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Regular Agenda Item 4. H.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/06/2021
Submitted For:	Allyn Bulzomi
Submitted By:	Erica Raymond, Human Resources Assistant Sr.
Department:	Human Resources

Information

Request/Subject

Adoption of new Human Resources Policy No. BOS-HRS-160-Attendance, Holidays and Leave.

Background Information

On July 29, 2021, Allyn Bulzomi, Interim Human Resources and Risk Management Department Director, presented a draft of new Policy No. BOS-HRS-160-Attendance, Holidays and Leave to the Board of Supervisors for consideration of adoption at a future Board meeting. He explained that the Human Resources Department is reviewing all Human Resources policies and updating them as needed. As each policy is revised, it is first presented to the Board of Supervisors at a Work Session for discussion. If the Board is agreeable to the policy as presented, it is scheduled as a Board action item on a future Board meeting agenda. The Board members did not have any objection to this policy as written; therefore, the policy was scheduled for this date for the Board to adopt the policy. This policy replaces Rule 23-Attendance, Holidays and Leave, which is under the Gila County Merit System Rules and Procedures.

Evaluation

Gila County leave accruals are significantly lower than other jurisdictions. 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 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

Conclusion

Leave time is one factor that 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

The Interim Human Resources and Risk Management Director recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt Policy No. BOS -HRS-160. 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/Action to adopt Human Resources Policy No. BOS-HRS-160 -Attendance, Holidays and Leave, which replaces Rule 23-Attendance, Holidays and Leave under the Gila County Merit System Rules and Procedures. (Allyn Bulzomi)

Attachments
BOS-HRS-160_Final Policy
HRS-160 Proposed Policy w/edits