§ 14-251. Definitions.

As used in this article the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed in this section, unless the context of their usage clearly indicates another meaning:

Armed Forces means the State Military Forces of Texas and the Reserve Components of the United States Armed Forces and National Guard.

Called to duty means ordered on proper authority to assume active duty status as a full-time member of the military forces during a time of war or a state of emergency for service relating to the war or emergency.

City salary means the employee's regular rate of base from the city inclusive of longevity, incentives, differentials or other compensation ordinarily received by the employee for service to the city. The regular rate of pay shall not include clothing or equipment allowances.

Director means the human resources director of the city.

Employee means a member of armed forces who is a full-time employee of the city.

Military salary means base pay plus any incentive pay, duty pay or other compensation payable to the employee by the military for full-time service while called up, exclusive of allowances for travel, uniforms and other personal expenses of the employee.

( Ord. No. 2015-1300, § 2(Exh. A), 12-16-2015 )