IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with West Central Missouri Regional Lodge 50 of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Intro
RESOLUTION #15097, July 12, 2004
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, by Resolution 12795, dated June 28, 1999, the County did recognize West Central Missouri Regional Lodge 50 of the Fraternal Order of Police as the bargaining representative for certain employees within the Sheriff's Department; and,
WHEREAS, by Resolution 13491, dated January 8, 2001, the Legislature did authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish wage rates, hours of work, working conditions, and procedures for settlement of differences for members of this bargaining unit; and,
WHEREAS, that MOU expired on December 31, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, County and Lodge negotiating teams have been meeting and conferring irregularly over past two years for the purpose of negotiating a successor MOU; and,
WHEREAS, the County and the Lodge teams have concluded their negotiations and recommend approval of the successor MOU, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and,
WHEREAS, the Lodge's bargaining unit unanimously ratified this MOU a meeting held on July 9, 2004; and,
WHEREAS, the approval of this MOU is in the best interest of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the County Executive be, and is hereby, authorized to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the County.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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