Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize the County Manager to assign a temporary stipend(s) to a County employee(s) that either assumes duties of another employee or assumes the responsibilities of an entire position above and beyond their regular duties for an extended length of time due to a leave of absence or resignation.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $2,500 or $5,000 a year
Are funds already budgeted? No
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMTTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO ASSIGN A TEMPORARY STIPEND(S) TO A COUNTY EMPLOYEE(S) THAT EITHER ASSUMES DUTIES OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OR ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBLITIES OF AN ENTIRE POSITION DUE TO A LEAVE OF ABSENCE OR RESIGNATION
WHEREAS, there are situations that arise when an employee is either on a leave of absence or has left employment at the County and another County employee must pick up those job duties in addition to their normal job duties; and
WHEREAS, the County Legislature would like to permit the assignment of temporary stipends to be authorized by the County Manager up to $5,000 annually when the justification is submitted by the respective department head; and
WHEREAS, any assigned stipend will cease once the vacant position is either filled or the employee returns from leave; and
WHEREAS, a $2,500 stipend will be assigned to employees that take on additional responsibilities above and beyond their job duties, and a $5,000 stipend will be assigned to employees that take on an additional role.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby permits the County Manager to assign temporary stipends to an employee that either assumes duties of another employee at an annual rate of $2,500 or an employee that assumes the responsibilities of an entire position at an annual rate of $5,000 due to a leave of absence or a resignation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, any request for a stipend above the annual $5,000, shall be authorized by the Legislature; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the assigned stipends will be reported to the Legislature through the Management and Budget Committee on a quarterly basis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any stipend assigned shall cease upon the release of the additional duties.