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To recognize and celebrate the retirement of Mrs. Jacquilla R. Bass, Deputy Director, Department of Human Resources on July 31st, 2015 after 30 years of dedicated public service to the City of Columbus and State of Ohio.
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Bass is a native of Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Columbus’s own East High School. Mrs. Bass then went on to The University of Cincinnati, located in Southern Ohio, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree; and
WHEREAS, having over 20 years of senior level management experience, Mrs. Bass has overseen a number of operations including Employee Benefit and Risk Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Equal Employment Opportunities, and Employee Training and Development; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure as Deputy Director, Mrs. Bass guided and nurtured the Citywide Training program offered by The City of Columbus. This program provides Training and Development courses for employees of small businesses throughout Columbus. Ms. Bass has also worked with a number of organizations to promote and facilitate the City of Columbus Internship Program; and
WHEREAS, managing budgets of up to $150 million for the Department of Human Resources, Mrs. Bass has saved The City of Columbus a great deal of capital utilizing a number of annual cost savings techniques. These techniques include rebates, rate adjustments and refunds, thorough management of the Occupational Safety Program, Wellness initiatives, and proper Bureau of Worker’s Compensation claims management; and
WHEREAS, being a strong advocate for those in need, Mrs. Bass has provided encouragement, consultation, and direction to youth, young adults, single parents, and married couples throughout the Columbus Community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
To recognize and celebrate the retirement of Mrs. Jacquilla R. Bass, after 30 years of dedicated public service and doing her part in making Columbus the best place to live, work,...
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