Submitted By
Julia Scott-Valdez: Assistant Village Manager Human Resource Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Employee Leasing Agreement with GovTempsUSA, LLC for a Temporary Administrative Commander in the Village’s Police Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Oak Park Police Department is currently recruiting for the vacant Administrative Command position. The Administrative Commander is key in the budget process, therefore filling this vacancy with a temporary staff person is critical at this time.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the short-term contract.
Fiscal Impact
The Administrative Commander position has been vacant since April 3, 2017 and is budgeted for the 2017 year at $140,000 (including benefits). The use of a contractor will be cost neutral. The expense will be charged to the Police Department line item: 1001-42400-101-530660 (General Contractual) which has a balance of $219,764.73
Background
The Administrative Commander plays an integral role in developing and tracking the department’s budget, payroll and managing the administrative functions such as training and records. While recruiting for the position, it is essential that these responsibilities be performed by a professional who can ensure the department maintains the highest level of fiscal integrity.
Alternatives
Maintain status quo
Previous Board Action
N/A
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Should the Village Board approve the change in positions the HR department will post for filling as soon as possible.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
NA.