A. Discussion, consideration and possible action on Group Dismissal of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 (“HCDD1”) employees by the Governing Authority as authorized by sections 7.35 & 7.36 of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and sections 8.21 & 8.22 of the Hidalgo County Personnel Manual for the purpose of suspending normal operations of the HCDD1 because of events beyond the control of the HCDD1 (i.e., the COVID 19 a.k.a. “Corona Virus” health emergency).
 
B. Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve continuation of employee salary/hourly pay and benefits, including retirement benefits, during the term of the Group Dismissal on the basis that it serves a legitimate public purpose and affords a clear public benefit received in return for such action. (i.e., the health, safety, morale and welfare of the employees and those served by the HCDD1 during the COVID 19 a.k.a. “Corona Virus” health emergency).
 
C.  Discussion, consideration and action for HCDD1 to develop necessary procedure to assist in identifying employees who may be eligible and/or qualify for benefits under state and federal laws, including but not limited to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
 
D. Discussion, consideration and approval to amend the “timely payment” definition of Chapters 7.103 and 8.87 of the Civil Service Commission Rules (Brown Book) and Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual / (Blue Book) respectively, to allow up to an additional 30 days after the premium is otherwise due, for the duration of the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration.