City of Columbus - File #: 0137-2009

• File #: 0137-2009
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/23/2009
• In control: Administration Committee
• On agenda: 3/9/2009
• Final action: 3/12/2009
• Title: To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2008-03 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which amends the Collective Bargaining Contract, April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2011; and to declare an emergency.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/12/2009	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/10/2009	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/9/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/9/2009	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/27/2009	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/27/2009	1	HR Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/26/2009	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
2/26/2009	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/26/2009	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/25/2009	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/25/2009	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/25/2009	1	HR Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/23/2009	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/13/2009	1	HR DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/13/2009	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/12/2009	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/23/2009	1	HR Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Article 32.3 of the Collective Bargaining Contract with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Ohio Council 8, Local 1632 requires that any modifications to the contract be agreed between the parties. Memorandum of Understanding #2008-03 has been executed by the parties to recognize, reward and retain Income Tax Auditors who earn and receive advanced degrees related to their field or have met the requirements for certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

The passage of this ordinance indicates City Council's acceptance of Memorandum of Understanding #2008-03, a copy of which is attached hereto.

Emergency action is recommended in order to timely implement the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding #2008-03.

Title

To accept Memorandum of Understanding #2008-03 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, which amends the Collective Bargaining Contract, April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2011; and to declare an emergency.


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WHEREAS, the City wishes to recognize the value of employees who strive to improve their knowledge and skills to benefit the City of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, the Office of the Auditor, Division of Income Tax, wishes to recognize, reward and retain Income Tax Auditors who earn and receive advanced degrees related to their field or have met the requirements for certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to amend the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City and AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 1632, by accepting Memorandum of Understanding #2008-03, thereby preserving the public peace, property, health, safety, and welfare; Now, Therefore


BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

Section 1. That...