Common use of Temporary Duty Clause in Contracts

Temporary Duty. Any employee may be assigned to be temporarily absent from his/her regular duties and place of employment for the purpose of performing other M-DCPS services, including participation in school surveys, training meetings, study courses, workshops, etc. Such temporary assignment will be initiated by the supervising administrator. Employees will receive their regular pay and may be allowed expenses, as provided by law and rules of the School Board. Such temporary duty shall be considered equal to the regular duties of the individual, and employees performing such assigned temporary duties shall not be considered to be on leave. When an employee is on assignment away from his/her school or regular place of employment, and that assignment requires (a) the employment of a substitute, (b) payment of travel expenses, or (c) out-of-county attendance, the employee must complete a request for Temporary Duty Form obtained from Human Resources. The request must be signed and approved by the supervising administrator and forwarded to Human Resources for final approval.