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ITEM ?.H.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 4, 2014
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Eric Vail, City Attorney
SUBJECT: ACTING PAY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve five percent (5%) Acting Pay for
Administrative Services Director Hause, effective January 14, 2014, while she in in the
acting capacity of the City Manager.
BACKGROUND:
1. On September 2, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 08-4569 adopting
and amending the current Personnel Policies and Regulations (Policies).
2. On December 18, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 12-4878 amending
and adopting Personnel Rules for full time employees.
3 . On January 15, 2013, the City Council adopted Reso lution No. 13-4885 amending
Personnel Rules for full time employees allowing for and implementing a cap on
compensatory time earned.
4. On January 13, 2014, the City Council terminated the employee agreement with
City Manager Pulido.
5. Also on January 13, 2014, the City Council appointed Administrative Services
Director Hause Acting City Manager, effective January 14, 2014.
ANALYSIS:
It is common and industry standard that when an emp loyee who is temporarily appointed
to and assumes the responsibilities of another pos it ion that is higher within the
organization, acting pay is granted. Further, the City's Personnel Rules addresses and
allow for an employee who is in an acting appointment receive a salary increase of five
percent (5%) to his/her base salary during the duration of the acting appointment.
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While Administrative Services Director Hause is an at-will employee and the terms of her
employment are within her employment agreement, it is recommended the City remain
consistent with the Personnel Rules for all employees with regards to acting pay.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that due to the additional responsibilities assumed by the
Administrative Services Director, serving in the acting capacity of the City Manager, and to
ensure consistency with the Personnel Rules for all employees with regards to this type of
pay, the City Council grant five percent (5%) Acting Pay to the Administrative Services
Director, effective January 14, 2014, until an Interim City Manager is hired.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be a fiscal impact to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 City Budget with this action.
The amount will depend on the duration of the acting appointment Five percent (5%)
Acting Pay of the Administrative Services Director's current salary is $631 monthly. If the
appointment is short in duration, it is anticipated the additional amount can be absorbed in
the adopted FY 2013-14 City Budget If staff finds it necessary, they will return to the City
Council during the FY 2013-14 Mid-Year City Budget Review process with a
recommendation for an appropriation adjustment