Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Approve the 2014 Winter 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 2014 County closure schedule of selected County departments and/or divisions for the winter holiday from December 26, 2014 through December 31, 2014; and
d. Waive Ordinance No. 766, fixing the days and hours of operation of County offices.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve the 2014 Winter 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 2014 County closure schedule of selected County departments and/or divisions for the winter holiday from December 26, 2014 through December 31, 2014; and
d. Waive Ordinance No. 766, fixing the days and hours of operation of County offices.
SUMMARY / DISCUSSION:
As part of negotiated labor agreements with Units D (Public Defenders Association), E (Prosecutors Association), G (County Counsel Employee Association), and F, H, J and K (SEIU), the County implemented a three year "Winter/Eco Recess" for Fiscal Years 2013-2014, 2014-2015, and 2015-2016. In December 2013 the Board also granted the Winter/Eco Recess to certain unrepresented employee groups.
The Winter Recess for 2014 is scheduled for December 26, 29, 30 and 31, 2014. The Winter/Eco Recess 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 Years Day. The 2013 Winter/Eco Recess closure was implemented with no significant impact to public services or negative...
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