Explanation
This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 0570-2007 as follows:
The general fund part-time strength of the Public Safety Director's Office is increased by 2 to reflect the transfer of 2 part-time employees from a grant to the general fund. These employees are currently funded by a grant from the Department of Justice, which is due to expire in July. Since these employees are working on high priority projects, the Public Safety Department has determined that retaining them is in the best interest of the department. Savings derived from a vacant assistant director position will be used to fund this increase through the balance of this year.
The general fund full-time strength of the Finance and Management Director's Office is increased by 1 to accommodate the addition of an executive secretary. This position is being funded through savings generated by employee turnover and delays in hiring.
The general fund full-time strength of the Public Service Director's Office is increased by 2, correcting an error in earlier authorized strength ordinances. Funds were budgeted in the general fund for these 2 positions, though the strength was inadvertently put in the street, construction, maintenance and repair fund. This change corrects this error. There will be no commensurate reduction made to the other-fund full-time strength, as the department seeks to add two positions in the Director's Office. These individuals will assist the Director with the many high visibility projects in which the department is involved, and will be funded with savings generated by employee turnover and subsequent delays in hiring.
The other fund full-time strength of the Information Services Division is increased by 2 and the part-time strength is increased by 1. These increases will accommodate the increased workload associated with the implementation of the "Columbus Human Resources Information System" also known as "CHRIS." Imp...
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