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retroactive for one year. He pointed out that this recommendation from staff does not reopen that contract or any other contract. Commissioner Neuberger noted that dual certification is not being sought at this time under either contract. He asked Director King to advise if his January recommendation had changed. Director King advised that the firefighters' contract ends September 30, 2004 and the paramedics' contract is over September 30, 2005. His previous recommendation has not changed and he could not change it without concurrence by both groups and obtaining another legal review. County Administrator Chandler read the portions of the 2 changes in job descriptions from staff s recommendation in January; he stressed this change would not reopen either contract. Vice Chairman Ginn repeatedly questioned the use of the word "all". Director King explained why the labor attorney wanted the wording as it was presented. Director King advised of a letter he had received from Mike Scott (representing Local 769 Teamsters) who was assisting with the process; in his letter he mentioned points that would trigger impact bargaining. If the supervisor's responsibilities were increased, that would cause impact bargaining under the Teamster's contract. In the County's medical protocols, the EMS Division is clearly identified as the lead agency for providing medical services in this community. Chairman Macht thought he had been singled out as the probable swing vote on this issue. He has learned a lot in discussions that have added to his information but they have also pointed out what he still needs to learn. In all discussions about both groups and the County, there has never been a significant mention of the public, the ones they are sworn to serve. The Board has not been hearing from the public. He was inclined to vote in favor until he learned there is a painless way to March 11, 2003 E.S.D.