Written orders shall be issued to provide direction for new Rules, Department operations, Programs, and Procedures. The City shall give a copy of any change or addition to the Proce dures Manual or any file letter to the President of Local 3382 a minimum of ten (10) days prior to its effective date. The written order and new rules shall be subject to the grievance procedure provided herein up to the office of the Chief/Director. Decisions of the Chief/Director relative to Rule or Procedure changes appealed under the provisions of this Section shall not be subject to arbitration unless there is a violation of the collective bargaining agreement. A copy of the Rule Book and all subsequent changes shall be provided to each member by the City.
Verbal orders shall continue to be used in emergency situations and also in those non-emergency situations where such orders are issued for the purpose of carrying out pre-established policies of the Department. In the event certain verbal orders are causing confusion and thereby leading to non-uniformity in Department operations, such orders when called to the attention of the Administration shall be reduced to writing for clarification.