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Docusign Envelope ID: 5BEB38E3-9A4C-4D1 9 -9586 -Al 7352C599AA Section 4. Union Representatives Bargaining unit employees who are officers or official representatives of the Union shall be given reasonable time off with pay to attend meetings with management representatives, or to be present at hearings where matters within the scope of representation are being considered. The use of official time for this purpose shall be reasonable and shall not interfere with the performance of department services as determined by the Department. Such employee representatives shall submit requests for excused absences to the Fire Chief. The Union shall submit a list of the officers of the Union to the Fire Chief in writing at such time there are any changes in such Union officers. Section 5. Salaries 5.1 Salary Ranges and Salary Increases for Contract Term Salary ranges have been established for Battalion Chiefs. For all current Battalion Chiefs at the time of the effective date of MOU, movement through the range will be five percent (5%) based on an annual performance review rating of at least "meets expectations" by the Fire Chief on July I each year and up to an additional two percent (2%) based on recommendation of Fire Chief and approval by the City Manager. For all Battalion Chief s promoted after the effective date of the MOU, movement through the range will be five percent (5%) based on an annual performance review rating of at least "meets expectations" by the Fire Chief and up to an additional two percent (2%) based on recommendation of Fire Chief and approval by City Manager on their anniversary date of their promotion. Once the Battalion Chief has reached the top of the salary range, no further increases are available. During the term of the MOU, the Fire Chief and City Manager will not provide an additional 2% salary increase based on an annual performance review. 5.2 Cost of Living Increases (COLA) During Contract Term 2026: Effective the first full pay period after July I, 2026 (July 4, 2026), Battalion Chiefs will receive a cost -of -living increase of three percent (3%) of their base pay. The Battalion Chiefs salary range will be adjusted accordingly. 2027: Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2027 (July 3, 2027), Battalion Chiefs will receive a cost -of -living increase of three percent (3%) of their base pay. The Battalion Chiefs salary range will be adjusted accordingly. 5.3 Acting Pay — Deputy Fire Chief / Fire Chief At the discretion of the Fire Chief or the City Manager, Battalion Chiefs may be assigned in an acting or interim basis to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief or Fire Chief. When an employee is assigned and serving in the rank of Deputy Fire Chief or Fire Chief,. that employee's acting rate of pay shall be at least 5% above the Battalion Chiefs current pay rate beginning the first day of the acting assignment. 7