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Approve double time for Correction Officers working overtime at the Sullivan County Jail for the period between September 19, 2024 - January 31, 2025
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY LUIS A. ALVAREZ, CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING DOUBLE TIME FOR CORRECTION OFFICERS WORKING OVERTIME BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 AND JANUARY 31, 2025
WHEREAS, there is a shortage of Corrections Officers, and
WHEREAS, this staffing shortage is magnified by retirement and resignation of Correction Officers, and
WHEREAS, staff in the Sullivan County Jail Division are overworked constantly, and
WHEREAS, this staffing shortage has resulted in increased amounts of overtime.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes double time for those Correction Officers working overtime between September 19, 2024 and January 31, 2025 not to exceed $30,000 per month.
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