ARTICLE 30 - COMPENSATION FOR LOST OR DAMAGED PERSONAL PROPERTY

        If the personal property of a member of a bargaining unit is lost, damaged, or destroyed as the result of actions arising out of the member's performance of official duties, the Employer will compensate the member for the property, repair the property, or replace the property to the limits set forth below.

        The member must file a written report of the incident to the Employer immediately after the loss, destruction, or damage, and the Employer shall determine the replacement eligibility. The report will contain a description of the property, an explanation as to how the property was lost, destroyed, or damaged, and an estimated cost of repair or replacement. Where practicable, the property should be available for inspection.

        This Article shall only apply to the following:

1.        Wrist watch up to $50;

2.        Prescription eye glasses up to $100 and only to the extent that such replacement is not covered by the State's optical plan, and/or Workers' Compensation. This may include up to one pair of prescription sunglasses.