The Representative Meeting July 8, 2008.
Lawrence LaVictoire provided the Human Resources update.
Regarding the increase in supervisor pay to a minimum 7.5% above the highest paid subordinate:
- People Soft Query run by HR can check for this condition.
- Supervisors are encouraged to report to HR on individual circumstances.
- Effective date for current situations will take effect after MOU adopted by Council on July 22 and will be retroactive to July 1.
- Effective date for situations occurring after market survey will be January 1, 2009 when market survey adjustments are implemented.
Julie Hietter provided an OPEB Committee update. Meetings held on 2nd Tuesday of each month. This months meeting goal is to determine the funding requirement. The committee is looking at various funding targets. It is hoped a recommendation can be finalized by December 1, 2008 with implementation on July 1, 2009 . OPEB Committee updates can be found at https://www1.tempe.gov/opeb/ (to login type: tempe\username & password)
Kerby Rapp reports that TSA members voted to approve the MOU. It will be presented for Council approval on July 22 and will be effective retroactive to July 1, 2009. There were 78 votes to accept the contract (MOU) and 2 votes rejecting the contract. Voting ended Sunday July 6 at 10 pm. 27 of eligible members have joined the TSA (9%) as active members. Active members (only) receive the benefit of legal representation from attorney Micheal Napier in employment issues including disciplinary actions. Eligibility for legal representation begins when a member submits a payroll deduction form and will not cover disciplinary actions resulting from situations that occur prior to enrolling in TSA.
Membership Committee formation. Hope to have 1 active member from each department. Need for direct contact with TSA members and focal point in each department/section in the form of bulletin boards, fliers, other outreach ideas. Kerby said we need to get guidance from City Manager on limitations. After MOU approved, work on department bulletin boards. Need representatives to attend new employee forums. If you are interested in becoming active in the membership committe email Julie Hietter.
The Rules and Regulations Sub-Committee comments on the proposed changes will be forwarded to HR. A motion was made by Linda Saliani to forward the comments with a second by Wendy Springborn-Pitman. The motion carried by majority vote.
Mercedes Payne presented an abbreviated guide to Roberts Rules. The board has decided that this format will be used for TSA meetings. A quorum will be needed to vote. Alternates can vote in place of absent department representatives. Representatives that abstain will not be counted towards a quorum.
Question of placing time limits on HR and Manager Updates. Discussion:
- With so much work to be done, we can't get to all the agenda items when updates last 30 to 45 minutes.
- Limit (if any) on update time allocation should be agenda driven.
- Discuss topics to be covered by HR/Manager before hand to allow for adjustments to agenda.
- Put priority items at top of agenda to insure they are addressed.
- Not always necessary. Today's HR update was 5 minutes long!
A Grievance Committee to review issues related to disciplinary actions, Merit Board decisions, acting as a silent witness, and providing training in the future relating to these issues will be formed. Roni Alexander, Skip Neeley and Joann Derbenti volunteered to serve on the Grievance Committee.
- It is hoped that a comprehensive review of TSA, SEIU and City disciplinary procedures can be created.
- Humans Resources position on the role of TSA as a silent witness will be addressed by Julie Hietter.
- Ginny Belousek is the contact for those interested in participating in the mentoring program.
- There should be further discussions by the TSA on the City Managers Sustainability Initiative mentioned in his weekly update dated July 7, 2008(login required).
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