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July 15,2004 Page 3 My second sugg~stion relates to layoff. Layoffs may occur even when a position is not eliminated - for example, a temporary lack of funds or disaster that results in the temporary discontinuing of the function. I suggest: Lay-Off: The separation of an Employee from employment due to elimination of a position: lack of funds or other reason determined by the Citv Council. I suggest eliminating the Reduction in Work Force definition in that it is defmed and addressed at Section 5.4. 3.4 Classification of Job Duties. Salary Range. I suggest eliminating factor D) in that the cost of living is generally considered in making an overall adjustment (the general increase or '"decrease) to the salary plan rather than the initial assigmnent of the position within the plan. I suggest eliminating factor E) in that fringe benefits would not playa part in the initial assignment of points to a position. Elimination of these factors would also assist the City in maintaining its pay equity obligations of focusing on factors A, B and C. 3.4 Classification of Job Duties. Approval. I suggest allowing the Council discretion to leave the salary range for each classification intact simply by inaction. I suggest that the Council not place any obligation on itself to annually adopt salary ranges for each classification. In many instances, the salary range for each classification will remain the same from year to year. The only action by the City Council in this event is to decide whether to make a general adjustment to the salary table. My suggested language is as follows: Each fiscal year, the City Council shall review the pay plan and make anv changes it determines are necessary ana aaept SMElf)' meges for eacl1 elassifieation. The City Council may modify salary ranges at any time. The City Council shall adopt hourly rates of pay for all positions not covered by the classification and pay plan. 4.1 Vacancies. General. I suggest clarifying that this only applies to vacancies that the Council determines to fill. My suggested language is as follows: Vacant positions that the City Council chooses to fill will be filled on the basis of a regular or temporary appointment and may be made on a full-time or part-time basis. 4.8 Union Representation. I suggest adding a clarification that "fair share fees" only apply to non members in bargaining unit positions. My suggested language is as follows: However, under the Act, the union may require individuals in a represented bargaining unit who are not members of the union to contribute a "fair share fee." 4.9 Probationary Appointments. Termination during Probationary Appointments. I suggest eliminating the third sentence: