THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

AND

THE SAN ANTONIO POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION

October 1, 2006

Through

September 30, 2009

Preamble 1

ARTICLE 1 1

Duration 1

ARTICLE 2 1

Definitions 1

ARTICLE 3 2

Association Rights. 2

Section 1.  Recognition. 2

Section 2.  Payroll Deductions. 2

Section 3. Time Off for Association Business. 4

Section 4.  Bulletin Boards. 5

Section 5. Members of the Board of Directors. 5

Section 6.  Addressing of Shift Roll Call Meetings, In-Service Training and Police Academy Cadet Classes. 5

ARTICLE 4 6

Management Duties to the Association. 6

Section 1. The City shall provide the following materials to every officer: 6

Section 2.  The City shall not engage in the following practices: 6

Section 3. Consistent Interpretation. 7

ARTICLE 5 7

Non-Discrimination by the Association. 7

ARTICLE 6 7

No Strike Clause. 7

ARTICLE 7 7

Management Rights. 7

ARTICLE 8 9

Maintenance of Standards. 9

ARTICLE 9 9

Labor Relations Committee. 9

Section 1.  Labor Relations Committee. 9

Section 2.  Labor Relations Subcommittees. 10

Section 3. Defense of Officials. 10

ARTICLE 10. 10

Safety and Equipment 10

Section 1.  General. 10

Section 2.  Preventive Vehicle Maintenance Program. 10

Section 3.  Take-Home Cars. 11

Section 4. Radios. 11

Section 5.   Soft Body Armor. 12

Section 6.  Ammunition. 12

Section 7.  Labor Relations Committee as Equipment Advisory Committee. 12

Section 8.  Reimbursement Procedures. 12

Section 9.  Standardized Installation of Equipment. 13

ARTICLE 11. 13

Promotions 13

Section 1.  Definitions. 13

Section 2.  Study Materials. 14

Section 3.  Promotion to Detective Investigator, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain. 15

Section 4.  Requirements After Promotion. 16

Section 5. Appointment to Commander. 17

Section 6. Appointment to Deputy Chief. 18

Section 7.  Appointment of Assistant Chief. 19

ARTICLE 12.