1991-0926_CVWD GENERAL EMPLOYEES_Memorandum of Understanding•
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
AND THE
CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT GENERAL EMPLOYEES
SECTION 1. AGREEMENT
This agreement is entered into by the parties on behalf of the
Capistrano Valley Water District, hereinafter known as the
"District," and the Capistrano Valley Water District General
Employees, hereinafter known as "General Employees," in accordance
with the provisions of Section 3500-3510 of the California
Government Code, otherwise known as the Meyers-Milias, Brown Act.
All provisions of this agreement are effective upon adoption of
this agreement by the Board of Directors unless otherwise
specified.
SECTION 2. RECOGNITION
The District recognizes the General Employees as the "recognized
employee organization" for all non-management and non-confidential
full-time employees.
SECTION 3. RULES AND REGULATIONS
It is understood and agreed that there exists within the District
certain Personnel Rules and Regulations, departmental rules and
regulations, and other written policies of the District which shall
remain in full force and effect during the term of this agreement.
SECTION 4. SALARY INCREASE
The District agrees to grant a salary increase of five percent of
base pay, effective on July 1, 1991, to all employees in the unit
of representation. This increase shall be calculated by
multiplying the approved salary steps by five percent rounded to
the nearest dollar.
SECTION 5. WORK BOOT REIMBURSEMENT
The District will provide CAL/OSHA certified work boots and replace
on an as needed basis as determined by a department manager,
however, no less frequently than once a year. If an employee
wishes to purchase a boot other than the model boot which would be
provided by the District, the District will reimburse the employee
for the cost of the boot up to a maximum of $100.00 provided the
boot which is purchased is a CAL/OSHA certified steel toe work boot
and the employee submits an appropriate receipt for the purchase.
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If a special boot type is considered necessary by the department
head, the District will proivde an allowance above the $100.
SECTION 6. IRC SECTION 125 BENEFIT PLANS
The District will investigate the interest of employees to provide
an opportunity to participate on a voluntary basis in a Dependent
Care Assistance Program (Section 129) under Internal Revenue Code
Section 125, which allows employees to redirect part of their
salary, before it is taxed, to be used for child, elderly and
dependent care.
The District will also investigate IRC section 106 for the
feasibility of offering supplemental medical programs allowing
premiums not provided by the District to be paid by the employee
with pre-tax dollars.
SECTION 7. MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Effective July 1, 1991, General employees shall receive a mileage
reimbursement of $.275 per mile, in accordance with IRS standards.
SECTION 8. MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
The District hereby agrees to pay up to the following amounts for
medical insurance:
Exclusive Provider
Coverage (EPO)
Employee/month $173.88
Employee + 1 dependent
per month $376.12
Employee + 2 dependents
per month $501.17
For medical coverage through the Southern California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority for the period of October 1, 1991 to June 30,
1992. Employees may choose the PPO option and pay the difference
in cost.
SECTION 9. CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS
All fringe benefits previously granted and currently in effect to
represented employees shall remain in full force and effect for
fiscal years 1991-92 unless modified by the provisions of this
agreement.
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SECTION 10. SEPARABILITY
The provisions contained in this agreement have been bargained for
and agreed to independently, and no particular clause, condition,
or agreement is contingent or dependent upon any other therefore,
should any such clause, condition, or agreement be held to be void
or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms and conditions of this
agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
This agreement, entered into this 26 day of September, 1991.
CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Ray A. Auerbach, General Manager
CAPISTRANO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
GENERAL EMPLOYEES
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