Common use of Bargaining Agent Security Clause in Contracts

Bargaining Agent Security. SECTION 1. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assignees of the parties hereto during the term of this contract, and no provisions, terms or obligations herein contained shall be modified, altered or changed in any respect except by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. A. The FOP president’s duty assignment shall be in accordance with Article 19. The FOP President may be assigned to a day-shift position during his/her term of office, by mutual agreement of the FOP President and the Chief of Police. The president shall report directly to the Chief of Police or his designee regarding FOP business. B. It is understood that the FOP president's first duty is that of a Midwest City Police Officer and that interference with those duties should be minimized. The president or his designee may conduct FOP business for short periods of time during his/her normal duty shift so long as it does not interfere with police business. In the event that a designee is conducting FOP business, he/she shall obtain prior approval from his/her immediate supervisor. In the event of absence of the president of the FOP for any period scheduled in excess of five (5) working days, the rights of the president under this article shall be extended to the first vice- president of the FOP, should the need arise. In the event of a change in the presidency of the FOP, the newly elected president shall receive no loss of pay. C. It shall, be the responsibility and right of the president of the FOP, or his designee, to communicate directly with any City Official or other employee, after proper notification of the Chief of Police, if deemed necessary to avoid potential grievances or other potential personnel problems.