File #: 2024-O-075    Version: 1
Type: Final Readings Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/19/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/6/2024 Final action:
Title: An Ordinance 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 the Human Resources; Section 2-61(f) "Administrative Leave" to add 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.
Attachments: 1. Leave Policy Ordinance 2024-O-075, 2. DIVISION 3. LEAVE POLICY, 3. Jury Duty Revenue Report
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An Ordinance 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 the Human Resources; Section 2-61(f) “Administrative Leave” to add 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

During the April 15, 2024 regular City Council meeting, Council motioned to proceed to second and final ordinance reading as submitted.

 

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

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Staff recommends approval.

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Fiscal Impact

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2024

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

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

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