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ARF- 6738

2. B.

Special Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/29/2021
Submitted For:	Allyn Bulzomi
Submitted By:	Erica Raymond, Human Resources Assistant Sr.
Department:	Human Resources

Information

Request/Subject

Draft Human Resources Policy No. BOS-HRS-160-Attendance, Holidays, and Leave

Background Information

Many years ago the Board of Supervisors adopted Rule No. 23- Attendance, Holidays and Leave. That rule is under the Gila County Merit System Rules and Procedures. For the past several years, the Human Resources Department has been reviewing existing rules under the Gila County Merit System Rules and Procedures and presenting updated policies to the Board of Supervisors for consideration of approval. The new policies are in a format that is consistent with all policies adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The existing rule is outdated, so a new draft policy is being presented to the Board of Supervisors at a Work Session for discussion.

Gila County leave accruals are significantly lower than other jurisdictions.

The average leave accruals for those counties not using Paid Time Off (PTO) are as follows:

Average Vacation Accrual	AZ Counties	Gila County
Beginning	4.403	3.08
Maximum	8.61	6.16

Evaluation

Beginning vacation accruals in Gila County are 43% lower than the state average, and 40% lower for the maximum vacation accrual. Additionally, Gila County’s beginning vacation leave accrual is 44% lower than the six (6) surrounding counties. The Board of Supervisors is being asked to consider adopting draft Policy No. BOS-HRS-160 at a future Board meeting after it has been thoroughly reviewed and discussed at this Work Session.

Conclusion

Leave time is one-factor potential applicants look at when searching for positions. More competitive accrual rates would assist in attracting applicants and assist in the retention of current employees.

Recommendation

Allyn Bulzomi, Interim Human Resources and Risk Management Department Director, recommends that the Board of Supervisors consider a new policy being presented at this Work Session, which would replace an existing rule that addresses attendance, holidays, and leave. The new policy being presented is draft Human Resources Policy No. BOS-HRS-160- Attendance, Holidays and Leave. All other Gila County Merit System Rules and Policies will remain in effect unless or until amended by the Board of Supervisors.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion to consider draft Human Resources Policy No. BOS-HRS-160-Attendance, Holidays and Leave that would replace Rule 23-Attendance, Holidays and Leave which is under the Gila County Merit System Rules and Procedures. (Allyn Bulzomi)

Attachments
HRS 160 - Proposed Policy w/edits
Rule 23