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TO AMEND ORD-0181-2014, ORDINANCE FOR THE COMMAND STAFF PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA JANUARY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, ORD-0181-2014, passed December 15, 2014, established salaries and benefits for the command staff personnel of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources is recommending revision to the language under Article X, Special Leaves, Section 2. Military Leave, Part A. Paid Leave; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources is recommending this change to reflect O.R.C. 5923.05 stating employees are authorized up to twenty-two (22) working days a year with pay; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to the salary ordinance will ensure that the City of Gahanna is meeting this requirement and ensures the consistent administration of such requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources is recommending revision to the language under Article IX, Sick and Injury Leave, Section 4. Cash Payment for Sick Leave Credit; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources is recommending sick leave payout be paid at a rate of 60% of an employee's rate of pay up to 1,200 hours and 25% of an employee's rate of pay for any remaining hours for those employees who retire, which includes disability retirement, from the City; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources is recommending sick leave payout be paid at a rate of 30% of an employee's rate of pay up to 1,200 hours and 25% of an employee's rate of pay for any remaining hours for those employees who resign from the City; and
WHEREAS, this modification is an effort to induce retention, provide recognition for a commitment to the City and implement potential cost savings to the City; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with this legislation due to the time sensitivity of these amendments and the City's obligation to follow the Military leave requirement, all for the preservation of the public peace, pr...
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