City of Laredo - File #: 24-0770

• File #: 24-0770
• Version: 1
• Type: Introductory Ordinance
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 3/27/2024
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 4/15/2024
• Title: An Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3, Section 2-61(b) "Court/Jury Leave" to remove the necessity of turning jury duty paychecks over to Human Resources; Section 2-61(f) "Administrative Leave" to add a section that the City Manager has the discretion to approve Administrative Leave with pay or without pay; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.

SUBJECT

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An Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3, Section 2-61(b) “Court/Jury Leave” to remove the necessity of turning jury duty paychecks over to Human Resources; Section 2-61(f) “Administrative Leave” to add a section that the City Manager has the discretion to approve Administrative Leave with pay or without pay; providing for a cumulative clause; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

None

BACKGROUND

As per the Internal Revenues Services (IRS), it is recommended that employers are not required for employees to turn over jury duty pay back to their employer. The City of Laredo wishes to align with practices conducted by other public sectors by amendment of this ordinance for City employees to no longer submit over to the City any and all jury duty payments received for jury duty services. Providing additional language under Administrative Leave to allow the City Manager to determine if leave will be paid or unpaid.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION

recommendation

Staff recommends approval.

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Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2024

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    N/A

Source of Funds:                                                                                     N/A

Account #:                                                                                                          N/A

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

See attached five (5) year Jury Duty Revenues

ATTACHMENTS:

Ordinance Leave Policy

Division 3. Leave Policy

Jury Duty Revenue Report