The Fire Chief Sample Clauses
The 'Fire Chief' clause designates a specific individual, typically the Fire Chief, as the authority responsible for overseeing fire safety and emergency response within a given context, such as a construction site or public event. This clause outlines the Fire Chief's powers, which may include issuing safety directives, ordering evacuations, or halting operations if fire hazards are identified. Its core practical function is to centralize decision-making and responsibility for fire safety, ensuring swift and coordinated action in emergencies and reducing confusion about who has the authority to act.
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The Fire Chief may reprimand any employee for cause. Such reprimand shall be in writing and addressed and presented to the employee who will initial receipt. A signed copy shall be delivered to the Personnel Department for inclusion in the employee's personnel file. The employee may submit an explanation or rebuttal. Reprimands may not be appealed to the Personnel Board or arbitration. Written reprimands and rebuttals or explanations thereof shall be removed from an employee's personnel file, including such files within the Department, one year after the filing thereof, provided there is a written request for removal from the affected employee.
The Fire Chief may reprimand any employee for cause. Such reprimand shall be in writing and addressed and presented to the employee who will initial receipt. A signed copy shall be delivered to the Human Resources Department for inclusion in the employee's personnel file. The employee may submit an explanation or rebuttal. Reprimands may not be appealed to the Personnel Board or arbitration. Written reprimands and rebuttals or explanations thereof shall be removed from an employee's personnel file, including such files within the Department, one year after the filing thereof, provided there is a written request for removal from the affected employee. All reprimands which are purged will be maintained in a confidential file. The information maintained in such a file shall not be used to evaluate disciplinary action or be considered for eligibility for promotions, special positions or training opportunities, but may be used for the purpose of responding to appropriate record requests. Any materials removed from a Fire Department file, which are required to be maintained by the records retention requirements established by the Nebraska Secretary of State shall also be maintained in said confidential file.
The Fire Chief s determination there is justification and there exists a meaningful job to perform is final and without right of appeal.
The Fire Chief will post notice of Collateral Pay opportunities in advance. All Collateral Pay opportunities shall be compensated at the participating member’s regular rate of pay (i.e. straight time).
The Fire Chief subject to the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, shall exercise day-to-day control over the SEFD, subject to all applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations. The Fire Chief, who shall serve as the onsite administrator and manager of the Fire Department, shall be responsible for the efficient operation of the SEFD. The Fire Chief shall, subject to the policies promulgated by the Committee and under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, have the power and responsibilities to:
A. Administer and enforce all of the rules and regulations and such emergency directives for the disposition and discipline of the SEFD and its officers and personnel;
B. Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of the SEFD;
C. Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other personnel;
D. Delegate such of the Fire Chief’s authority as the Fire Chief may deem necessary for the efficient operation of the SEFD, to be exercised under the Fire Chief’s jurisdiction and supervision;
E. Report at least monthly to the Chief Executive Officer in such form as shall be prescribed by the Chief Executive Officer on the operation of the SEFD during the preceding month and make such other reports as may be requested by the Chief Executive Officer;
F. The Fire Chief shall prepare monthly reports presenting an overview of the previous monthly activity but not limited to: community outreach, call responded to and nature of the calls, major issues or concern being addressed and any other relevant information from the SEFD Committee meetings; and
G. Enforce all rules and regulations of the SEFD, as adopted and amended from time to time by the Committee.