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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT o�D C> 0 4 g
BETWEEN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
AND
WILLIAM G . COLLINS II
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on March 10 2009 , by and between the Board
of County Commissioners of Indian River County , Florida , a political subdivision of the State of
Florida , hereinafter called "County, " and William G . Collins H , hereinafter called "County
Attorney , " for employment commencing March 18 , 2009 .
WITNESSETH :
WHEREAS , Indian River County desires to employ the services of William G . Collins 11 as
County Attorney , and
WHEREAS , William G . Collins Il desires to accept employment as Indian River County
Attorney , and
WHEREAS , the State of Florida has developed a Senior Management Class within the
Florida Retirement System , and
WHEREAS , the County Attorney has been designated a member of the Senior Management
Class , and
WHEREAS , membership in the Senior Management Class requires that :
1 ) employees serve at the pleasure of their employer, and
2 ) employees may not have a continuing contract , and
WHEREAS , two County employees , the County Administrator and the County Attorney , as
county officers , work directly for the Board of County Commissioners ,
NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained , the parties
agree as follows :
SECTION 1 . COUNTY ATTORNEY ' S DUTIES
In consideration of County Attorney ' s employment by the COUNTY , County Attorney shall
devote full time and attention to the practice of law on behalf of Indian River County . County
Attorney shall not engage in the compensated practice of law except as an employee of County ,
unless authorized by the County to do so .
Attorney ' s law practice on behalf of the County shall be under the direction of the Board of
County Commissioners of Indian River County , who shall determine the matters to be assigned to
County Attorney , the specific duties to be performed by County Attorney , and reasonable standards
of performance to be maintained .
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SECTION 2 . GENERAL POWERS OF THE COUNTY
Subject to the Rules of Professional Conduct , as established and amended by the Supreme
Court of Florida , and all applicable laws , regulations , and rules of court , the County shall have the
power to review all work performed ; 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 COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney 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 COMPENSATION
For all services rendered County Attorney shall be paid a salary of One Hundred Thirty-Five
Thousand Two Hundred Two and 60/ 100 Dollars ($ 135 , 202 . 60) annually , payable in 26 biweekly
installments of $ 5 , 200 . 10 , as adjusted for necessary deductions . County Attorney ' s salary shall be
increased by any cost-of- living increase granted other County employees . Salary shall be adjusted as
of the commencement date of this Agreement . In addition to salary , County Attorney ' s
compensation includes a car allowance of $ 350 . 00 monthly.
SECTION 5 . ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
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 County Attorney
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 the
County Attorney , will be paid by County . The term "Continuing Legal Education " includes travel ,
lodging , and per diem expenses . County shall pay County Attorney ' s Florida Bar dues , Florida Bar
section fees , board certification or recertification fees , and local bar association dues . County
Attorney is included in the " Senior Management Service Class " of the Florida Retirement System .
County agrees to make annual contributions into a County- approved deferred compensation program
designated by Attorney, throughout the term of employment , equal to the maximum annual
contribution allowed by law .
SECTION 6. CONTRACT
The County Attorney acquires no property rights in employment but has only the contractual
rights set forth or incorporated by reference in this employment agreement .
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SECTION 7 . TERMS
This employment contract is for one year from the commencement date 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 . County shall provide County Attorney at least 30 days '
written notice in the event of non -renewal .
SECTION 8 . TERMINATION
This contract may be terminated at will by the County or by County Attorney upon 30 days '
written notice given to the other party . Any accrued annual leave and sick leave will be paid in full ,
less regular deductions , in the event a contract is terminated or not renewed .
SECTION 9. SEVERANCE
If the County terminates this contract at any time or in the event of County ' s failure to renew
an employment agreement with County Attorney containing equal or more favorable terms for
County Attorney , County shall pay one month ' s severance pay for each year of service in County
employ (prorated by month ) not to exceed 9 months ' pay , and County shall maintain County
Attorney health insurance coverage and pay County Attorney health insurance premiums for the
same period of time .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties have caused this agreement to be duly executed at
Vero Beach on the date set forth above .
Attest : J . K . Barton , Clerk INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Board of County Con.missioners
Deputy Clerk Wesley S . Davis , Chairman
BCC approved : March 10 , 2009
. COUNTY ATTORNEY
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William G . Collins II
Noted:
J seph A Baird , Administrator
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