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c. The Committee, in consultation with the County Manager and the Radio System Manager, shall develop a process for selection of the Dispatch Center Operations Manager, who shall be responsible for day -to -day dispatch operations under the direction of the Radio System Manager. At a minimum, the process for selection shall comply with Ramsey County's Human Resources hiring guidelines, and shall provide for a minimum of three qualified candidates to be recommended by the Committee to the County Manager or designee, who shall have final hiring authority. d. The Committee shall periodically review operations and make recommendations on the operations, standards, and budget for the Dispatch Center. e. The Radio System Manager shall report to and serve at the pleasure of the County Manager as advised by the Committee relating to the functions involving consolidated dispatch services for the Members. The County Manager will work with the Radio System Manager in an expeditious manner to resolve any concerns raised by the Committee. If, however, a majority of the Committee is not satisfied with the outcome, the County Manager will take appropriate personnel action, which may involve termination. f. The Committee shall perform such other duties as may be requested by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. 4.06 Meetings and Voting a. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly during the first Year this Agreement is in effect. Thereafter, the Committee members shall determine the frequency of regular meetings. In addition, a special meeting may be called by the Chair or by a majority of the then - current Committee members. b. Each public entity with a member on the Committee shall be responsible for complying with requirements of State Statute relating to open meetings. c. Committee members may not appoint proxies. d. Each Committee member shall have one vote. e. A decision of the Committee shall require approval by a majority of the Committee members, provided there is a quorum in attendance. f. A quorum of the Committee shall require one half of the Committee members plus one to be in attendance at the time of any decision. g. At its first meeting, the Committee shall adopt a process for resolving tie votes. Article V. Transition 5.01 General a. In order to ensure a smooth and orderly transition from the separate County and City PSAP /Dispatch Centers to the consolidated Dispatch Center, and to ensure that there are no gaps in services to the public, the County Manager, or his designee, will manage transition activities. b. The Committee recognizes that the first two Years of the consolidated dispatch will be a difficult transition from separate PSAP /Dispatch Centers to one consolidated Dispatch Center and the Committee will cooperate with the County Manager and Radio System Manager to ensure success. c. The County and the City will come to mutual agreement on a date when City employees working at the City PSAP /Dispatch Center will become County employees. d. Transition activities will include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. development of a transition plan, including analysis of staff skills and interests, and of training and hiring needs; 2. training of employees and recruitment of additional staff, as necessary; development of a Dispatch Center budget: Dispatch Agreement with the City of Maplewood 8 4 of 11