Shift Adjustment. Management and the POA reaffirm that scheduling is a management responsibility. However in the matter of shift adjustment policies, it is agreed that the following guidelines will be followed: A. In any situation necessitating a shift adjustment, volunteers will first be sought. B. Shift adjustments will not be for more than two hours. C. Shift adjustments for special units or assignments are not covered by this guideline and remain the discretion of the Unit Supervisor or Bureau Commander. D. Whenever volunteers cannot be located, Officers assigned will be chosen sequentially by seniority. E. Generally, no more than two Officers per shift should be ordered to adjust unless a specific event necessitates it. F. At least 14 days notice will normally be given, but in no event will less than seven days notice be given, for an ordered shift adjustment. G. An Officer authorized to shift adjust will not suffer loss of briefing pay or other normal benefit.
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