9. ALLOWANCES

9.1 Higher Duties Allowance

9.1.1 Where a member is required to perform the duties of a position of higher rank for a period of 76 working hours or more, that member shall be paid for the whole period an allowance equal to the difference between the member's own salary and allowances and the salary and allowances the member would have been paid had he or she been appointed to the higher rank.

9.1.2 Where a member receiving an allowance under this clause, proceeds on approved leave, sick leave or leave in lieu of overtime, the member will continue to receive this allowance provided that the duties continue after the period of such leave.

9.1.3 This clause shall not apply in situations where an entitlement may arise because of a member's absence due to accrued days off relative to the 38-hour week.

9.1.4 For the purpose of this clause 'rank' means a promotable position.

9.1.5   Where a member is required to perform the duties of a position of higher rank and the member's own salary and allowances exceeds the salary and allowances of the higher position the member shall continue to receive their normal salary and allowances for the duration of the period of higher duties.