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MAYOR & COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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DATE: January 5, 2016
CONSENT
ITEM 8 MOTION
AGENDA ITEM: Approve Conversion of Part Time Contractor to Part Time Employee
SUBMITTED BY: Julie Johnson, City Clerk
THROUGH: Julie Johnson, City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Cathy Bendel, Finance Director
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- Introduction of Item ............................................................................ City Clerk
- Report/Presentation………………………………………………… City Clerk
- Questions from Council to Staff ............................................. Mayor Facilitates
- Call for Motion ............................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Discussion ....................................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Action on Motion .................................................................... Mayor Facilitates
POLICY RECOMMENDER: City Clerk
FISCAL IMPACT: None
SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: To approve the HR Committee recommendation to convert the part-time employee in the Accountant position from a contractor to a part-time employee.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: There have been a number of changes to the FLSA laws and one
relates to the use of contracted employees. The HR Committee reviewed all contractors to determine if the City is at any risk of not being in compliance with current FLSA laws. Their recommendation was that Patty Baker, the part-time Accountant for the City should be
reclassified to an employee.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION (SWOT):
City Council Meeting [Consent Agenda Item #8)
January 5th, 2016
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Strengths Patty has been working for the City for 2 years and is a strong
resource for the City Staff.
Weaknesses None
Opportunities Patty can cover many functions within the Finance Department and
is an invaluable resource to the Finance Director and City
Management. She also backs up the front desk and building
department as needed. Threats Potential non-compliance with current FSLA laws.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends moving ahead with conversion of the part-time
accountant position from a contractor to an employee status effective 1/1/2016.
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