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October 17, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Law at 9:36 a.m. in Committee Room A,
Auditorium Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Thomas A. Law, David N. Galloway, Eric Coleman, William Brian, Vincent Gregory and
George W. Suarez
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
David L. Moffitt and David B. Buckley
OTHERS PRESENT:
Personnel Department Judy Eaton, Director
Nancy Scarlet, Manager
Lois Koeber, Supervisor
Jennifer Mason, Supervisor
Sharon Edwards, Supervisor
Heather Mason, Analyst
David VandeGrift, Analyst
Executive Office Gerald Poisson, Asst. Deputy County Exec.
Robert Daddow, Asst. Deputy County Exec.
Clerk/Register G. William Caddell, Clerk/Register
Board of Commissioners James H. VanLeuven, Admin. Director
Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Coleman moved to approve the agenda as printed. Supported by Suarez.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Thomas A. Law,
Chairperson
David N. Galloway
Majority Vice-Chair
Eric Coleman,
Minority Vice-Chair
David L. Moffitt
David B. Buckley
William Brian
Vincent Gregory
George W. Suarez
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF October 11, 2001
Suarez moved to approve the minutes of October 11, 2001 as printed. Supported by
Coleman.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PERSONNEL – EXTENSION OF MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY LISTS
Under the provisions of Section VI-H-1, of the Merit System Resolution, the Personnel
Department is requesting extension of 12 Merit System eligible lists for six months.
Suarez moved to approve the extension of the 12 Merit System eligible lists for six
months. Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
MR #01234 MANDATORY CULTURAL DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR MANAGEMENT STAFF
Cross-cultural teamwork and collaboration are essential for organizational success and
cultural differences need to be seen as assets in order for an organization to function
productively. The Cultural Diversity course provided through Personnel Training and
Development provides information, strategies, and skills through activities such as group
discussion, video, and role play that will help participants develop personal and
professional competence to work and live in a multi-cultural society. This resolution
mandates participation in the Cultural Diversity course for all managers, chiefs, and
supervisors within Oakland County.
Suarez moved to amend the resolution to have the last WHEREAS r ead:
"WHEREAS the Personnel Department Committee recommends approval of this
resolution." Supported by Brian
Motion to amend carried on a voice vote.
Suarez moved that the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the
recommendation MR #01243 be adopted as amended. Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Moffitt, Buckley and Gregory absent.
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Chairperson Law suggested Item #2 be held until Mr. Caddell, Clerk/Registe r arrived. There
was no objection.
MR #01270 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – TRANSFER EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT UNIT TO COUNTY EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATION, AND CREATE
ADMINISTRATOR-EMERGENCY RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS APPOINTED POSITION
Oakland County's emergency management functions are mandated by the Michigan
Emergency Management Act to provide for the coordination of all matters pertaining to
emergency services, disaster preparedness, and recovery assistance within the County. To
achieve a higher visibility of emergency response and preparedness functions, the County
executive recommends the transfer of the Emergency Management & E911 Unit and
related support staff from the Department of Information Technology to the County
Executive Administration Division, retitling of the unit to Emergency Response &
Preparedness, and creation of an appointed Administrator-Emergency Response &
Preparedness position to oversee the aforementioned functions. The new unit will report
directly to the Assistant Deputy County Executive.
Suarez moved that the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the
recommendation MR #01270 be adopted. Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Moffitt, Buckley and Gregory absent.
COUNTY CLERK/REGISTER OF DEEDS – CREATION OF TWO (2) CLERK III POSITIONS IN
THE VITAL STATISTICS UNIT
New legislation relaxing restrictions on concealed weapons permits has resulted in a
considerable increase in the number of applications for CCWs resulting in an increased
workload of the County Clerk office, Vital Statistics Unit. The County Clerk is requesting
the creation of two Clerk III positions to assist customers. These positions will have a
sunset date of 9/20/02 and be reviewed for continuation during the FY03 budget process.
Suarez moved that the Personnel Committee Report to the full Board with the
recommendation this resolution be adopted. Supported by Brian.
Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote with Moffitt, Buckley and Gregory absent.
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COMMUNICATIONS:
Coleman moved to Receive & File Item A - Position Change Summary Report.
Supported by Suarez.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
Brian moved to adjourn at 9:50 a.m. Supported by Coleman.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Nancy Wenzel, Committee Coordinator
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James H. VanLeuven, Jr., Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.