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ARF- 705

Regular Agenda Item 4- B

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	08/02/2011
Submitted For:	Berthan DeNero, Human Resources Director
Submitted By:	Berthan DeNero, Human Resources
Department:	Human Resources
Fiscal Year:	2011 - 2012	Budgeted?:	No
Contract Dates Begin & End:	2010 - 2012	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	New

Request/Subject

Authorization to submit a CPS HR/IPA-HR Innovation Grant for Government Agencies Application

Background Information

CPS HR Consulting and IPMA-HR have formed a partnership to establish a grant program for the encouragement of innovative Human Resources (HR) practices in the public sector. It is the mission of both CPS HR and IPMA-HR to further the discipline through support of personnel programs and initiatives. The purpose of this grant program is to support excellence in HR through recognition contributions to public service that foster quality, fairness, equity, and solutions to organizational needs. The grant will be offered to agencies demonstrating the promotion of such objectives thought the implementation and utilization of innovative HR programs. It is the desire of CPS HR/IPMA-HR to offer one $25,000 grant this year to a qualified applicant.

Evaluation

Recent history shows workplace violence incidents are becoming more common place in today’s working environment. One common thread exists in preventing workplace violence; good leadership. Good leadership creates a healthy, productive workplace and can prevent crisis situations. All employees have a right to a workplace where every attempt is made to prevent violence before it happens. The county Workplace Violence policy reflects zero tolerance and it comes with a complete set of disciplinary standards attached.

The HR leaders of the county have an established and effective history of communication and collaboration in order to share with employees, the Board of Supervisors, and Elected Officials, knowledge and resources regarding HR issues of mutual interest and concern and it stresses the necessity to be proactive in preventing workplace violence.

The safety and well-being of all employees is the ultimate responsibility of everyone, and by providing Gila County employees with training and skills in preventing workplace violence, we can increase safety and ensure a sense of well being which can ultimately save lives.

The need for this program is obvious in: the heightened potential for violence presented to employees and the general public, due to prisoners from the county jail being brought to the court house and routed down the halls of the facility for court proceedings. The need is also evident in that there is currently insufficient security at facility entrances and exits. The need for appropriate ongoing workplace violence training and education of new and current employees is vital, as the Gila County HR Department and Board of Supervisors is committed to respectful, service-oriented, and safe workplace practices at all times and under all circumstances for internal and external customers.

Conclusion

The Gila County HR Department proposes to present a mandatory innovative training program to all employees that will include training and education in recognizing, responding, reporting any action/issue that could point to a potential violence issue. On site drills, and role playing scenarios will be incorporated in the training. All training, and activities will be presented at both County facilities in Globe, and in Payson.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Gila County Board of Supervisors authorize the Gila County HR Department to electronically apply for the $25,000 CPS HR/IPA-HR Innovation Grant for Government Agencies Application prior to the application deadline of August 5, 2011.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Human Resources Department to electronically submit an CPS HR/IPA-HR Innovation Grant for Government Agencies Application in the amount of $25,000 to help continue the prevention of violence in the workplace within Gila County.
(Berthan DeNero)

Attachments
Grant Document
Grant Application
Grant Letter
Grant Proposed Budget
Grant Security Checklist
Grant WPV Flyer