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SECTION 5 . ADDITIONAL BENEFITS <br /> County provides employees with a number of benefits that are set forth in the Indian River <br /> County Administrative Policy Manual . These rights and benefits are available to County Attorney <br /> on the same terms and conditions that they are available to a full -time , regular non- contract <br /> employee ; provided, however, specific terms of this employment agreement shall control and <br /> govern if there is any conflict with benefits and rights afforded under the County Administrative <br /> Policy Manual . County Attorney shall accrue fifteen days of vacation leave annually in monthly <br /> installments of 9 . 38 hours . Vacation leave shall not accrue above the maximum allowed by the <br /> County Administrative Policy Manual . In addition, Continuing Legal Education as necessary to <br /> maintain certifications and Bar membership , and additional Continuing Legal Education deemed <br /> relevant or appropriate by County Attorney will be paid by County . The term "Continuing Legal <br /> Education" includes travel , lodging, and per diem expenses . County shall pay County Attorney ' s <br /> Florida Bar dues , Florida Bar section fees , board certification or recertification fees , and local bar <br /> association dues . County Attorney is included in the " Senior Management Service Class" of the <br /> Florida Retirement System . <br /> SECTION 6 . CONTRACT <br /> The County Attorney acquires no property rights in employment but has only contractual <br /> rights set forth or incorporated by reference in this employment agreement . <br /> SECTION 7 . TERMS <br /> This employment contract is for one year from the commencement date written above . The <br /> Contract is not continuing in nature and must be renewed on an annual basis . Renewals shall be <br /> under the same terms as this agreement or as otherwise agreed to by the parties , except that Section <br /> 4 . Annual Compensation may be increased . County shall provide County Attorney at least 30 <br /> days ' written notice in the event of non-renewal . <br /> SECTION 8 . TERMINATION <br /> A . This contract may be terminated at will by the County or by County Attorney upon 30 days ' <br /> written notice given to the other party . Any accrued annual leave and sick leave will be paid <br /> in full, less regular deductions , in the event a contract is terminated or not renewed . <br /> B . The Board of County Commissioners may also , for cause , terminate the employment of <br /> County Attorney at anytime whatsoever, by affirmative vote, of not less than three ( 3 ) <br /> members of the Board . County Attorney shall be entitled to a hearing before the Board if, <br /> within five (5 ) business days of termination, he so requests in writing to the Chairman of the <br /> Board of County Commissioners . In the event County Attorney is terminated for cause , <br /> County shall be under no obligation to pay severance or provide 30 days ' notice per Section <br /> 9 . Severance of this agreement . The term "for cause" shall be deemed to include : gross <br /> negligence in the handling of County affairs ; willful violation of the provisions of law; <br /> willfully disregarding a direct and lawful order, demand, or policy of the Board of County <br /> Commissioners ; conduct unbecoming a public employee ; habitual drug abuse ; conviction of <br /> a felony ; or conviction of any crime involving moral turpitude or relating to official duties ; <br /> or loss or suspension of license to practice law in the State of Florida. For the purposes of <br />