ARTICLE 2

DEFINITIONS

2.1

Bargaining Unit - The term "bargaining unit" as used in this Agreement refers to the bargaining unit of the employees defined in Article 1, Recognition.

2.2

Calendar Year - The term "calendar year" used in this Agreement refers to the period of twelve (12) consecutive months commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31.

2.3

Campus - The term "campus" as used in this Agreement means one university or college and all of its facilities which is a member institution of The California State University. The term "campus" shall also refer to the Office of the Chancellor, when appropriate.

2.4

Chancellor - The term "Chancellor" as used in this Agreement refers to the chief executive officer of the CSU or the person authorized to act in that capacity.

2.5

Day - The term "day" as used in this Agreement refers to a calendar day.

2.6

Chief of Police - The term "Chief of Police" as used in this Agreement refers to the individual on each campus who manages the Department of Public Safety, or his/her designee, regardless of whether the individual possesses the title Chief of Police, Director of Public Safety or some other title as determined by the President

2.7

Emergency - The term "emergency" as used in this Agreement means a circumstance requiring immediate action; a sudden, unexpected happening; an unforeseen occurrence or condition.

2.8

Employee - The term "employee" as used in this Agreement refers to a full-time:

1. Permanent Status Employee - The term "permanent status employee" as used in this Agreement refers to an employee who has completed the probationary period.
   
   
2. Probationary Employee - The term "probationary employee" as used in this Agreement refers to an employee who has not completed his/her probationary period.
   
   
3. Temporary Employee - The term "temporary employee" as used in this Agreement refers to an employee who is serving in a temporary appointment for a specified period of time.

2.9

Fiscal Year - The term "fiscal year" as used in this Agreement refers to the period of twelve (12) consecutive months commencing on July 1 and ending on June 30.

2.10

President - The term "President" as used in this Agreement refers to the chief executive officer of a university or college or his/her designee.

2.11

Trustees - The term "Trustees" as used in this Agreement refers to the Board of Trustees of The California State University.

2.12

Worktime - The term "worktime" as used in this Agreement shall mean any time during which an employee performs authorized services for the CSU.

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