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! i I I' I I I ,I PC CASE # 2 AUTHORIZE CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH LABOR RELATIONS FOR INTERIM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER ABSENCE By: James E. Norman, City Administrator Background: Rhonda Heryla, the Human Resources Manager, was placed on a medical leave bY her doctors due to complications from her pregnancy. The medical leave may be extended beyond the normal maternity leave time period. The City is currently in the process of hiring four new employees to various positions, in the process of selecting eight new fire fighters, and in the final stages of negotiating labor union agreements. The Assistant City Administrator began her duties the week of February 18 and already has a backlog of uncompleted work due to the four-month vacancy of the position. One possible solution to assist with this workload would be to contract with personnel services during the Heryla absence. The City has had an on-going contractual relationship with Labor Relations Associates, Inc. (LRA) over the years. LRA has performed an organizational analysis of the City and a compensation study in recent years. LRA works predominantly with public sector organizations and has a good understanding of municipal organizations and needs. Staff Recommendation: Staff will be meeting with representatives of LRA on Tuesday, February 26, 2002, to outline an hourly rate for a proposed interim personnel services assistance during Rhonda Heryla's medical and maternity leave. Committee Action: Motion to recommend that Council authorize the City to enter into contractual arrangements with Labor Relations Associates, Inc. to provide personnel assistance during the interim absenCe of Human Resources Manager Rhonda Heryla. Reviewed by: City Administrator Assistant City Administrator CC: 02/26/02