RESOLUTION NO. ________, SERIES 2018
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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SICK LEAVE BANK AND DIRECT DONATIONS OF LEAVE POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL.
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SPONSORED BY: PRESIDENT DAVID JAMES
WHEREAS, The Louisville Metro Council ("Council") deems it in the best interest of its employees to offer an opportunity to participate in a Sick Leave Bank and Direct Donations of Leave;
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed and considered the Sick Leave Bank and Direct Donations of Leave Policy attached hereto;
WHEREAS, the Council concurs that its employees are a great asset as they assist in maintaining the highest level of integrity and dedication in serving the residents of Louisville;
WHEREAS, the Sick Leave Bank would create a voluntary system for participating employees to donate sick days to a sick leave bank and then use days from the Sick Leave Bank if or when employees experience unforeseen health issues; and
WHEREAS, the Council concurs that the Sick Bank Leave and Direct Donations of Leave Policy will assist employees and retain employees who might otherwise be forced to retire or quit due to temporary health conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The Council hereby adopts the Sick Leave Bank and Direct Donations of Leave Policies as follows and attached hereto:
SECTION II. Sick Leave Bank Policy.
A. Participation
All full-time or part-time employees with at least one full year of continuous service are eligible to participate in the Sick Leave Bank (SLB) after having donated two (2) days of sick leave, vacation time, or comp time to the SLB during the open enrollment period as designated by the Louisville Metro Council Business Office and completing the Form to "Join Sick Leave Bank" form. Participation in the SLB is voluntary.
B. Governance
The Sick Leave Bank and Direc...
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