employees must be given at least ______ days’ notice before the promotional testing date.

Answer 59

90 ## Footnote This sets the notification requirement for promotional testing.

Question 60

The minimum passing score for a promotional examination is ______.

Answer 60

70% ## Footnote This indicates the required passing score.

Question 61

If two applicants achieve identical scores on a promotional exam, ranking is determined by ______.

Answer 61

Classification seniority ## Footnote This specifies how ties are broken in ranking.

Question 62

An examinee must have a score of at least ______ to appeal their test results.

Answer 62

65% ## Footnote This establishes the threshold for appealing test results.

Question 63

If a peace officer voluntarily requests to return to a classified service position, the transfer is subject to the discretion of the ______.

Answer 63

Department Chief ## Footnote This indicates who has the final say on transfers.

Question 64

A peace officer who is removed from an unclassified position for reasons other than cause ______.

Answer 64

Will return to their former bargaining unit position ## Footnote This establishes the rights of removed officers.

Question 65

The promotional eligibility list remains in effect for ______ unless extended.

Answer 65

One year ## Footnote This specifies the duration of the eligibility list.

Question 66

All leave requests shall be submitted via __________ and are subject to the approval of the Department Chief or his designee.

Answer 66

Chain of command ## Footnote This outlines the process for submitting leave requests.

Question 67

In the event of a peace officer’s death, compensation for any unused accrued leave will be paid to __________.

Answer 67

The person listed as the beneficiary in the City-provided life insurance policy ## Footnote This indicates the beneficiary for leave compensation.

Question 68

If a peace officer’s birthday falls on a designated holiday, their birthday holiday will be observed on __________.

Answer 68

The day following the designated holiday ## Footnote This sets the policy for observing birthdays.

Question 69

A peace officer who is required to work on a holiday shall be compensated at __________ times their current rate of pay.

Answer 69

1.5 ## Footnote This specifies the holiday pay rate.

Question 70

Officers can accrue a maximum of __________ holiday leave hours before any excess hours are forfeited.

Answer 70

600 ## Footnote This establishes the cap on holiday leave accrual.

Question 71

What is the maximum holiday leave hours an officer can accrue before excess hours are forfeited?

Answer 71

600 hours ## Footnote Officers can accrue a maximum of 600 holiday leave hours.

Question 72

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?

Answer 72

Two pay periods ## Footnote The City must pay the officer for a maximum of two pay periods.

Question 73

Annual leave is provided to peace officers for what purpose?

Answer 73

Rest, relaxation, and personal business ## Footnote Annual leave is intended for rest, relaxation, and personal business.

Question 74

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?

Answer 74

1,500 hours ## Footnote Eligible officers can receive a maximum payout of 1,500 hours.

Question 75

How many days of bereavement leave is granted for a death in the immediate family?

Answer 75

Three days ## Footnote One of the three days must be used for attending the service.

Question 76

Military leave allows an employee to be relieved from duties without loss of full compensation for up to __________ shifts per calendar year.

Answer 76

20 shifts ## Footnote Employees can be relieved for a maximum of 20 shifts each calendar year.

Question 77

Departmental Rules and Regulations do not change or delete __________.

Answer 77

The Articles of this contract ## Footnote This is agreed upon by the City and the Association.

Question 78

Who is responsible for providing peace officers with current copies of Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures, and other Department manuals?

Answer 78

Department Chief ## Footnote The Department Chief is tasked with this responsibility.

Question 79

Departmental Rules and Regulations may include matters that are __________ under Nevada Revised Statutes 288.

Answer 79

Subject and not subject to mandatory bargaining ## Footnote This reflects the recognition by the City and the Association.

Question 80

Any changes to Rules and Regulations affecting subjects of mandatory bargaining must be preceded by __________.

Answer 80

Prior negotiations ## Footnote Changes must be negotiated beforehand.

Question 81

A grievance is defined as a complaint regarding working conditions, wages, benefits, departmental rules and regulations, or the ______ and application of this Agreement.

Answer 81

Interpretation ## Footnote This definition encompasses various aspects of the Agreement.

Question 82

The procedures set forth in Article 23 shall be the ______ remedy for any dispute or complaint that qualifies as a grievance.

Answer 82

Exclusive ## Footnote This indicates that these procedures are the only means to address grievances.

Question 83

If an employee wants to file a grievance, they must start the process as outlined in Section 3, Step ____.

Answer 83

1 ## Footnote The grievance process begins at Step 1.

Question 84

The Chief of Police or designee has ______ calendar days to make a written response to a signed grievance.

Answer 84

14 calendar days ## Footnote This is the timeframe for providing a response.

Question 85

If a mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be reached, the Association has the right to submit the matter to ______.

Answer 85

Arbitration ## Footnote This is the next step if a settlement is not achieved.

Question 86

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.

Answer 86

Department Rules and Regulations ## Footnote This exception allows for necessary adjustments.

Question 87

The arbitrator's fees and expenses shall be borne by the ______ side of the arbitration.

Answer 87

Losing ## Footnote The costs are incurred by the losing party.