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ARTICLE 19 - GLOTHING AND CLEANING ALLOWANCE <br />19.1 Each deputy shall have a minimum of three (3) complete winter and summer uniforms as required <br />by the Sheriff. Such uniforms will be purchased by the Employer. <br />A.The Sheriff may authorize optional or specialty uniforms. Once authorized by the Sheriff, <br />employees may purchase the authorized optional uniform. The employees purchasing such <br />uniforms shall nof be reimbursed for the purchase or the replacement from normal wear of <br />the optional uniform. However, if said uniform is damaged as a result of performing the <br />service of the Employer, the Sheriff shall replace or repair the uniform to its condition prior to <br />the damage at no cost to the employee. <br />19.2 Probationary personnel will be given a complement of two (2) complete uniforms that the Sheriff or <br />designee determines is necessary to perform their duties and responsibilities until such time as the <br />Sheriff or designee believe it necessary to issue the full complement to said employees. <br />19.3 The County shall have the duty to supply clothing and equipment of the nearest standard size to an <br />employee's measurements. Provided however, custom tailoring will be the responsibility, of the <br />employee with the exception of female employees who will have the cost of tailoring paid for by the <br />County. <br />19.4 The County agrees to repair or replace defective and/or unserviceable clothing or equipment. The <br />determination as to defects or unserviceable status shall be made by the Sheriff. <br />19.5 The Sheriff shall have the authority to prescribe the uniform. However, in the event of any change, <br />the total cost of the sets of new equipment or clothing required, including the cost of alterations and <br />tax will be paid for by the Employer. <br />19.6 Employees of the Sheriff's Office will be allowed up to four (4) uniform cleanings per month to be <br />paid for by the County. Employees are required to sign at the cleaner for uniform cleaning. Extra <br />uniform cleanings may be provided by the County in unusual circumstances at the discretion of the <br />Sheriff. Uniforms are to be kept clean and in presentable condition in accordance with the Sheriff's <br />determinations. <br />19.7 The employees of the Sheriff's Office will be provided one (1) pair of footwear as part of the uniform. <br />Employees may select their own footwear; however, the value may not exceed $500, and the <br />footwear will not be eligible for replacement for at least two (2) years from the date of purchase. The <br />Sheriff will determine whether an employee's footwear requires replacement or repair. lf deemed <br />necessary, the County shall pay for repair; if repair is not an option, replacement must be approved <br />by the Sheriff and shall not exceed $350. Employees who prefer to purchase more expensive <br />footwear may request reimbursement up to $350 in writing and must provide a copy of the sales <br />receipt. Replacement shall not occur more frequently than every two (2) years. Footwear shall be <br />owned by the employee and not subject to return as an item of issue. <br />19.8 Uniformed personnel assigned to non-uniformed special duties (including Detectives, and the MCU <br />Supervisor) by the Sheriff shall have a clothing allowance of up to $665.00 per year to be paid at the <br />rate of $0.32 per hour if paid on an hourly basis, provided an employee is assigned to non-uniform <br />duties during the entirety of a month. Such allowance shall provide for both the purchase and <br />cleaning of non-uniform clothes. Further, when personnel presently assigned to non-uniformed <br />special duties, such as detective, are assigned to duties which require them to wear uniforms, then, <br />in that event, said personnel shall be eligible for up to four (4) cleanings per month provided by the <br />L9