HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-251 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
AND
JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into on September 23 , 2003 , 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 James E . Chandler, County Administrator, hereinafter
called ADMINISTRATOR for employment commencing September 23 , 2003 .
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS Indian River County desires to employ the services of James E . Chandler as
County Administrator; and
WHEREAS James E . Chandler desires to accept employment as the County Administrator for
Indian River County.
WHEREAS three employees, the County Administrator, the County Attorney and the
Executive Aide, as County officers, work directly for the Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS it is compulsory for the County Administrator to be a member of the Senior
Management Class of the Florida Retirement System; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties
agree as follows :
SECTION 1 . ADMINISTRATOR' S DUTIES
The ADMINISTRATOR shall be responsible for the administration of all departments
responsible to the Board of County Commissioners, except the County Attorney and staff, and the
Executive Aide and staff. The ADMINISTRATOR shall also be responsible for the proper
administration of all affairs under the jurisdiction of the Board . The ADMINISTRATOR' s authority
and duty shall include, but not be limited to, the powers and duties as found in the County Code
Section 10 1 . 05 (a. through u . ) .
SECTION 2. GENERAL POWERS OF COUNTY
It is the intent of the Legislature to grant to the county administrator only those powers and
duties which are administrative or ministerial in nature and not to delegate any governmental power
imbued in the board of county commissioners as the governing body of the county pursuant to s. 1 (e),
Art . VIII of the State Constitution.
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SECTION 3. ETHICS
ADMINISTRATOR shall abide by and perform all assigned duties in accordance with county
laws, regulations and ordinances regulating ethics .
SECTION 4. ANNUAL COMPENSATION
For all services rendered by ADMINISTRATOR, ADMINISTRATOR shall be paid a salary
of one hundred thirty-three thousand six hundred and ninety dollars and 01 /00 ($ 133 , 690 . 01 )
annually, payable in 26 biweekly installments of $ 5141 . 92, as adjusted for necessary deductions . In
addition to salary, ADMINISTRATOR' s compensation includes a car allowance of $275 monthly.
ADMINISTRATOR' s salary shall be increased by any cost-of-living increase granted other County
employees .
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 ADMINISTRATOR
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 . Under
State law it is compulsory for ADMINISTRATOR to be included in the " Senior Management Service
Class" of the Florida Retirement System . County shall also provide Long Term Disability Insurance
for ADMINISTRATOR.
SECTION 6. CONTRACT
The ADMINISTRATOR 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
The ADMINISTRATOR shall be employed as COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR for an
indefinite term .
SECTION 8. TERMINATION
This contract may be terminated by ADMINISTRATOR at any time and for any reason by
resignation with 30 days written notice, in which case ADMINISTRATOR will be paid through the
last day worked, or by the COUNTY, at any time or for any reason, by giving ADMINISTRATOR
90 days notice of termination.
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SECTION 9. SEVERANCE
If COUNTY terminates this contract at any time or in the event of COUNTY' s failure to
renew an employment contract with ADMINISTRATOR, COUNTY shall pay ADMINISTRATOR
one month' s severance for each year of service in County employ (prorated by month) not to exceed
twelve months ( 12) pay, and shall continue health insurance under the same terms (i . e. family
coverage), for a like period .
Any accrued annual leave and sick leave will be paid in full when a contract is terminated or
not renewed .
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be fully executed at
Vero Beach on the date set forth above .
Attest : J. K. Barton, Clerk
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
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Deputy Clerk
Date - 3 - D 3 JB
th R. Macht, Chairman
BCC Approved : September 23 , 2003
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JIVnes E. Chandler
Noted :
William G. Collins, II, County Attorney
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