Narrative of Resolution:
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To Convert the Public Safety Health and Wellness Coordinator Position from Part-Time to Full-Timeend
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $63,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
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If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: OPIOID Settlement Funds - A-3010-10-1011, A-3010-80-8002
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO CONVERT THE PUBLIC SAFETY HEALTH AND WELLNESS COORDINATOR POSITION FROM PART-TIME TO FULL-TIME
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety has established the position of part-time Public Safety Health and Wellness Coordinator to support the health, wellness, resilience, and overall well-being of personnel within the County’s public safety agencies; and
WHEREAS, the responsibilities and demands associated with the Health and Wellness Coordinator position have increased, requiring additional availability, coordination, program development, outreach, and administrative support; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Public Safety has determined that changing the position from part-time to full-time status will provide the necessary capacity to effectively administer and expand health and wellness initiatives, coordinate services and resources, and provide ongoing support to public safety personnel; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 293-26 approved the use of Opioid Settlement funding in the amount of $63,000.00 to support the Public Safety Health and Wellness Coordinator position within the Division of Public Safety; and
WHEREAS, the Opioid Settlement funding will provide financial support for the full-time position and will assist the County in providing wellness resources and support services designed to address the unique needs of public safety personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Public Safety recommends that the position of Public Safety Health and Wellness Coordinator be converted from part-time to full-time status, effective immediately, consistent with the funding authorized pursuant to Resolution No. 293-26;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby approves the change in status of the Public Safety Health and Wellness Coordinator position from part-time to full-time status, effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the full-time position shall be funded, in part, through the $63,000.00 in Opioid Settlement funds authorized pursuant to Resolution No. 293-26; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position shall remain subject to all applicable County personnel policies, Civil Service requirements, collective bargaining agreements, applicable laws and regulations. Position will revert to part-time status, subject to funding availability.