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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 93-119 SUBSTITUTE
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING THE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY CLERK
WHEREAS, Linda S. Murphy has been employed by the City Council as the City
Clerk since February, 1982; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the employment agreement
between Murphy and the city by increasing the amount of annual salary paid to Murphy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. Paragraph No.2 of the employment agreement dated September 23,
1991, between Murphy and the city of Seward is hereby AMENDED to read as follows:
2. Murphy shall be paid at the rate of $56,500 per year. The City
Council agrees to review Murphy's salary at least annually prior to adoption of the
City's fiscal budget.
Section 2. A copy of the agreement, as amended, is attached and incorporated
herein by reference.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect July 1, 1993.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this
23rd day of August, 1993.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Dave W. Crane, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Bencardino, Crane, Darling, Krasnansky, Sieminski, Swartz & White
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, approved by the City Council of the city of Seward,
Alaska, on September 23, 1991, and effective July 1. 1991, and amended August 23,
1993, effective July 1. 1993, is between the city of Seward, hereinafter referred to
as City, and Linda S. Murphy, hereinafter referred to as Murphy. The City
agrees to employ Murphy as City Clerk as that term is defined in the City Charter
and ordinances. This agreement shall continue until terminated as provided
below.
1. Murphy agrees to devote full time on behalf of the City and not to
engage in any other business.
2. Murphy shall be paid at the rate of $56,500.00 per year. The City
Council agrees to review Murphy's salary at least annually prior to adoption of the
City's fiscal budget.
. 3. Murphy shall be reimbursed by the City for use of her personal
vehicle while travelling on City business at the same rate as all other employees
of the City.
4. Reimbursement for expenditures on behalf of the City shall not be
paid unless reimbursement is sought in accordance with standard City procedures,
including receipts, vouchers and supporting material.
5. Murphy shall accrue personal leave and holidays in accordance with
Chapters 3.45 and 3.50 of the Seward City Code. Murphy shall be covered by the
standard City insurance and retirement plans.
6. Because of the peculiar nature of the City Clerk position, it is agreed
that the City's business can only succeed if the City Clerk and the City Council
enjoy a working relationship based on mutual respect, trust and positive attitudes.
It may, therefore, be impossible to quantify "poor performance" or "just cause" for
. termination given these complexities which often involve personality factors as
Attachment A
Resolution No. 93-119
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Linda S. Murphy
will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Alaska and is
subject to all applicable Charter and ordinance provisions of the city of Seward.
It is agreed that only the provisions of Chapter 3.45 (annual leave) and Chapter
3.50 (holidays with pay) of the City Personnel Code shall apply to this agreement.
DATED this 23rd day of August, 1993.
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Dave W. Crane
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson &
Brecht, Attorneys for the city of
Seward, Alaska
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Patricia Jones
Deputy City Clerk
(City Seal)
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City Atto ey
Attachment A
Resolution No. 93-119
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 93-119 SUBSTITUTE
A ITEST:
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson &
Brecht, Attorneys for the city of Seward,
Alaska
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