12/20/1995 Agreement
MONROE COUNTY
STANDARD EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This agreement entered into this ;J. 'D day of December 1995, for ~ P-J!iod ~ginn~
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September I. 1996 and ending August 31. 2000, by and between the Monr~~~ntY3ioar~f
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County Commissioners, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, herer!~er ref~d tegs
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"Board" and James L. Roberts, hereinafter referred to as "Employee", ServiGes 'of the ~plo~e
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shall commence during the first week of September, 1996.
In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and representations contained herein,
the parties agree as follows:
The Board hereby employes, engages, and hires Employee as the County Administrator,
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 $96,507,62 per annum (FY 1996),
(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 Security benefits as provided by the Monroe
County Personnel Policies and Procedures except as expressly amended below:
(c) Employee, at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners, shall represent
the Board'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 may be awarded on an annual basis at the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners approved rate, if so recommended by the Board of County
Commissioners.
5, 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.
6, 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, (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. Employee shall have the following amenities in addition to those mentioned above:
(a) 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
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the Employee shall give the Commission 90 days notice, unless the parties shall otherwise
agree,
8. The Board shall reimburse the Employee for all travel and lodging expenses on approved
County business at the rate specified under Florida Statutes,
9. Employee may be terminated in the following manner:
(a) For Cause, The Board of County Commissioners 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 Board of County Commissioners may remov~
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's 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 is removed for cause under the provisions of
9,(a) above, and a court of competent jurisdiction renders a judgment which shall become final
after appeal, he shall receive his reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred. in successfully
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bringing said suit, if Employee prevails following an appeal, if taken, to the final appellate court
with jurisdiction.
The Board further agrees to pay to the Employee the sum of$500.00 per month as and for
an automobile allowance. This allowance shall be in lieu of a County-furnished car and shall
cover all items including, but not limited to: cost of rental, fuel and oil, repairs, insurance and
other normally incurred items. In fiscal year] 998, that amount will be $550,00 per month.
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.
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
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Mayor/Ch' an
(Seal) DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
BY:~ot.J. C, ~A~
Deputy Clerk ..
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JAMES L. ROBERTS
Employee
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
MAJOR FUNCTION
The County Administrator reports directly to the Board of County
Commissioners. This position shall be responsible for the
administration of all departments responsible to the Board of
County Commissioners and for the proper administration of all
affairs under the jurisdiction of the Board, including all the
Districts governed by the Board. To that end, the County
Administrator shall by way of enumeration and not by way of
limitation, have the following specific powers and duties to:
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Administer and carry out the directives and policies of the Board
of County Commissioners and enforce all orders, resolutions,
ordinances and regulations of the Board to assure that they are
faithfully executed.
Report to the Board on action taken pursuant to any directive or
policy within the time set by the Board and provide an annual
report to the Board on the state of the County, the work of the
prevlous year and any recommendations as to actions or programs,
deemed necessary for the improvement of the County and the
welfare of its residents.
Provide the Board, or individual members thereof, upon request,
with data or information concerning County government and to
provide advice and recommendations on County government
operations to the Board. '
Attends Commission meetings, prepares agenda, makes comprehensive
reports, informs and advises Commission, makes recommendations,
Prepare and submit to the Board of County Commissioners, for its
consideration and adoption, an annual operating budget, a capital
budget, and a capital program.
Establish the schedules and procedures to be followed by all
County divisions, departments, offices, and agencies in
connection with the budget and supervise and administer all
phases of the budgetary process.
Keeps Board of County Commission informed on County operations,
financial conditions and future needs.
Prepare and submit to the Board, after the end of each fiscal
year, a complete report on the administrative activities of the
County for the preceding year along with recommendations.
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Supervise the care and custody of all County property.
Recommend to the Board a current position classification and pay
plan for all positions in County service.
Develop install and maintain centralized budgeting, personnel,
and purchasing procedures.
Organize the work of County divisions and departments, subJect to
an administrative code developed by the Administrator and adopted
by the Board, and review the departments, administration, and
operation of the county and make recommendations pertaining
thereto for re organization by the Board.
Select, employ and supervise all personnel and fill all
vacancies, positions, or employment under the jurisdiction of the
Board. However, the employment of all department heads shall
require confirmation by the Board of County Commissioners.
Suspend, discharge, or remove an employee as provided for if:
Monroe County Personnel Policy and Procedures.
Negotiate leases, contracts, and other agreements, including
consultant services for the County, subject to approval of the
Board, and make recommendations concerning the nature and
location of County improvements.
See that all terms and conditions in all leases, contracts, and
agreements are performed and notify the Board of any noted
violation thereof.
Order, upon advising the Board, any agency under his/her
jurisdiction as specified in the administrative code to undertake
any task for any other agency on a temporary basis if he/she
deems it necessary for the proper and efficient administration of
the County government to'do so.
Attend all meetings of the Board with authority to participate in
the discussion of any matter.
Perform other duties as may be required of him/her by the Board
of County Commissioners.
Supervise the construction, acquisition, control, use and
maintenance of all personal property, buildings, furnishings, and
equipment owned or leased by the County.
Serve as a
officials,
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all Federal
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liaison between the governing body and other County
special tax district with the County, municipalities
County, the county government of other counties and
and State governmental agencies, officers, and
It is the Boards intent to grant to this employee only chose
powers and duties which are administrative or ministerial 1n
nature and not to delegate any governmental power imbued in the
Board of County Commissioners as the governing body of the County
pursuant to l(e) ARTICLE VIII, of the State Constitution. To that
end, the above specifically enumerated powers are to be construed
as administrative in nature and in any exercise of governmental
power the administrator shall only be performing the duty of
advising the Board of County Commissioners in its role as the
policy-setting governing body of the County.
Further, it is the intent of the Board that said employee shall
be the chief ad~inistrative official for Monroe County and shall
be responsible for the administration of all departments which
the Board has authority to control. Said employee shall be
directly responsible to the Board and shall implement and execute
the policies of the Board as promulgated by the Board in open
official meetings; provided, however, that said employee shall
not have authority to establish County policies, which policy
decisions are hereby declared to be the jurisdiction of the Board
in exercising its responsibilities and duties pursuant to the
Constitution of the State of Florida and for any general or
special laws enacted thereunder.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in formulating,
interpreting and implementing County rules, regulations, policies
and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with the
community, departmental personnel and managers within and outside
the purview of the county.
Ability to analyze data and reports relating to the County's
operational units and utilize professional management techniques
to resolve problems.
MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS
A combination of education and executive level experience to
equal not less than 10 years. Prefer MPA or related degree,
Experience must be at the executive level in
public/municipal/county management, coordinating multiple
departments, with direct accountability to an elected board,
including liaison roles with external agencies/constituencies
such as community leaders, vendors, media and state and federai
governmental official.
APPROVED BY:
On this date I have received a copy of my job description
relating to my employment with Monroe County.
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