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ion CONSENT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MEMORANDUM TO: Jason Brown County Administrator FROM: Suzanne Boyll Human Resources Director DATE: December 5, 2016 SUBJECT: Approval of On -Call Policy for Exempt Employees BACKGROUND: The Public Works and Utilities Departments respond to after-hours calls in order to respond to issues which may impact services or create a safety concern for Indian River County. Each Department assigns an exempt manager or supervisor to participate in an on-call rotation requiring the employees to provide the following services outside of normal business hours: • promptly responding to after-hours calls. • assessing the situation and providing guidance and direction on the appropriate response including directing personnel, identifying equipment needs, coordinating with appropriate agencies and notifying appropriate individuals, and responding on-site when needed. Divisions will establish which type of events mandate an on-site response. • limiting travel while on-call to be available to respond on site within one (1) hour in Indian River County. • being in a state of readiness to respond and not be impaired or under the influence of any controlled substance to include medication or alcohol. • complying with administrative policies and safety regulations. • other duties as may be required to manage the incident/event The on-call assignment is rotated between experienced staff who are qualified to respond and provide direction related to a variety of after-hours calls. Both Department have requested the County implement an on-call policy to provide a flat rate compensation in recognition of the additional duties. Under the proposed policy, employees would earn $35 for each weekday they are on call and $70 for each holiday and weekend they are on call. The oversight by management when responding to after-hours calls ensures the appropriate level of response is provided, coordination with other agencies as may be appropriate, and the efficient restoration of services to Indian River County. P63