Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Reallocate one (1) FTE Risk and Benefits Analyst to one (1) FTE Associate Risk and Benefits Analyst in the Office of County Counsel-Risk Management (1210- COU001-8407);
b. Reallocate one (1) FTE Management Analyst II to one (1) FTE Management Analyst III in the Office of County Counsel-Risk Management (1210- COU001-8407); and
c. Direct the County Administrative Office to incorporate the reallocated positions in the FY 2018-19 Recommended Budget.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Reallocate one (1) FTE Risk and Benefits Analyst to one (1) FTE Associate Risk and Benefits Analyst in the Office of County Counsel-Risk Management (1210- COU001-8407);
b. Reallocate one (1) FTE Management Analyst II to one (1) FTE Management Analyst III in the Office of County Counsel-Risk Management (1210- COU001-8407); and
c. Direct the County Administrative Office to incorporate the reallocated positions in the FY 2018-19 Recommended Budget.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors recently received reports and recommendations on the structure, organization and location of the Risk Management Division of the Office of County Counsel. At the conclusion of the review, the Board voted to keep the location of Risk Management in County Counsel, with direction to reorganize and reassign duties to improve the performance of the division. Part of the restructuring will include reallocating positions.
One significant aspect of our reorganization is Workers Compensation and the Return to Work program. The Board directed that we create a formal process for consideration of workers' compensation claims and settlements in order to assure good practices and better internal controls. The Board also directed we modernize our efforts of return to work for injured workers. A robust Return to Work program is essential for reducing costs, continuity of public services and employee assistance. A...
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