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b. It is expressly understood and agreed that this section shall be entitled to preemption <br />including but not limited to the provision of Sections 143.041 and 143.042 of the Texas Local <br />Government Code. <br />Section 8. Implementation /Administration <br />The City shall establish procedures for the administration of premium pay. Police Officers are <br />responsible for submitting a request for premium pay. Requests for Education or Bilingual pay must <br />include transcripts or documentation of eligibility to receive the pay. All certifications must be current <br />to receive premium pay. <br />It is expressly agreed and understood that the City reserves the right to prorate any monthly pay in <br />biweekly equivalents for twenty four (24) pay periods. <br />Section 9. Premium Holidays <br />a. The following Holidays will be recognized as "Premium Holidays ": New Year's Day, 4th <br />of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. <br />b. Officers whose shift begins within the 24 hour period on which the actual holiday falls, <br />will be paid 1 % time pay for that shift. <br />C. Officers working an overtime shift are not entitled to additional compensation. In no <br />case will an employee be paid at a rate more than 1 % times. <br />d. This section is in addition to the holiday provision in the Employee Handbook. <br />Section 10. Statutory Preemption <br />This Article preempts any conflicting state statutes (including Texas Local Government Code Chapters <br />141, 142, and Chapter 143 Sections 143.041(b), 143.042, 143.044, and 143.047), local ordinances, <br />executive orders, civil service provisions, or rules adopted by the Chief of Police or City or by any division <br />or agent of the City, including any City personnel board and the Firefighters and Police Officers Civil <br />Service Commission, as provided by Texas Local Government Code Section 142.067. <br />Page 8 <br />