HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2008.06.12 - 9517June 12, 2008
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #08118
BY: Personnel Committee, Thomas F. Middleton, Chairperson
IN RE: MERIT RULE 15— HOURS OF WORK, MERIT RULE 2- SALARIES —
AUTHORIZATION FOR 4/40 PILOT WORK IIOUR PROGRAMS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS prudent utilization of 4/40 work schedules can increase business hours for Oakland
County residents seeking government services; and
WHEREAS in 1985 the Federal Government embraced this concept by enacting permanent
authorization for federal agencies to use alternative work schedules (P.L. 99-196); and
WHEREAS soaring gasoline prices arc adversely impacting the budgets of governments,
businesses. County employees and the public; and
WHEREAS the relentless global demand for scarce oil resources makes it unlikely that a
significant reduction in the cost of gasoline, diesel fuel or biofuels will occur in the next several
years; and
WHEREAS extended hours of operation could assist county residents by allowing them to
consolidate their business at the county with other driving needs to decrease the consumption of
gasoline; and
WHEREAS employee commuting costs can be reduced 20% by switching to an alternative 4/10
or 4/40 work schedule; and
WHEREAS Oakland County Merit Rule 2, Section 2.10.1.2 and Merit Rule 15, Section
15.1.11.1 authorizes the County Executive and Board of Commissioners to adopt alternative
work schedules where prudent; and
WHEREAS the County Executive seeks Board of Commissioner authorization to establish pilot
programs implementing a 4/40 work week throughout the departments and divisions reporting to
the County Executive and in such other county work force areas to enhance customer service as
may be prudent and approved by the elected officials responsible for the management of those
areas;
Personnel Committee Vote:
Motion carried unanimously on a roli call vote with Suarez and Coleman absent
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
acting pursuant to Merit Rule 2.. Section 2.10.1.2 and Merit Rule 15. Section 15.1.2.1.1,
authorizes the County Executive through the Human Resources Department to establish and
approve pilot programs implementing a 4/40 work week throughout the Departments and
Divisions reporting to the County Executive and to establish and approve 4140 work schedules in
such other county work force areas as may be desired and approved by the elected officials
responsible for the management of those areas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in establishing an alternative work schedule the County
Executive and other elected official shall insure that any county operation directly providing
service to the public is open from S:30 am to 500 pm, Monday through Friday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any costs associated with implementing a 4/40 work
schedule shall be absorbed within the existing budget appropriation of the department or division
implementing the 4/40 work schedule and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tnat all relevant provisions of any collective bargaining
agreement currently in force. Merit Rules, Federal and State laws governing hours of work and
payment of wages shall be followed.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Personnel Committee. I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Resolution 1408118 June 12, 2008
Moved by Middleton supported by Scott the resolution be adooted.
Discussion followed.
Nancy Scarlet, Director of Human Resources, addressed the Board and answered questions.
Vote on resolution:
AYES: Gosselin, Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Jacobsen, KowaII. Long, Middleton, Nash. Potter,
Potts, Rogers, Scott. Spector, Woodward, Zack, Bullard, Burns, Coulter. Crawford, Douglas,
Gershenson, Gingell. (23)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on June
12, 2008, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the sea of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 12th day of June. 2008.
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Rutn Johnson, County Clerk