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a. Receive a staff presentation on the proposed Telework Pilot Program
b. Direct staff to implement the proposed Telework Pilot Program; and,
c. Provide direction to staff as appropriate.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Alternative Energy and Environment Committee:
1. Receive a staff presentation on the proposed Telework Pilot Program
2. Direct staff to implement the proposed Telework Pilot Program; and,
3. Provide direction to staff as appropriate.
SUMMARY:
At its September 28, 2017 meeting, the Alternative Energy and Environment (AEE) Committee received a status update on the Phase II implementation of the Municipal Climate Action Plan (MCAP). Go Green! Program staff was directed to research reduction measures aimed at reducing municipal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions equivalent to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
For the past several months, staff has been in the process of researching and evaluating a telework program as a measure to reduce employee commute.
From October to November 2017, Go Green! Staff conducted a Monterey County Department Head survey to determine the level of support for a telework program being available to a broader segment of the County workforce. Results of the survey (Attachment A) suggested that staff could gain an acceptable level of support from department head staff to move forward with further investigation. The Go Green! Program has partnered with the Office of the Assessor/County-Clerk Recorder to draft a framework for a Telework Pilot Program with the objective to determine the feasibility of a widespread County Telework Program, to further examine the outcomes of employee telework activities, and to provide recommendations regarding County telework policies.
Staff is seeking direction from the AEE Committee on design and implementation of a Telework Pilot Program. Potential teleworkers and their supervisors will utilize telework best practices throughout the duration of the Pilot. The ...
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