HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD2024-010 Amending Title 31
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Sponsored by: Sorensen
Introduction Date: July 8, 2024
Public Hearing Date: July 22, 2024
Enactment Date: July 22, 2024
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2024-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE TITLE 3 PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, this ordinance amends Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel, to allow
temporary and seasonal employees to work more than nine months in a calendar year; and
WHEREAS, temporary and seasonal employees must have a break in service between
appointments; and
WHEREAS, a break in service is defined in Title 3.01.035(C) as at least one entire pay
period off; and
WHEREAS, due to the evolving nature of personnel requirements and the need to address
issues as they arise, this amendment is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that:
Section 1. Seward City Code Title 3 is hereby amended to read as follows (new language
is in bolded italics and underlined and deleted language is stricken):
Chapter 3.25. - Selection
3.25.040 Temporary, seasonal and on -call appointments.
A. Temporary appointment - length of time.
1. Temporary appointments shall not exceed nine consecutive months.
2 No tempo.ary a ployee shall . ork a •han nths alend.,.- .
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2 Consecutive nine -month appointments cannot be served without a break in service as
defined in section 3.01.035.
3 A temporary appointment may be terminated at any point for positions which have a
full-time position already established with the city, should a full-time employee
become available.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten days after enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA this
22nd day of July 2024.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2024-010
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THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Barnwell, Wells, Finch, Osenga, Calhoon, Crites, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: July 8, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Tammy Nickell, HR Manager
Subject: Ordinance 2024-010: Amending Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel
Background and justification:
Title 3 contains the city's personnel code. Due to the evolving nature of personnel requirements
and the need to address issues as they arise, Title 3 is being amended to allow temporary and
seasonal employees to work more than nine months in a calendar year, if there is a break in service.
A break in service, as defined in Title 3.01.035(C), is at least one entire pay period off.
Chapter 3.25 Selection
Amended
code
section
Section Title
Ordinance
page #
Amendment
3.25.040
Temporary, seasonal and
on -call appointments
Striking the second sentence so temporary
and seasonal employees can work more
than 9 months in a calendar year if a break
in service is taken, as defined in
3.01.035(C)
3.01.035(C) Break in service is defined as
at least one entire pay period off.
3.25.040
Temporary, seasonal and
on -call appointments
Added language to clarify a temporary
position may be terminated at any point
should a full-time employee become
available.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
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Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
$
$
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Affected Fund (✓):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
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Attorne Review
Yes Attorney Signature:
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Administration Recommendation
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