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Exhibit A Aside from time devoted to the conditions of Stations 1,7,10 and 11, during the hearing, the matter of "mask fitting", was the only thing new relative to Article 15. Recommendation Adopt status quo language with addition of Union's Article 15.04 proposal. Article 16, Hours Employer Proposal Article 16.02 Add "Kelly Days shall not be scheduled on County recognized holidays. Employees on Tight duty shall not be permitted to reschedule their Kelly days except when it falls on Saturday or Sunday in which case it will be taken on the next scheduled work day." In the Employer's view, the second sentence has significance. It is predicated on the assumption that employees designated for "light duty" will be placed on a 37.5 hour shift doing administrative work. As such, the advance designation of a "Kelly Day" by a light duty employee must be taken to avoid "banking" the day into the future when they return to 24 hour shift status. Recommendation: Revise language of Article 16.02 as follows: "Employees on light duty, while assigned to an administrative shift (i.e., 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday), shall not be permitted to reschedule their Kelly Days except when it falls on Saturday or Sunday, in which case it will be taken on the next scheduled work day." Article 17, Staffing Union Position Article 17.02 New language "The County will allow eight (8) employees off on approved leave per shift...." The parties agreed to increase the number from 6 to 8 people for approved time off. The issue is whether the word "may" or "will" governs allowing time off for approved leave. The Employer's concern is maintaining the right to deny time -5- 30