Resolution - #06-11-390 - 11/01/2006

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. . . SEPARATION AGREEMENT m This Separation Agreem..ent (hereafter "Agreement") is entered into this /g.,day of ~ V'f'M 6-e~ 2006, by and between the City of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, a municipal corporation (hereafter "City"), aria James E. Norman, an individual (hereafter "Employee"). The City and Employee have agreed that Employee's employment will conclude as provided in this Agreement and, in connection with such separation from employment, the City has agreed to provide Employee with certain compensation to which Employee would not be entitled absent his execution of this Agreement. In consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement, Employee and the City agree as follows: 1. Resignation from Employment. Employee resigns his employment with the City effective December 31, 2006 and, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all benefits and privileges end as of the close of business on that date. Employee acknowledges that his resignation is irrevocable. 2. Employee's Responsibilities to Date of Resi~ation. Employee agrees to diligently perform all of his duties and responsibilities through December 31, 2006. He further agrees to. work cooperatively with the individual(s) assigned by the City to work with him until hi~..f~.signation in order to effect a smooth transition and transfer of..his _responsibilities. Enlployee further agrees and commits to a positive and non-destructive working relationship with the City through December 31, 2006. 3. City's Responsibilities to Date of Employee's Resignation. The City agrees and ~ommits to a positive and non-destructive working relationship with Employee through December 31, 2006. 4. No Recruitment of City EmDlovees. Employee agrees that he will not recruit current City employees to his new employment. 5. Salary and Benefits. Through December 31, 2006, Employee will continue to receive the salary and benefits provided in accordance with the Employment Agreement between him and the City. 6. Severance Pay. Beginning January 1,2007, the City shall pay to Employee the severance pay set forth in his Employment Agreement with the City, which is Employee's then current salary, benefits and deferred compensation for a period of six months or until Employee secures employment in a comparable position, whichever period of time is less. Employee shall also be compensated for all earned sick leave, vacation, holidays, compensatory time, and other accrued benefits as of December 31, 2006. 7. References. The City shall retain and place the reference letter, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," in Employee's personnel file. Any requests for references shall be given a copy of Exhibit "A." Page 1 of2