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Past Practices There have been numerous opportunities whereby City employees were expected to fill in when co-workers were unable to be at work due to vacation, illness, or unpaid leave. No pay differential or out-of-class pay was granted in these situations. A pay differential has been awarded to employees when a position has been vacated and recruiting is underway for a qualified replacement. This has been the case when Council has appointed an Acting City Administrator, Acting Finance Officer, or Acting Senior Accountant. (Linda Waite-Smith 9/27/97, Diana Lund 3/30/98, Linda Mayer 3/30/98) Recommendation: Following the review of the labor agreement, City Code Personnel Policy, and past practices, staff is recommending that the Council does not award out-of-class pay to Police Technician Linda Aaseby during Arlene Stafford's extended absence. There are no provisions in the labor agreement or in the City Code Personnel Policy to warrant awarding out-of-class pay. Furthermore, past practices in Ramsey where a pay differential has been awarded has been in situations where a position is vacant and recruiting is underway. For absences due to illness, vacation, or unpaid leave, employees have typically been reassigned to fill in and cover the workload without additional compensation. Committee Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council deny the award of out of class pay to Police Technician Linda Aaseby during the absence of Police Records Manager Arlene Stafford. Reviewed By: City Administrator Assistant City Administrator Copies Also Distributed To: Police Chief Finance Officer PC 3/14/00 I I I I I I I i I / I i I I I I I I