Narrative of Resolution:
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TO CREATE ONE (1) PART-TIME RABIES CONTROL OFFICER POSITION IN THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY AS REQUIRED BY NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $45,000.00 (Salary - Already Budgeted) $64,555.00 (Vehicle - Not Currently Budgeted)
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO CREATE ONE (1) PART-TIME RABIES CONTROL OFFICER POSITION IN THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY AS REQUIRED BY NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW
WHEREAS, Section 2144 of NYS Public Health Law Chapter 45, Article 21, Title 4 states: “Each county health authority is required to develop a rabies control protocol that identifies and coordinates all activities within the county to accomplish a comprehensive rabies response. The county health authority shall have responsibility for the implementation of the protocol, including the coordination of the response to rabies issues by other local agencies.”; and
WHEREAS, in order to comply with the requirements of NYS Public Health Law, and to mitigate the potential risk posed by the rabies virus in Sullivan County, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety, in conjunction with the Sullivan County Public Health Services Department, has determined there is a need for a designated position to address these needs; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Public Safety believes that the needs of the County would be best served if the position of Rabies Control Officer was created; and
WHEREAS, the Rabies Control Officer will respond to reported animal bites and potential rabies exposure throughout the County, and will perform duties at the direction of the Commissioner of the Division of Public Safety.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby creates the Part-Time position of Rabies Control Officer, effective immediately; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby sets the salary for this position in accordance with Grade III of the Management Salary Schedule; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of the Division of Public Safety is hereby authorized to fill this position immediately with a qualified candidate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety to purchase one (1) new pickup truck (make/model TBD) at a cost not to exceed $64,555.50 for use by the Rabies Control Officer.
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