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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26 21 (C.- A«14-7-aI STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson In the Matter of Ending Additional } Review Before Approving the } Filling of Vacant County } RESOLUTION NO, 2 6 21 Employment Positions } WHEREAS, based upon the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the County budget, Jefferson County adopted Resolution 22-20 on April 10, 2020. This resolution mandates that no employment positions at the County shall be created or existing positions filled except as authorized by County Administrator review and approval; and WHEREAS, the Resolution is set to expire at the end of the 2020-2021 County Budget Biennium; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the County's budget is now better understood, with the financial effects being less severe than initially anticipated; and WHEREAS, the County's revenue projections for budget year 2021 support the County's ability to conduct spending, including employment decisions, as budgeted; NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the County Commissioners for Jefferson County that Resolution No. 22-20 is repealed. ,,AP/ OVED AND SIGNED this 7th day of June, 2021. -.. . SEAL: • • JEFFERSON COUNTY . 4 1 BOA OF COMMISSIONERS Kate an Chair ATTEST: 6ire Gre rotherton, Member Caroly Gallaway Clerk of the Board Hei Eise our, Member 1 of 1 Consent Agenda JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Mark McCauley, Interim County Administrator Andy Rowlson, Human Resources Manager DATE: June 7, 2021 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. re: In the Matter of Ending Additional Review Before Approving the Filling of Vacant County Employment Positions STATEMENT OF ISSUE: As a temporary measure to protect county finances during the declared State of Emergency for COVID-19, Jefferson County adopted Resolution 22-20 on April 10, 2020. This resolution mandates that no employment positions at the County shall be created or existing positions filled except as authorized by County Administrator review and approval. The Resolution is set to expire at the end of the 2020-2021 County Budget Biennium. Now, a year after this Resolution was adopted, the pandemic's impact on the County's budget is better understood, with the financial effects being less severe than initially anticipated. Also, the County's revenue projections for budget year 2021 support the County's ability to conduct spending, including employment decisions, as budgeted. RECOMMENDATION: Return to routine County operations regarding approving and filling of vacant County positions by repealing Resolution No. 22-20. REVIEWED BY: (6` 3 z Mark McCaule nterim County Admin. ator Date