Number
021193
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BREIER
Title
An ordinance relating to additional vacation and off-time for members of the police department who demonstrate outstanding merit.
Sections
350-40-15-a-2 am
Analysis
Currently, the chief of police is authorized to establish departmental rules for the purpose of granting additional vacation and off-days to members of the police force who demonstrate outstanding merit in the apprehension of criminals and meritorious acts beyond the call of duty. Under this ordinance, non-sworn members of the police department will be eligible for additional vacation and off-days for meritorious acts.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 350-40-15-a-2 of the code is amended to read:
350-40. Vacations.
15. POLICE DEPARTMENT.
a. Members of the Police Force.
a-2. The chief of police is authorized to establish departmental rules in accordance with city ordinances for the purpose of granting additional vacation and off days to members of the police [[force]] >>department<< who demonstrate outstanding merit in the apprehension of criminals and meritorious acts of heroism and bravery beyond the call of duty. No more than 14 additional off days shall be granted to any one member of the police [[force]] >>department<< in a calendar year.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Legislative Reference Bureau
Date:_____________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date:____________________
Requestor
Drafter
LRB02609-1
TWM/cac
11/22/2002