Common use of Assignment Duration Clause in Contracts

Assignment Duration. A. The Association and the Department agree that opportunities for various assignments should be made available to Port Police Lieutenants. Reasonable time limits in an assignment increase the opportunity for Unit members to learn specialized skills and ensure a wider dissemination of knowledge, experience, and expertise throughout the Port Police Division. B. Port Police Lieutenant assignments are normally made for a minimum of three years. Temporary extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis by the Port Warden II, who is the Chief of the Port Police Division within the Department. C. The establishment, duties, and staffing levels of special assignments are based on the needs of the Port Police Division and are at the discretion of the Port Warden II. D. The creation or reduction of assignment positions and length thereof are at the discretion of the Port Warden II. E. Regardless of time in a specialized assignment, an employee may be reassigned when: 1. An employee requests to be moved from the position; 2. An evaluation of the performance of the assigned employee is below acceptable standards and the employee fails to correct performance problems within a reasonable time period; 3. An employee commits an act of misconduct; 4. The position is no longer necessary as deemed by the Port Warden II or their designee and is eliminated; or, 5. The Port Warden II determines that positions must be rotated sooner based on the needs of the Port Police Division.