Resolution 720-1989
James R. Paros
Public Safety Division
RESOLUTION NO. 720 -1989
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO
EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MONROE
COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND GERALD N.
LEGGETT CONCERNING HIS EMPLOYMENT IN THE POSITION OF
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, that the Chairman/Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an
Employment Agreement between Gerald N. Leggett and Monroe County, copies
of same being attached hereto, concerning his employment in the position
of Communications Director.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioner of Monroe
COU~,,:J:: at a regular meeting of said Board held on the Nll#/ day
of , A.D. 19.J!.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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MONROE COUNTY
STANDARD EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Agree~nt entered into this
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day of
, 1989, for
a period of three (3) years, beginning November 1, 1989 and ending
October 31, 1992 by and between the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners, a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
hereinafter referred to as "BOARD" and Gerald N. Leggett, 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
Communications Director under the direct Management of the ACA Public
Safety Division Director.
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 thirty three thousand six hundred ninety nine
dollars ($33,699.00) 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 County Administrator,
shall represent the County'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. Mfrit raises as may be awarded on an annual basis at the Monroe
County Board 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, 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) Monroe County owned and maintained vehicle for EMPLOYEE's
official use on County business.
(b) Nothing in this agreement will prevent, limit or otherwise
interfere with the right of the EMPLOYEE to resign at any time, from his
position with Monroe County, providing the EMPLOYEE gives the County
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ninety (90) days notice, unless the parties 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 County Administrator 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 County Administrator,
with concurrence from the BOARD, 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,
Flor ida statutes, as amended.
Upon adoption of said resolution, the
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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 termi~tion.
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 judgement 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 administrator shall
review the EMPLOYEE's performance at the end of the first year's
employment.
The basis for said review shall be an analysis of the
EMPLOYEE's performance as specified in Addendum A.
11. EMPLOYEE may begin the period of his employment on or before
November 1, 1989, at the County Administrator's discretion.
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
(SEAL)
By:
Mayor/Chairman
Attest:
By:
(Clerk)
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HA.J'OO FtJNCTIONS:
This position is directly accountable to the
Assistant CoWlty AdministratorlDirector, Diviai~ of
Public Safety.
Provides management of the Camunicationa ~
through activities and processes of P1anni.ng,
controlling, staffing, organizing, repreMnt.iDg, and
directing. Directs, coordinates and inflU8X1e8 the
operations of the department so as to obtain deai.red
resul ts and enhance total performance.
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pr<;>per~y ass1.gned to the depart:a.nt ::~){v ;
Ma1.ntalnS a viable radio OOIIIIUnicatiana ~ ' . .<:
for COWlty departments and participating egenc1ea~l\::~;'
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cedures for cOWlty radio camunications ayat:ellla ..
Provide a radio cormunications installaticn,
repair and maintenance facility for county
departments and participating agencies
Researches and evaluates current market radio
comnunications equipnent and systems, and
develops procur~nt specifications accordingly.
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Requires a degree in Business or Public Mninistration or related
field. Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in
ccxmunications electronics field .of which three (3) years nust hllve
been in an administrative supervisory capacity, or any equivalent
canbination of education, related training and experience. Amature
Radio License of General Class or higher is required.
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