04/19/2000 Agreement
MONROE COUNTY STANDARD EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
(EXTENDED TERM)
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 19,t1, day of ~ ' 2000,
for the extended term beginning January 1, 2001, and ending D ember 31, 2004, by
and between the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "Board" and James
L. Roberts, hereinafter referred to as "Employee." Services of the Employee
during the extended term shall commence January 1, 2001.
In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and representations
contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
The Board hereby extends the term of employment of Employee as County
Administrator, serving under the direct management of the Board of County
Commissioners. Employee shall carry out to the best of his ability the following
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 he will at all times faithfully, industriously, and
to the best of his ability, experience and talents, perform all of the duties that
may be required of and from him 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 $111,644.08 per annum (FY2000 base).
b) Benefits and services received by other Monroe County employees,
including but not limited to life insurance, medical, hospitalizition, dental
and vision care, retirement, holidays, annual and sick leav~ aad ~Ci~
Security benefits as provided by the Monroe County personn~~ci~ a~
Procedures except as expressly amended below. 6:"'-< =-:J ti
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c) Employee, at the direction of the Board of County ~~is~ne:P.;,
sha.II represe.nt the Board's interests at national, state and lo~iof~Si~al
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3. The Employee shall be entitled to annual cost of living and/or merit
raises as may be awarded to Monroe County employees each fiscal year
beginning October 1.
4. Employee shall devote all of his time, attention, knowledge, and skill during
working hours solely to County matters, and Employee shall not engage in any outside
employment during the period of this contract.
5. The Employee shall have the use of County services and personnel to carry
out the functions of his job, including, but not limited to: legal, accounting, secretarial
and clerical assistance, as well as such office space, utilities, telephone services,
custodial services, books, library, postage, office supplies, photocopy equipment,
furniture, office equipment and computer equipment as may be necessary.
6. Employee shall have, in addition to those amenities mentioned above, an
additional five (5) days personal leave.
Nothing contained in this agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with
the right of the Employee to resign at any time from his position with the County,
providing the Employee shall give the Commission 90 days notice, unless the parties
shall otherwise agree.
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 BOCC 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.
b) Termination without Cause. The BOCC 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
amended. Upon adoption of said resolution, the Board shall cause to be paid to
the Employee nine (9) months severance pay, together with payment for accrued
annual leave not yet taken by him and any pro rated sick leave to which the
Employee may be entitled under Monroe County Personnel Policies and
Procedures Manual. Full payment shall be made by the Board within twenty (20)
days of such termination.
Additionally, in the event that said Employee prevails in litigation challenging his
termination for cause under the provisions of 8(a) above, he shall receive his reasonable
attorney's fees and court costs incurred in successfully bringing said suit, and, if
Employee prevails following an appeal, his reasonable appellate fees and costs as well.
The Board further agrees to pay to the Employee the sum of $550.00 per month
as and for an automobile allowance. This allowance shall be in lieu of a County-
furnished car and shall cover all costs incurred in intra-County vehicular travel, including,
but not limited to: cost of rental, fuel and oil, repairs, insurance and other normally
incurred costs.
In the event that the Board shall vote to abolish the Employee's position during
Employee's term of office, the same shall be deemed a removal without cause under the
provision of this subsection.
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jdconroberts
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JAMES L. ROBERTS, Employee
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MONROE COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR I Date: 03/31/99
Position Level: 16 I FLSA Status: Exempt 1 Class Code: 1000
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This position is the Chief Administrative Official of the County. Overall responsibility for the daily operations
of County Government, except for Constitutional Officer functions. This includes Budget, Personnel,
Purchasing, the oversight of 5 divisions and the direct management of one division.
KEY RESPONSmILITIES
1. *Overall responsibility for Agenda preparation and attending Board of County Commissioners meetings.
2. *The direct responsibility for management of the Management Services Division which includes the
(Budget, Purchasing, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Risk and Information Systems Departments).
3. Responsible for specific projects or issue responsibility for completion of such.
4. Serve as liaison wlFederal, State, Local Governments and Constitutional Officers.
5. Interact with the press, public and interest organizations.
6. Responsible for budget preparation and presentation to the Board of County Commissioners.
7. *Responsible for decision making and administration of specific personnel issues.
8. Interact with individual County Commissioners and Politicians.
9. *Responsible for recommending policy to the BOCC and for implementing those decisions.
* Indicates an "essential" job function.
The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to
this job.
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Position Title: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Class Code: 1000
Position Level: 16
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Master's Degree required. Major(s) required: Public Administration or related field.
Experience: Over 10 years.
Impact of Actions: The position has primary responsibility for the long-range future of Monroe County and
affects operations beyond the scope of Monroe County government.
Complexity: Multifaceted: Work is broad in scope covering virtually the entire County's operations.
Policy, procedure, and precedent are created and/or approved by this position. Problem
solving requires understanding and evaluation of the impact on the County.
Decision Making: Multifaceted: Supervision is present on a limited time basis to review broad objectives.
Independent judgment is required to review and approve major recommendations,
establish procedures, and coordinate technical and administrative recommendations with
County-wide policies.
Communication Requires continuing internal and external contacts involving difficult formal
with Others: negotiations calling for well-developed sense oftiming and strategy and detailed
explanation and interpretation of policies, rules and regulations and managing
relationships at the highest level.
Managerial Skills: Has overall responsibility for providing direction and guidance for Monroe County.
Working Conditions/ Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or physical strain. Work environment
Physical Effort: involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
On Call On Call 24 hours pending disasters.
Requirements:
Other: Must possess qualifications for membership in professional association such as
International City Management Association (ICMA).
APPROVALS
Department Head:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Division Director:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
COWIty Administrator: ~ ~
Name: zrQ())~ 1. ~ts Signature: ~------l
Date: 0j~ Iqq
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On this date I have received a copy of my job description relating to my employment with
Monroe County. ~
Name: JOfr\eS 1. ~Sign~i1k-1.., Date: