City of Columbus - File #: 1473-2008

• File #: 1473-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/10/2008
• In control: Administration Committee
• On agenda: 9/22/2008
• Final action: 9/25/2008
• Title: To authorize a continuation of military leave with pay to City employees who have and/or will be called to active military duty in connection with ongoing Homeland Security efforts for up to one (1) year; and for City employees for the time they are called to active service with the National Guard and Reserve Forces of the US Military in connection with international and domestic response events; to allow for the continuation of City-provided group health and life insurance, under the same terms and conditions currently in effect, to City employees and their beneficiaries; and to declare an emergency.
• Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Michael C. Mentel

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/25/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
9/23/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
9/22/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
9/22/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/19/2008	1	HR DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/19/2008	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/19/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/19/2008	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/19/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/19/2008	1	HR Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/18/2008	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/11/2008	1	HR Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/10/2008	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
To authorize a continuation of military leave with pay to City employees who have and /or will be called to active military duty in connection with ongoing Homeland Security efforts for up to one (1) year; and for City employees for the time they are called to active service with the National Guard and Reserve Forces of the US Military in connection with international and domestic response events; to allow for the continuation of City-provided group health and life insurance, under the same terms and conditions currently in effect, to City employees and their beneficiaries; and to declare an emergency.


Title
To authorize a continuation of military leave with pay to City employees who have and/or will be called to active military duty in connection with ongoing Homeland Security efforts for up to one (1) year; and for City employees for the time they are called to active service with the National Guard and Reserve Forces of the US Military in connection with international and domestic response events; to allow for the continuation of City-provided group health and life insurance, under the same terms and conditions currently in effect, to City employees and their beneficiaries; and to declare an emergency.


Body
WHEREAS, City Council passed Ordinance No. 1324-2007 on Septemebr 13, 2007 to continue military leave with pay for City employees who have been, or may be called to active military service pursuant to an order by the President of the United States in connection with Homeland Security; and

WHEREAS, City Council desires to extend that benefit through this ordinance for up to a period of one (1) year; and

WHEREAS, City Council desires to maintain health and life insurance benefits for affected employees and their beneficiaries for up to a period of one (1) year; and

WHEREAS, the City is desirous of supporting and assisting those City employees and their families who have been or will be financially burdened by the employee...