08/27/1992
MONROE COUNTY
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STANDARD EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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This agreement entered into this
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gust, 1992, for the period from this date until Novem-
ber 13, 1993, by and between the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners, a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "Board" and
Thomas W. Brown, 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 Employ-
ee as the County Administrator, under the direct manage-
ment 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 du-
ties 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 faithful-
ly, 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 Employ-
ee's services hereunder, compensation as follows:
(a) Salary of $69,874.20 per annum.
(b) Benef its and services recei ved 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 Coun-
ty Commissioners, shall represent the County's inter-
ests at national, state and local professional socie-
ty functions.
3 . The Employee shall be entitled to annual cost of
li ving 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 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 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,
( 2)
including.,. but not limited to: A suitable automobile,
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 addi-
tion to those mentioned above:
(a) An additional five (5) days administrative leave.
Nothing 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 othe-rwri.se agree.
8. The Board shall reimburse the Employee for all trav-
el and lodging expenses on approved County business
at the rate specified under Florida Statutes.
9. Employee may be terminated in the fo.llowJ.ng manner:
( a) For Cause. The Board of County conunissioners
may remove the Employee from office for cause
as set forth in the MCi>nroe County Emplo.yment
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 amencl-
ed.
( 3 )
(b) Termination Without Cause. The Board of Coun-
ty 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 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 Employ-
ee 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 wi thin twenty (20) days of such termina-
tion.
Addi tionally , in the event that said Employee is
removed for cause under the provisions of 9. (a) ab0ve,
and a court of competent jurisdiction renders a jUdge-
ment 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 of-
fice, the same shall be deemed a remDval without cause
under the provisions of this subsection.
( 4 )
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed
this agre~ment the day and year first above written.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DANNY L. ICOLHAGE, Clerk
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COtlliTY ADMINISTRATOR
r~AJOR FUNCTION
Highly responsible administrative and management work directing
and coordinator all phases of County government functions and
activities under the jurisdiction of the Board of County
Commissioners.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various
types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does
not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,
related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
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Administers and carries out the directives and policies of the
Board of County Commissioners and enforces all Orders.
Resolutions, Ordinances, and Regulations of the Board to insure
they are faithfully executed.
Reports to the Board on actions taken pursuant to any directive
or policy within the time set by the Board.
Responsible for the administration of all departments which the
Board has authority to control.
Directly responsible for the assimilation and distribution of the
agenda for the Board of County Commissioners' meeting.
Attends meetings of the Board and is authorized to participate in
the discussion in any manner.
Provides an annual report to the Board on the state of the
County, the work of the previous year, and any recommendations
for actions or programs the Administrator deems necessary for the
improvement of the County and welfare of its residents.
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Provides the Board, or individual members, upon request, with
data or information concerning County government. Provides
advice and recommendations of County government operations to the
Board.
Prepares and submits to the Board for its consideration and
adoption, an annual operating budget, a capital budget, and a
capital program. Establishes the schedules and procedures to be
followed by all County departments, offices, and agencies in
connection with the budget, and supervises and administers all
phases of the budgetary control process.
Supervises the care and custody of all County property.
Recommends to the Board a current position classification and pay
plan for all positions in the County service. -;
Directs the negotiation of leases, contracts, and other
agreements, including consultant services, for the County,
subj ec.t to the approval of the Board.
Makes recommendations concerning the nature and location of
County improvements. Assures that all terms and conditions in
all leases, contracts, and agreements are performed and notifies
the Board of any noted violations.
Perform other duties as may be required of him by the Board of
County Commissioners.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of administrative and management concepts and
practices. Knowledge of financial and budget matters. Knowledge
of modern business methods and procedures as applied to County
government. Ability to delegate authority and responsibility.
Ability to maintain an efficient organization and to establish
and maintain satisfactory work relationships with department
heads, County employees and the public. Ability to communicate";
effectively with the public, business and civic groups. Ability
to present ideas and pro9rams orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four (4).year college or university
with a degree in Public Administration, Business Administration
or related field, supplemented by courses in management
techniques and considerable progressively responsible experience
in administrative and management work for a county or other
governmental agency.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted
for the minimum qualifications.
On this date I have received a copy of my job description
relating to my employment with Monroe County.
J UNO I. 1992
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