08/09/1989
MONROE COUNTY
STANDARD EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Agreement entered into this 9th day of August
1989, for a period of three (3) years by and between the
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, a political subdivi-
sion of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "Board"
and Donald Leland Craig , hereinafter referred to as
"Employee".
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 Assistant County Administrator for Growth Management ,
under the direct management of the County Administrator and
Employee shall carry out to the best of his ability the follow-
ing 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, experi-
ence 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 $57,495 per annum.
(b) Benefits and services received by other Monroe
County Employees, inClUding but not limited to
life insurance, med~cal, hospitalization, dental
and vision care, retirement, holidays, annual and
sick leave and Social Security benefits as provid-
ed by the Monroe County Personnel Policies and
Procedures except as expressly amended below:
(c) Employee, at the direction of the County Adminis-
trator shall represent the County's interests at
national, state and local professional society
functions.
3. The Employee shall be entitled to annual cost of liv-
ing raises as may be awarded to Monroe County employ-
ees each fiscal year beginning October 1, 1990.
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 his time, attention,
knowledge, and skill during working hours solely to
County matters, and Employee shall not engage in the
practice of his profession in the private sector.
6. The Employee shall have the use of County services and
personnel to carry out the functions of his job, in-
cluding, but not limited to: Legal, accounting, secre-
tarial and clerical assistance. (Office space, utili-
ties, telephone services, custodial services, books,
library, postage, office supplies, photocopy equip-
ment, furniture, office equipment and computer equip-
ment as may be necessary.)
7. Employee shall have the following amenities in addi-
tion to those mentioned above:
(a) An additional five (5) days administrative leave
at the County Administrator's discretion.
(b) At the County Administrator's discretion, employee
may be reimbursed for tuition and costs of prof-
essional education programs related to his duties.
(c) Employee shall be provided with a properly marked
county vehicle for his use in the performance of
his duties.
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8. The Board shall reimburse the Employee for all travel
and lodging expenses on approved County business.
9. Employee may be terminated in the following manner:
(a) For Cause. The County Admini strator may remove
the Employee from office for cause as set forth
in the Monroe County Employment Policies and
Procedures Manual in accordance with the proce-
dure set forth in the County Admini stration Law
of 1974, also known as Part III of Chapter 125,
Florida Statutes, as amended.
(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 Admin-
istration 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 six (6) 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.
Addi tionally, in the event that said Employee is re-
moved 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).
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 provisions of
this subsection.
10. Notwithstanding Paragraph 9, the County Admini strator
shall review the Employee's performance at the end of
the first year's employment. The basis for said
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review shall be an analysis of the employee's perfor-
mance as specified in Addendum A.
11. Employee may begin the period of his employment on or
before
August 10
, at the Coun-
ty Administrator's discretion.
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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LERK
WITNESS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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TITLE:
Assistant County Administrator/Division Manager for
Growth Managenent.
ACCOtNl'ABILITY :
This position reports directly to the County
Mrninistrator and is accountable for the perfonnanc:e of
those depa.rt:Irents within the Incumbent's Division.
MAJOR FWCTICNS AND oorms:
May be assigned as Acting County 1Idrnini.strator
in his/her absence.
Functions as a highly professional administrative,
planning and managerial position. It involves planning,
coordinating, assigning, and supervising the work of the
Planning, Building, Code Enforcement and Parks and
'Recreation Depart:rrents.
Directly assist the County Administrator in
oIganizing, staffing, coordinating, planning and
budgeting for all phases of County gOVen1l1'ent.
Reviews with Department Heads matters related to
hiring, firing and assignment of Departmental personnel.
Assures Divisional' canpliance with County rules,
regulations, policies and procedures. Reccmnends actions
to be taken by the Olief Mministrative official.
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Identifies problems, formulates plans of action and
reports findings to the County Mministrator and elected
officials.
Attends regular and special Board of County C'orrmission
meetings and any other pertinent meetings as directed
by the County Administrator.
Reviews departmental budgets, plans and objectives and
reconrrends alternatives when appropriate.
PerfoDnS other duties as assigned by the County
Administrator.
S~IAL SIaLLS:
Abili ty to exercise ju::lgem:mt and discretion in
fOrmulating, interpreting and implementing County
rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Addendum A
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.:.Ability to establisli GIld maintain a ~rking relationship-
\ with the ccmnuni. ty, departmental personnel and managers
wi thin and outside the Incumbent I s Division.
Ability to analyze data and reports relating to the
Division's operational units and to utilize
professional managanent techniques to resolve problems.
MINIMtM REOOIREMEm'S:
Incumbent must possess a four year uni versi ty
degree in an area relating to one of the
Division's fwlCtion or~
Experience in a functional area can be substituted for
education.
A Masters level degree in one of the Di vison I s
functional areas is preferred.
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