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RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into between Indian River County/Indian River
County Emergency Services District (the "COUNTY") and the International Association of
Firefighters, Local 2201 (the "UNION").
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the UNION currently have a collective bargaining agreement
("CBA") covering the terms and conditions of employment of all employees in PERC Certification
Number 1617 that remains in effect through September 30, 2027;
WHEREAS, due to anomalies in the Telestaff system being utilized by the COUNTY, the parties
wish to amend Articles 28 and 31 of the CBA.
NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY and the UNION agree as follows:
1. Article 28.04 — The amendment intends to change the Annual leave approved outside the
Seniority month selection process from at least twenty-four (24) hours' notice to at least forty-eight
(48) hours' notice to the COUNTY. Article 28.04 of the CBA shall be amended as follows:
Article 28.04 — Employees with the most time in total service years will be given preference
when granting annual leave which shall be scheduled via the County's electronic scheduling
software, during the seniority months (November, for January, February, and March;
February for April, May, and June; May for July, August, and September; August for
October, November, and December). Bargaining unit employees may cancel annual leave
that has been approved through the Seniority Month selection process either during the
Seniority Month in which it is granted, or at any time up to six (6) weeks prior to the date
that the annual leave is to be taken, whichever is greater. Annual leave that has been
approved through the Seniority Month selection process may not be cancelled other than as
provided in Article 28.04, except as authorized in writing by the Fire Chief, or designee, in
his sole discretion. The Fire Chief's decision to authorize or not authorize the cancellation
of annual leave shall not be grievable. Notwithstanding their ability to cancel annual leave
as provided in Article 28.04, bargaining unit employees who use the Seniority Month
selection process via the County's electronic scheduling software shall continue to be
required to use a minimum of one shift of annual leave. Annual leave approved outside the
Seniority Month selection process (on a first come, first served basis) may be cancelled with
at least one shift in advance notice to the County.
2. Article 31.02 - PROPER FILLING OF AND DISTRIBUTION OF ADDITIONAL
HOURS — The amendment intends to change an employee finding coverage for mandatory
status to have only the individual actually working the special event assignment to be
moved to the bottom of the list instead of both. Article 31.02 B of the CBA shall be
amended as follows:
Article 31.02 B - The Fire Chief may authorize a special event assignment when needed
under special circumstances. The staffing of these events will be handled as outlined in
Article 31. Mandatory assignments of (4) hours or more pursuant to this subsection (D) shall
be considered an occurrence of mandatory coverage and the affected employee shall be
placed at the bottom of the eligibility list.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Memorandum of Understanding to
be executed and signed by their duly authorized representatives this day of
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
BY
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OUNTY ATTORNEY
Attest: Ryan L. Butter, Clerk of
Circuit Court and Comptroller
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