2109.30 Vacancies
   For the period that this title of the code remains in effect, the total number of budgeted Command positions in the Police Department shall be:
TOTAL CAPTAINS
DEPUTY CHIEFS PRO TEM
9
3
10
2
11
1
12
30 Lieutenants
92 Sergeants
1 Secretary of Police
The city agrees that work currently performed by the Secretary of Police is work performed by a TPCOA member, and unless there is mutual agreement in future negotiations that work will continue to be performed by a TPCOA member.
 
   Any increase in the numbers shall be determined by the Chief of Police. For the period that this title of the code remains in effect, the total number of budgeted Command positions in the Police Department will be maintained at no less than this level subject to the layoff procedure herein.
   All bargaining unit vacancies will be filled within sixty (60) days provided there is a list available at the time the vacancy occurs, then the vacancy shall be filled within sixty (60) days after the list has been established.
   Assignment of Command Officers within the Department will continue to be the responsibility of the Chief of Police who shall determine the number and levels of Command Officers needed in the various Bureaus.