After the arrival of FY21 police department replacement vehicles (anticipated delivery*---~ (Formatted: Justified, Indent: Left: 0"
approximately Spring of 2021), the City will make available to the UAW units four used vehicles
that_can be used for work purposes. As this is a trial program to assess usage and cost, the City is
not obligated _to replace these vehicles with other vehicles when they become too costly to maintain
in the sole determination of the City. In the event that sufficient vehicles are not provided for all
employees who clect_to utilize a city vehicle, seniority as outlined in Article 10 will be the
determining factor in allocating vehicles. The City_and the Union will work together to determine
vehicle assignment. When the City becomes aware of any upcoming changes to this vehicle
program, it will notify the Union with as much advance notice as possible and will meet with the
Union up on request.
Article 33
Travel
Occasionally employees travel as part of their duties. When the need for travel occurs the City
shall pay all cost related to the travel consistent with the City’s travel policy. Cost shall include,
but not be limited to: transportation cost [plane, train, automobile rental [if required],
automobile at the prescribed mileage rate, etc.], meals including tax and tip, lodging
[including all taxes and a five (5) minute phone call home each night] and other reasonably related
miscellaneous expenses.
Travel mileage payments shall be computed by the Financial Reporting Office in accordance
with the approved travel tables prepared by the New Hampshire Department of Transp ortation
and Rand McNally .
Article 34
Personnel File
Every employee covered under this Agreement shall be entitled to access to supervisory records
and reports of competence, personal character and efficiency, along with all other information
maintained in their official personnel file. The City shall allow the employ ce access to their file
within twenty four (24) hours notice. Upon request the City shall copy the file for the emp loy ce.
Subsequent copies will be made at cost.
Article 35
Protective Clothing
The City shall provide employees with all legally required protective clothing at City expense.
The City will, in its reasonable discretion, provide protective clothing and equipment to
employees performing operations in departments where it determines that such clothing and
equip ment will enhance employee safety or comfort.
In addition, the City will provide employees with a clothing allowance adequate to purchase four
(4) sets of uniforms per year in departments where uniforms are required.
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