Narrative of Resolution:
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INTRODUCED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO CREATE TWO FULL TIME ACCOUNT CLERK POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: 0 - County Savings: $10,102
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
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WHEREAS, the HEAP Unit in the Department of Social Services (DSS) is responsible for providing fuel and utility benefits to eligible residents of the County of Sullivan; and
WHEREAS, the job functions of the HEAP staff have expanded to be year-round and there is insufficient trained year-round staff in the department to handle the increasing number of Sullivan County residents who are eligible to participate; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of DSS has reviewed the needs of the HEAP Unit and determined that two full time Account Clerks are needed in this unit; and
WHEREAS, Senior Account Clerk position #1637 and three full time temporary Clerk positions, #2869, #2781 and #2780 are vacant, and will be used to fund the proposed two full time Account Clerk positions, which will save the county $10,102; and
WHEREAS, to create the new positions, the Commissioner recommends the reclassification of Senior Account Clerk position #1637 to Account Clerk, the reclassification of full time, temporary Clerk position #2869 to Full Time Account Clerk, and abolishing positions #2781 and #2780.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Senior Account Clerk position #1637 and one full time Temporary Clerk position #2869 be reclassified to Account Clerk positions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two temporary full time Account Clerk positions #2781 and #2780 be abolished in the Department of Social Services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Commissioner is authorized to fill these new positions with qualified candidates immediately.