Resolution 045-1990
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RESOLUTION NO. 045 - 1990
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONROE COUNTY AND
MARGARET SOUSA, AS INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Mayor/Chairman of the Board is hereby
authorized to execute an employment agreement between Monroe
County and Margaret Sousa as Information Systems Director, a copy
of same being attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the /()t;J, day of ,_)t/t M w~,. J ' A. D. 1990.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA.j
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Mayor/Chairman
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Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk
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MONROE COUNTY
STANDARD EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Agreement entered into this day of
1990, for a period of three (3) years by and between the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners, a political subdivision of
the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "Board" and
Margaret Sousa, hereinafter referred to as "Employee."
In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and repre-
sentations contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
The Board hereby employs, engages, and hires Employee as the
Director of Information Systems, Division of Management Services,
under the direct management of the Director of Management Servic-
es. Employee shall carry out to the best of her ability the fol-
lowing functions and duties:
In addition to the jurisdiction, authority and duties
which may be conferred upon the Employee by other
provisions of the Monroe County Code, the Employee
shall have the following jurisdiction, authority and
duties, as described in addendum A - (attached signed
copy of job description)
1. Employee agrees that she will at all times faithfully,
industriously, and to the best of her ability, experience
and talents, perform all of the duties that may be
required of and from her pursuant to the terms hereof.
2. This Board shall pay Employee, and Employee shall accept
from the Board, in full payment for Employee's services
hereunder, compensation as follows:
(a) Salary of $32,454.98 per annum
(b) Benefits and services received by other Monroe
County Employees, including but not limited to life
insurance, medical, hospitalization, dental and
vision care, retirement, holidays, annual and sick
leave and Social ~ecurity benefits as provide by
the Monroe County Personnel Policies and Procedures
except as expressly amended below:
(c) Employee, at the direction of the Director of
Management Services, shall represent the County's
interests, at national, state and local
professional society functions.
3. The Employee shall be entitled to annual cost of living
raises as may be awarded to Monroe County Employees each
fiscal year beginning October 1.
4. Merit raises as may be awarded on an annual basis at the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved
rate, if so recommended by the County Administrator.
5. Employee shall devote all of her time, attention, knowl-
edge, and skill, during working hours solely to County
matters, and Employee shall not engage in the practice
of her profession in the private sector.
6. The Employee shall have use of County services and per-
sonnel to carry out the functions of her job, including,
but not limited to: legal, accounting, secretarial and
clerical assistance. (Office space, utilities, telephone
services, custodial services, books, library, postage,
office supplies, photocopy equipment, furniture, office
equipment and computer equipment as may be necessary.)
7. The Board shall reimburse the Employee for all travel
and lodging expenses on approved County business at the
rate specified under Florida Statutes.
8. Employee may be terminated in the following manner:
(a) For Cause. The County Administrator
may remove the Employee from office for cause as
set forth in the Monroe County Employment
policies and Procedures Manual in accordance
with the procedure set forth in the County
Administration Law of 1974 also known as
Part III of Chapter 125 Florida Statutes, as
amended.
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(b) Termination Without Cause. The County Adminis-
trator, with concurrence from the Board of Commis-
sioners, may remove the Employee at any time
without cause by enactment of a resolution at any
regularly convened Board Meeting in accordance with
the procedures set forth in the County
Administration Law of 1974, also known as Part III
of Chapter 125, Florida Statutes, as amend-
ed. Upon adoption of said resolution, the Board
shall cause to be paid to the Employee 6 months
severance pay, together with payment for accrued
annual leave not yet taken by her. Full payment
shall be made by the Board within twenty
(20) days of such termination.
Additionally, in the event that said Employee is removed for
cause under the provisions of 8.(a) above, and a court of compe-
tent jurisdiction renders a judgement which shall become final
after appeal, she shall receive her reasonable attorney's fees
and court costs incurred in successfully bringing said suit, if
Employee is adjudicated not guilty under 8.(a).
In the event that the Board shall vote to abolish the Employ-
ee's position during Employee's term of office, the same shall be
deemed a removal without cause under the provisions of this sub-
section.
9. Notwithstanding Paragraph 8 the County Administrator
shall review the Employee's performance at the end of the
first year's employment. The basis for said review
shall be an analysis of the Employees performance as
specified in addendum A.
10. Employee may begin the period of her employment on or
before 1990, at the County
Administrator's discretion.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
agreement the day and year first above written.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
(SEAL)
CLERK
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR
MAJOR FUNCTION
Directing Information Systems operations. Responsible for the
three computer systems presently functioning in the I.S. depart-
ment and peripheral equipment. Reports directly to the Director
of Management Services Division to advise on the coordination of
integrated computer systems for all departments under jurisdic-
tion of the County Administrator.
ILLUSTRATED DUTIES
Manages IBM systems 5360, 5362, 4381, PC LNA and Communications.
Function as System Manager for the Geographic Information System
as outlined in the Inter-Agency Geographic Information System
Agreement.
Develops and schedules operating procedures for processing infor-
mation needs.
Assigns and supervises personnel and schedules equipment for
efficient utilization. Trains new I.S. personnel as necessary.
Assures that the computer equipment is maintained in good operat-
ing condition. Maintains maintenance agreements with respective
vendors. Establishes security procedures for all information
resources on the computer systems. Establishes and maintains
proper back up procedures to insure protection and integrity of
data.
Responsible for Software contracts with outside vendors, write
RFP's for required software, monitor development, implementation,
installation and training for each contract. Act as liaison be-
tween departments and vendor to report problems with software.
Responsible for fiscal year budget preparation, monitor accounts
through out the year, insure timely payments of invoices as per-
tains to that Department.
Advise all departments regarding purchase of computer hardware
and software. Assure that all computer related supplies are main-
tained.
Develop and maintain Information Systems training procedures for
new county personnel.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of information processing principles and techniques.
Knowledge of the operation, care and adjustment of typical comput-
er equipment. Knowledge of structured programming including disk
file organization and utilization. Ability to think logically,
and follow complex oral and written instructions. Effectively
supervise other employees. Ability to effectively communicate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with a comput-
er related degree. Two (2) years experience managing computer
systems and systems analysis in a variety of application areas,
with an emphasis on government applications. IBM system back-
ground preferred, especially with 3X-operating system-SSP and 370
series machines-VM operating system.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted
for the minimum qualifications.
Information Systems Director
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County Administrator
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On this date I have received a copy of my job description relat-
ing to my employment with Monroe County.
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