Consent 9.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Emergency Services
- Meeting Date:
- 07/22/2014
- Title:
- Emergency Personnel Policy
- Submitted By:
- Norm Sturm, Emergency Services
- Department:
- Emergency Services
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Agenda Item Text:
Adopt the Cochise County Emergency Personnel Policy.
Background:
It is the mission of Cochise County to provide for the safety of its staff and the citizens of
Cochise County, as well as to ensure continuity of essential services in those situations declared a State of Emergency by the Board of Supervisors or during an incident deemed to be of significant impact to the County as determined by the County Administrator or his/her designee. Due to the nature of Cochise County being a public service organization, it is expected that employees be available to respond to the needs of citizens during such situations. These emergencies may include, but are not limited to: natural disasters, public health emergencies, critical public infrastructure failure, COOP activation or any large-scale event that stresses the resources of County government.
This policy would enable County Administration to alter the work schedule, duties and location of employees to meet the needs of the County to respond to a large-scale emergency that threatens county residents or the county’s ability to provide essential services. The policy has been vetted by HR and the County Attorney.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
- Place policy into general County Employee Policies
- Educate employees regarding the purpose and provisions of the policy
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Limited options for reassigning County employees to address the needs of a County emergency
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Copy of policy to Julie Morales, HR