Resolution 328-1989
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RESOLUTION NO. 328 -1989
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA SITTING AS THE GOVERNING
BODY OF THE UPPER KEYS HEALTH CARE TAXING
DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE UPPER KEYS
HEALTH CARE TAXING DISTRICT, MONROE COUNTY,
FI.ORIDA, AND ELAINE GORMAN.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE UPPER KEYS HEALTH CARE
TAXING DISTRICT, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
That the Mayor/Chairman of said Board is hereby
authorized to execute an Employment Agreement by and between
the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District, Monroe County,
Florida, and Elaine Gorman, a copy of same being attached
hereto, for the purpose of employing the said Elaine Gorman
as Project Director.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County
COIT@issioners, sitting as governing body of the Upper Keys
Health Care Taxing District, Monroe County, Florida, at a
regular meeting of said Board held on the ilt:.l.. day of ~I!.
A.D. 1989.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By /I/I~4I/!4f
Mayor/Chairman
( Seal)
Attest: D.AN.Nx L. KOUIAGE, Clerk
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Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District
Employment Agreement
Agreement entered into this ____ day of ___ 1989, for
a period of one year by and between the UPPER KEYS HEALTH
CARE TAXING DISTRICT with the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, acting as governing body, herein-
after referred to as "DISTRICT" and ELAINE GORMAN. herein-
after referred to as "EMPLOYEE".
In consideration of the mutual covenants. promises, and
representations contained herein, the parties agree as
follows:
The DISTRICT hereby employs, engages and hires EMPLOYEE
as Project Director of the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing
District, for a term of one year, under the direct manage-
ment of the Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District Advisory
Board. through the County Administrator.
E~~LOYEE shall carry out to the best of her 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).
I. EMPLOYEE agrees that she will at all times
faithfully, industriously and to the best of her
ability, experience and talents, perform all of
the duties that may be required of and from her
pursuant to the terms hereof.
II. The DISTRICT shall pay EMPLOYEE, and EMPLOYEE
shall accept from the DISTRICT, in full payment
for EMPLOYEE'S services hereunder. compensa~ion as
follows:
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A. Salary of $27,000 per annum, payable
bi-weekly.
B. Benefits and services received by other
Monroe County employees, including medical,
hospitalization, dental and vision care,
annual and sick leave and Social Security
benefits but excluding retirement. Such
benefits previously accrued by EMPLOYEE in
previous Monroe County service shall be
continued and carried forward to be combined
with benefits herein.
C. EMPLOYEE, at the direction of the County
Administrator, shall represent the DISTRICT'S
interests at national, state and local
professional functions.
III. In the event the DISTRICT desires to extend the
contract for a subsequent year, salary shall be
renegotiated.
IV. EMPLOYEE shall devote all of her time, attention,
knowledge and skill during working hours solely to
DISTRICT matters, and EMPLOYEE shall not engage in
the practice of her profession in the private
sector.
V. EMPLOYEE shall have the use of DISTRICT services
and personnel to carry out the functions of her
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. )
VI. The DISTRICT shall reimburse EMPLOYEE for all
travel and lodging expenses on approved DIS]RICT
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business at the rate specified under Florida
Statutes.
VII. 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 procedures 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
Advisory Board of the Upper Keys Health Care
Taxing District and the Board of County
Commissioners, may remove the EMPLOYEE at any
time without cause by enactment of
resolutions 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 EMPLOYEE 6 months severance
pay, together with payment for accrued annual
leave not yet taken by her. 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 VII.A. above, and
a court of competent jurisdiction renders a judgment which
shall become final after appeal. she shall receive her
reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred in
successfully bringing said suit. if EMPLOYEE is adjudicated
not guilty under VII.A.
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In the event that the DISTRICT 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.
VIII. Notwithstanding Paragraph VII, the Upper Keys
Health Care Taxing District Advisory Board shall
review the EMPLOYEE'S performance at the end of
the first year's employment and made recommenda-
tion to the County Administrator. The basis for
said review shall be an analysis of the EMPLOYEE'S
performance as specified in addendum A.
IX. EMPLOYEE may begin the period of her employment on
or before June 6, 1989. at the Upper Keys Health
Care Taxing District Advisory Board's discretion,
with concurrence from the County Administrator.
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, as
the governing body of the
UPPER KEYS HEALTH CARE TAXING
DISTRICT
BY:
MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
(SEAL)
Attest:
CLERK
BY:
EMPLOYEE
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PROJECT DIRECTOR
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Project Director is responsible to the
Upper Keys Health Care Taxing District Advisory Board.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Highly responsible position to oversee and
coordinate all office responsibilities in an emergency medical
office.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Note: These examples are intended only as
illustrations of the various types of work performed in posi-
'tions allocated to this class. The omission of specific state-
ments of duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the posi-
tion. )
Scheduling personnel.
State and local record keeping.
~ct as departmental liaison.
Bookkeeping and billing involving hospital billing, medicare and
medicaid along with all procedures related to emergency service.
Travel to area trauma center representing the Upper Keys Health
Care Taxing District.
InsureS compliance with federal, state and local laws and regula-
tion in developing political procedure.
MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or equiva-
lent with , medical background (eithcr administrative or technical)
two yrs. prcfe~cd.Must be familiar with current legislation con-
cerning health care. Ability to operate and utilize a computer.
APPROVED BY:
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Date
On this date, I have received a copy o~ the job description re-
lating to my position with Monroe County.
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