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EMpLC]YMENT AGREEMENT} 1P
between
William G. Collins II, Deputy Indian River County Attorney,
and the
Acting Indian River County Attorney Terrence P. O'Brien
This agreement, made and entered into this , day of % -P-: 2000, by and between
Terrence P. O'Brien, Acting Indian River County Attorney (hereinafter "ATTORNEY') and William G.
Collins 11 (hereinafter "DEPUTY") for employment commencing June 20, 2000,
WITNESSETH THAT:
SECTION I DEPUTY'S DUTIE
In consideration of DEPUTY's employment by ATTORNEY, DEPUTY shall devote full time and
attention to the practice of law on behalf of Indian River County (hereinafter "County"). DEPUTY shall not
engage in the compensated practice of law except as an employee of County, unless authorized by the
Board of County Commissioners to do so..
ATTORNEY shall have the power to determine the matters to be assigned to DEPUTY, the
specific duties to be performed by DEPUTY, and reasonable standards of performance to be maintained.
SECTION 2. GENERAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Subject to the Rules of Professional Conduct, as established and amended by the Supreme Court
of Florida, and at applicable laws, regulations, and rules of court, the ATTORNEY shall have the power to
review all work performed and to require DEPUTY to revise such work or work product; to determine the
time and the manner of the performance of all work; and to determine standards of performance, all of
which shall be reasonable.
SECTION 3. ETHICS OF DEPUTY COUNTY ATTO NEY
DEPUTY shall abide by and perform all assigned duties in accordance with the ethics of the legal
profession and all federal, state, and county laws, regulations and ordinances regulating the practice of
law.
SECTION 4. ANNUAL CO PE SATION
For all services rendered by DEPUTY, DEPUTY shall be paid a salary of Eighty Thousand Six
Hundred Forty -One and 081100 Dollars ($80,541.08) annually, payable in 26 biweekly installments of
$3,101.58, as adjusted for necessary deductions. DEPUTY's salary shall be increased by any cost -of -
living increase granted other County employees.
SECTION 5.A4131 O -NAL MNEFITS
County provides employees with a number of benefits that are set forth in the Indian River County
Administrative Policy Manual. These rights and benefits are available to DEPUTY on the same terms and
conditions that they are available to a full-time, regular non -contract employee; provided, however, specific
terms of this employment agreement shall control and govern if there is any conflict with benefits and
rights afforded under the County Administrative Policy Manual. In addition, Continuing legal Education,
as necessary, to maintain certifications and Bar membership, and additional Continuing Legal Education
deemed relevant or appropriate by ATTORNEY, will be paid by COUNTY_ The terra "Continuing Legal
Education" includes travel, lodging, and per diem expenses. COUNTY shall pay DEPUTY'S Florida Bar
dues, Florida Bar section fees, board certification fees, and local bar association dues. DEPUTY shall be
Included In the "Senior Management Service Class" of the Florida Retirement System.
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The DEPUTY acquires no property rights In employment but has only the contractual rights set
forth or incorporated by reference in this employment agreement.
SECTION 7. TERMS
This employment contract is for one year from the date first written above. The contract is not
continuing in nature and must be renewed on an annual basis. Renewals shall be under the same terms
as this agreement or as otherwise agreed to by the parties, except that Section 4. Annual Compensation
may be increased. ATTORNEY shall provide DEPUTY at least sixty days' written notice of non -renewal.
SECTIO . TE fVIINATI0N
This contract may be terminated by either party by 30 days' written notice given to the other party.
SECTION 9. SEVERANCE
if ATTORNEY terminates this contract at any time or in the event of ATTORNEY's failure to renew
an employment contract with DEPUTY containing equal or more favorable terms for DEPUTY,Cod by
shall pay DEPUTY one month's severance pay for each year of service in County employ (p y
month) not to exceed 12 months' pay.
Any accrued annual leave and sick leave will be paid in full when a contract is terminated or not
renewed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be duly executed at Vero
Beach on the date set forth above.
Consent by Board of County Commissioners
(Pursuant to IRC Code Section 109.08)
ByV2.ttfil't�
Caroline D. Ginn, Vice Chairman
SCC Approved: June 20, 2000
ACTING COUNTY ATTORNEY
—' Terrence P. O'Brien -
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
William G. Collins II