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Adopt Resolution to:
a. Approve the 2013 Winter/Eco Recess for Units P, X, Y and Z, (excluding elected officials in Unit Y); and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to implement the Winter/Eco Recess for the aforementioned Units in the Advantage HRM system; and
c. Approve proposed 2013 County closure schedule of selected County departments and/or divisions for the winter holiday from December 26, 2013 through December 31, 2013; and
d. Waive Ordinance No. 766, fixing the days and hours of operation of County offices.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve the 2013 Winter/Eco Recess for Units P, X, Y and Z, (excluding elected officials in Unit Y); and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to implement the Winter/Eco Recess for the aforementioned Units in the Advantage HRM system; and
c. Approve proposed 2013 County closure schedule of selected County departments and/or divisions for the winter holiday from December 26, 2013 through December 31, 2013; and
d. Waive Ordinance No. 766, fixing the days and hours of operation of County offices.
SUMMARY / DISCUSSION:
In a collaborative environment the County and SEIU (Units F, J, H & K) implemented the current bargaining agreement which included a three year "Winter/Eco Recess" for Fiscal Years 2013-2014; 2014-2015; and 2015-2016. In recent years the Board has also granted the Winter/Eco Recess to certain unrepresented employee groups.
The Winter/Eco Recess for 2013 is scheduled for December 26, 27, 30 and 31, 2013. It has a secondary benefit of minimizing the County's carbon footprint by closing many County offices during the historically slow business period between Christmas and New Year's Day. The 2012 Winter/Eco Recess closure was implemented with no significant impact to public services or negative publicity.
Should the Board approve the Winter/Eco Recess for Units P, X, Y (excluding elected officials), & Z, County Dep...
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