HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorization to fill Mental Health Coordinator position through "preference by service" RESOLUTION NO. 16-338
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILLING MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR
POSITION THROUGH PREFERENCE BY SERVICE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, as a part of the City Council's 2016/17 Budget deliberations, approval was
given to create a.75 FTE(full-time equivalent)Mental Health Advocate position within the Police
Department; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department's mental health support function had previously been
filled by"temporary,"non-benefitted employees;but the burgeoning need for mental health support
justified creating a permanent position receiving full benefits (e.g., paid leave, health care
contribution, etc.); and,
WHEREAS, the City's adopted Personnel Policies and Procedures do not spell out a clear
process for moving an existing temporary employee into a permanent,benefitted position;however,
in the case of an individual going from a permanent non-Civil Service position into a Civil Service
position,provision is made for the individual to automatically be moved into the new position based
upon a"preference by service;" and,
WHEREAS, that provision recognizes that the employee is fully qualified for the position,
that the employee has already performed the duties of the position, and that the interests of the City
would not be better served by carrying out a formal recruitment; and,
WHEREAS,it seems appropriate to apply this same"preference by service"principle to the
Mental Health Advocate situation; and,
WHEREAS,staff has confirmed that this process will not violate federal Affirmative Action
policies under any applicable hiring laws, and is fully within the authority of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that authorization for staff to offer the .75 FTE Mental Health Advocate position to the individual
currently performing this function on a temporary basis is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14"' day of June, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of June, 2016.