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Ratification of PBA Collective Bargaining Agreements – TPD Officers, Investigators, Sergeants & Lieutenants

Plain-language summary

The Commission approved collective bargaining agreements for TPD's Officers & Investigators and Sergeants & Lieutenants units represented by the PBA, contingent on union membership certification by October 1, 2023. Two prior motions by Commissioner Porter failed. Commissioners Matlow and Porter voted against the substitute motion, citing concerns over Article 8, which allows the police chief to retain officers who test positive for amphetamines.

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How each commissioner voted

5 present

The Motion

As stated on the record

Approve the collective bargaining agreements covering the bargaining units represented by the PBA conditional upon certification by the union representative that the union membership has approved the tentative agreement. Such certification shall be received by October 1, 2023.

Moved by
Seconded by
Official agenda title

Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreements – Big Bend Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent Association

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