Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO RECLASSIFY FOUR PART-TIME NUTRITION STAFF TO REGULAR PART-TIME WITH BENEFITS
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: Potential of $13,000 per position if health insurance is elected
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
WHEREAS, The Office for the Aging currently runs the Nutrition Program that operates congregate meal sites and a homebound meal delivery program for older persons in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, in addition to Office for the Aging staff, services are provided by Part-Time Nutrition Site Operators and Part-Time Chauffeurs & Chauffeur/Floater; and
WHEREAS, Four (4) of the current Part-Time Nutrition staff are classified as PT (Part-Time), not RPT (Regular Part Time) employees, and do not receive accruals or are eligible to opt in to receiving health insurance at a 50% contribution towards the premium; and
WHEREAS, to provide equity for all Part-Time Nutrition Program staff effective immediately, all Part-Time Nutrition staff will be classified as RPT employees; and
WHEREAS, grant funding can support the potential $13,000 per position annually for the 4 Part-Time positions if opting in to health insurance; and
NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED: County of Sullivan will reclassify all Part-Time (PT) Nutrition Program staff to Regular Part-Time (RPT) effective immediately.
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