ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Agenda Item No. 6

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A NEW CLASSIFICATION

 FINANCIAL COORDINATOR POSITION

RESOLUTION #09-042

WHEREAS, the role, functions and responsibilities of the existing Bookkeeper position have increased over a period of years; and

WHEREAS, the position requires a higher level of knowledge and education than was historically needed, acts with minimal supervision, supervises employees, involves complex processes and has a significant impact on the financial outcomes of the Parks and Zoo; and

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has reviewed the affected position and made a recommendation upon which this resolution is based; and

WHEREAS, this position provides services to both the Parks Department and Potter Park Zoo; and

WHEREAS, historically Potter Park Zoo has not contributed funding toward this position; and

WHEREAS, the carry forward of 2008 Potter Park Zoo budgeted personnel funds can cover retroactive pay; and

WHEREAS, it is recommended that the future cost of funding this position be shared by the Ingham County Parks Department and Potter Park Zoo; and

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission supported the creation of the new classification of Financial Coordinator by passing a resolution at their January 26, 2009 meeting.

WHEREAS, the current MCF-03 position’s salary range is $33,275 – $39,938, and the MCF- 05 salary range is $37,948 - $45,551 for 2009.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes that the creation of the new classification of Financial Coordinator be established and compensated at the MCF- 05 level, with a $37,948 - $45,551 annual rate range for 2009.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the new classification be made retroactive to January 1, 2009, the date the Human Resources Department completed their review.

ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Agenda Item No. 6

RESOLUTION #09-042

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper MCF-03 classification be eliminated.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Celentino, Koenig, Holman, Copedge, Grebner, Vickers

     Nays:  None            Absent:  None        Approved  2/17/09

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Nolan, Bahar-Cook, Tennis, Davis, Dougan

      Nays:  None           Absent:  None          Approved 2/18/09