Action 3.
Special Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10:00 am
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 12/31/2024
- Title:
- SEACOM Amended IGA
- Submitted By:
- Lara Loewenheim, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Richard Karwaczka
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
County Administrator
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Local Mandate or Policy
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve the Amended Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Cochise County and Southeastern Arizona Communications Center (SEACOM), effective January 1, 2025.
Background:
Beginning January 1, 2025 (the "Transfer Date"), all personnel working for SEACOM, other than personnel working under an approved "Loaned Employee Agreement", and all personnel subsequently hired by SEACOM, shall become employees of the County as fiscal agent, and subject to the County's merit and other personnel and Human Resources rules and regulations.
The Cochise County Sheriff shall also serve “ex officio” as the Chairman of the Board but with the Authority to cast a vote in the case of a tie.
Amendments to Subsections of ARTICLE V (B):
b. ...if the board does not adopt a specific policy, the County's policies shall apply, particularly as to human resources and associated fiscal responsibilities.
n. After receiving the recommendations of SEACOM's Executive Director, approve an initial recommended staffing and compensation structure for SEACOM employees.
The Cochise County Sheriff shall also serve “ex officio” as the Chairman of the Board but with the Authority to cast a vote in the case of a tie.
Amendments to Subsections of ARTICLE V (B):
b. ...if the board does not adopt a specific policy, the County's policies shall apply, particularly as to human resources and associated fiscal responsibilities.
n. After receiving the recommendations of SEACOM's Executive Director, approve an initial recommended staffing and compensation structure for SEACOM employees.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
TBD
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
SEACOM will not implement changes as noted.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Original signed copy to Rich Karwaczka for further routing.