Explanation
This ordinance amends the current authorized strength, as set forth in ordinance 1904-2007 by amending various general fund, other fund and grant fund sanctioned full-time and part-time strengths of various divisions, to be consistent with the recently adopted 2008 budget. This ordinance, and the strength levels set forth herein, are effective simultaneous to the effective date of the 2008 budget. Therefore, it is requested that these authorized strength levels be retroactive to February 5, 2008.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus be consistent with the 2008 budget, to repeal ordinance 1904-2007, and to declare an emergency. (AMENDED BY ORD. 0381-2008 PASSED 3/3/2008)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish authorized strength levels in various divisions in the City of Columbus consistent with the 2008 budget; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that this ordinance be retroactive to the effective date of the 2008 budget of February 5, 2008; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to establish a new authorized strength ordinance to provide for the efficient operation of the city, and for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 14, of the City Charter, the maximum number of officers and employees authorized to be employed within the various Departments, Boards and Offices of the City and hereby fixed and established as follows:
-1- Refer to attachment ORD0301-2008currentstrength.xls
-2- Refer to attachment ORD0301-2008previousstrength.xls
The foregoing positions authorized include all positions within each department, division, board, office or commission, whether appointed or elected except the members of any board or commission authorized by ...
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