HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2021-29 - A Resolution authorizing the Mayor offer an experienced candidate, signing bonus not to exceed $5,000.00 and/or a leave bank signing bonus not to exceed 40 hours vacation leave and/or 20 hours sick leave - 11/2/2021City of East Wenatchee Resolution 2021-29 Retain Resolution until no longer needed for City-business, then transfer to Washington State Archives (GS50-05A-16 Rev. 1) Page 1 of 3
City of East Wenatchee, Washington
Resolution No. 2021-29
A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington authorizing the Mayor to offer an experienced candidate for a city employment position a monetary signing bonus not to exceed $5,000.00 and/or a leave bank signing bonus not to exceed 40 hours vacation leave and/or 20 hours sick leave. Effective through 12/31/2022.
1. Alternate format.
1.1. Para leer este documento en otro formato (español, Braille, leer en voz alta, etc.), póngase en contacto con el vendedor de la ciudad al alternateformat@east-wenatchee.com, al (509) 884-9515 o al 711 (TTY).
1.2. To read this document in an alternate format (Spanish, Braille, read aloud, etc.), please contact the City Clerk at alternateformat@eastwenatcheewa.gov, at (509) 884-9515, or at 711 (TTY).
2. Authority.
2.1. RCW 35A.11.020 and RCW 35A.12.190 authorize the City Council to organize and regulate its internal affairs and to define the powers, functions and duties of its officers and employees.
3. Recitals.
3.1. The City is facing increasing competition in hiring. This competition comes from all levels of government agencies and the overall labor market.
3.2. Due to the small size of the City’s workforce a vacant position places increased strain on existing operations. Therefore, it is critical to hire highly qualified personnel as soon as possible in order to maintain the level of service the City provides to its citizens.
3.3. Signing bonuses are becoming a common incentive to attract experienced, highly qualified candidates in both the public and private sectors.
3.4. The City of East Wenatchee wishes to attract experienced, highly qualified applicants.
3.5. To attract desired applicants, the City needs the flexibility to offer a candidate for a position requiring experience an incentive to choose East Wenatchee over competing municipalities.
3.6. Given the factors set forth above, it is in the best interests of the City to allow the Mayor the discretion to offer a signing bonus to an experienced candidate for city employment.
City of East Wenatchee Resolution 2021-29 Retain Resolution until no longer needed for City-business, then transfer to Washington State Archives (GS50-05A-16 Rev. 1) Page 2 of 3
4. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
5. Authorization to Offer a Monetary Signing Bonus. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to offer an experienced candidate for a city employment position a signing bonus of up to $5,000.00.
6. Authorization to Offer a Leave Bank Signing Bonus. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to offer an experienced candidate for a city employment position a signing bonus of up to 40 hours of vacation time and/or up to 20 hours of sick time. The vacation time and/or sick time bonus shall accrue over the first five months of employment, with equal monthly accruals based on the bonus provided.
7. Repayment. The Signing Bonus Agreement must include a clause that requires the candidate to repay the monetary signing bonus if he or she does not complete at least two years (24 months) of service with the City of East Wenatchee. The repayment obligation shall be pro-rated based on the two-year commitment.
8. Duration. This resolution is effective through December 31, 2022.
9. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision in this resolution to be contrary to law, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Resolution.