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STANDARD EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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This agreement entered into this 7th day of
1993, for the period beginning September 1, 1993
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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
shall commence during the first week of September, 1993. Accrual
of salary shall commence upon first date that the Employee
reports to his duty station in Key West.
In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and
representations contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
The Board hereby employs, 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 jurisdic,tion, 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
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of and from him pursuant to the terms hereof.
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 $88,500.00 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.)
Employee shall have the following amenities in addition to
those mentioned above:
(a) An additional five (5) days administrative leave.
Nothing contained in this agreement shall prevent, limit or
otherwise interfere with the right of the Employee to resign
any time from his position with the County, providing
Employee shall give the Commission 90 days notice, unless
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.
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 mended.
(b) Termination Without Cause. The Board of County
Commissioners 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
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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
J (9) months severance pay, together with payment for
accrued annual leave not yet taken by him. 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 bringing said suit,
if Employee is adjudicated not guilty under 9.(a).
The Board agrees to reimburse the Employee for up to
$5,000.00 for costs of relocation from his residence in New
Jersey to Monroe County, Florida. The Employee shall invoice the
Board with receipts for expenses incurred in his moving and
relocation costs. Reimbursement shall be up to the amount of
$5,000.
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
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In the event that the Board shall vote
Employee's position during Employee's term of
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this subsection.
shall be deemed a removal without cause under the provisions of
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
agreement the day and year first above written.
(Seal) DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
MAJOR FUNCTION
The County Administrator reports directly to the Board of County
Commi&sioners. This position shall be responsible for the
administration of all departments rosponsible 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, havo 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
previous 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, preparos 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 departments, offices, and agencies in conn~ction 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 noeds.
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.
Supervise the care and cu&tody of all County property.
Recommend to the Board a current position classification and pay
plan for all positions ~n County service.
Develop install .and maintain centralized budgeting, personnel,
and purchasing procedures. .
Organize the work of County 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 rocommendations 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 in
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.
Soe that all torms 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 agancy 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.
Supervi~e the construction, acquisition, control, use and
maintenance of all personal property, buildings, furniShings, and
equipment owned or leased by the County.
Serve as a liaison between the governing body and other County
officials, special tax district with the County, municipalities
within the County, the county government of other counties and
all Federal and State governmental agencies, officers, and
officials. ' .
It is the Boards intent to grant to this employee only those
powers and duties whiCh aro administrative or ministerial in
nature and not to delegate any governmental power imbued in the
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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 enumorated powers are to be construed
as administrative in nature and in any exorcise of governmental
power the administrator shall only :be'. porforming the duty of
advisinq 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 administrative official for Monroe County and shall
he 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 implemontinq County rules, raQulations, policies
and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with the
community, departmental personnel and managers within and outside
the purview of tho county.
Ability to analyze data and reports relating to the County's
operational units and utilize professional management techniques
to resolve problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 managemont, coordinating multiple
departments, with direct accountability to an olected board,
including lia1son roles with external agencies/constituencies
such as community leaders, vendors, media and state and faderal
governmental official.
APPROVED BY:
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On this date I have received a copy of my jOb description
relating to my employment with Monroe County.
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