09/21/1994 AgreementEMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of �L'h1be*-
1994 by and between the MONROE COUNTY FINE ARTS COUNCIL, with
principal offices in Key Largo, Florida, ("MCFAC") and PARVAN
BAKARDJIEV of Key Largo, Florida, ("PB");
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, MCFAC is providing Monroe County, Florida, and
surrounding areas with cultural events for the purpose of
contributing to the cultural life of these communities, and PB has
a broad background in the field of cultural arts, art administration,
business management and public relations; and
WHEREAS, MCFAC is desirous of PB remaining as Executive Director
of MCFAC; and
WHEREAS, PB is desirous of entering into an agreement whereby
he will continue to serve in accordance with the objectives of MCFAC;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein,
both MCFAC and PB agree as follows:
1. The term of this contract shall be for a period of three
(3) years beginning January 8, 1995, during which period MCFAC agrees
to employ PB as Executive Director of MCFAC with primary duties
to supervise and direct the following aspects of MCFAC:
SOLE/PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Administration, including hiring and firing of staff
and other necessary consultants
b) Artistic development and contracting
c) Program development
d) Planning and financing of events
e) Publicity, development control
f) To carry out the policies and procedures established
by the MCFAC in Ordiance No. 006-1980.
g) Attend meetings of the Council and/or Assoc1i!c+,t!e mt'066ds
in the Middle, Upper, and Lower Keys.
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2. During the period of this Agreement, MCFAC agrees to pay
PB as compensation for serving as Executive Director as follows:
a) During the period of January 8, 1995 until January
7, 1996, MCFAC shall continue to pay PB as amount equal to $52,851.72
per annum payable $4,404.31 per month beginning January 8, 1995,
and every subsequent year, receive an increase adjusted to the cost
of living index.
b) PB shall be reimbursed yearly for all expenses (not
to exceed $10,000) incurred by the Executive Director while acting
in such capacity provided satisfactory vouchers covering such
expenses are submitted and provided such expenses are within the
budget approved by MCFAC.
3. The parties hereto agree that PB, as Executive Director,
will devote sufficient time and attention to the rendition of
services as Executive Director so as to accomplish the
responsibilities of Executive Director as set forth herein. PB
will comply with all reasonable policies, standards and regulations
of MCFAC established from time to time by MCFAC.
4. Employee's employment shall be terminated by MCFAC:
a) For cause as defined by, and in accordance with the
provisions of Section 9 of the Monroe County Employment Policies
and Procedures or in accordance with Paragraph 5 below, and then
only upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the MCFAC.
b) Without cause, and then only upon the affirmative vote
of a majority of the MCFAC, in which case Employee shall be entitled
to receive the salary which would otherwise be due him for a period
of six (6) months. In such case, Employee shall also be entitled
to any earned salary not yet paid, plus accrued annual leave not
yet taken.
5. In the event Employee's employment shall be terminated
for cause, and a Court of competent .jurisdiction shall render a
judgment which becomes final after appeal, or without appeal, that
the termination was without cause under the provisions of Section
9 of the Monroe County Employment Policies and Procedures, Employee
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shall be entitled to the payment of the salary due
remaining period of his contract plus accrued and
leave.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have
agreement as of the day and year first above written.
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MONROE COUNTY FINE ARTS COUNCIL
By
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
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FLORIDA, ON THE DAY OF SeD�-e,,,-b1994.
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
:PPROVED AS TO FORD"
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY
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Mayor/Chairman