File #: 23-0086    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 1/24/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 2/15/2023 Final action: 2/15/2023
Title: Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the Fulton County Sheriff to offer above the minimum salaries; authorizing a cost of living adjustment for certain employees of the Fulton County Sheriff; confirming the Fulton County Sheriff's authority to pay overtime pay as earned; directing an amendment to the Overtime Pay and Compensatory Time Personnel Policy (108-16); authorizing increased overtime pay; and for other purposes. 5% base pay rate increase for certain employees of the Fulton County Sheriff, directing an amendment to the Overtime and Compensatory Time Personnel Policy (108-16); authorizing increased overtime pay; and for other purposes. (HELD ON 2/1/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)
Attachments: 1. 2.1.23 Resolution - Sheriff Staff Compensation COLA and OT (1.25-2), 2. 23-0086 REVISED

DEPARTMENT
Human Resources Management

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the Fulton County Sheriff to offer above the minimum salaries; authorizing a cost of living adjustment for certain employees of the Fulton County Sheriff; confirming the Fulton County Sheriff's authority to pay overtime pay as earned; directing an amendment to the Overtime Pay and Compensatory Time Personnel Policy (108-16); authorizing increased overtime pay; and for other purposes. 5% base pay rate increase for certain employees of the Fulton County Sheriff, directing an amendment to the Overtime and Compensatory Time Personnel Policy (108-16); authorizing increased overtime pay; and for other purposes. (HELD ON 2/1/23) (APPROVED AS AMENDED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Civil Service Act of 1982, Fulton County Personnel Policy and Procedure #108-16 and other adopted HR Procedures.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government

COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No

SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)

Scope of Work:
The Board approved funding in the FY2023 Budget for the Fulton County Sheriff to address continued challenges in recruiting and retaining employees via implementation of multiple compensation initiatives. The specific initiatives detailed in the Resolution are as follows:

* Overtime and Compensatory Time Personnel Policy 108-16 is revised to allow overtime pay and compensatory leave above the minimum rate of 1.5 when so approved by the Board of Commissioners.
* Sheriff may exer...

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