Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words, combination of words, terms, and phrases as used in these rules and regulations shall have the meanings set forth in the following definitions.
EMPLOYEE. All firefighters and emergency first responders, and all officers of the Department, albeit not for any collective bargaining or Public Employment Labor Relations Act purposes, but among other purposes, recruitment, workers compensation and withholding from compensation are hereby deemed EMPLOYEES.
EMPLOYEE IN GOOD STANDING. Any employee of the Department, who continues to meet all training, participation and health requirements of these Department rules and regulations as amended.
FIREFIGHTER. Any permanent, non-probationary employee of the Department, including all officers.
GOVERNING AUTHORITY. The City Council of the City of La Crescent or the Joint Powers Board to the extent of the powers delegated by the Joint Power Agreement of August 15, 1988 as amended.
INACTIVE STATUS. Not in compliance with training, participation or health requirements of these Department rules and regulations as amended. An inactive employee of the Department is not an employee in good standing.
OFFICER. A firefighter who has been duly appointed to and continues in a supervisory capacity in the Department as provided in these provisions, including the Chief, and designated officer supervisory positions as may be recommended by the Chief and approved by the Governing Authority.
PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER. A firefighter who has not yet completed the prescribed probationary period in accordance with these Department rules and regulations as amended.
(Ord. 333, passed 2-12-96)