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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 17-24
TO: MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE
CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE
FROM: FRANK WHITE, JR.
JACKSON COUNTY EXECUTIVE
DATE: DECEMBER 28, 2017
RE: IMMEDIATE COST SAVING MEASURES
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WHEREAS, Jackson County citizens deserve a county government that delivers services to the public both effectively and efficiently; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Legislature's FY2018 budget fails to provide adequate funding to support the operations of the County; and,
WHEREAS, strong measures must be implemented to maintain the trust of the people of Jackson County and continue essential operations; and,
WHEREAS, restrictions on hiring, contractual agreements, and facility usage are necessary to help achieve the necessary savings; and,
WHEREAS, these restrictions should be implemented in a manner that promotes true cost reductions, encourages prudent fiscal management, protects the health, safety, and welfare of the County, and allows the County to adequately and properly serve the People of Jackson County,
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DIRECTED AND ORDERED:
I. Definition. For purposes of this Executive Order, "county department" shall be defined as any County department, office, or agency, with the exception of the Circuit Court, Prosecuting Attorney, County Legislature, Public Administrator or Sheriff and their respective offices and staff.
II. Hiring Freeze. County departments shall implement a hiring freeze, effective immediately. The terms of the hiring freeze shall be as follows:
A. County departments shall not commence any new hiring processes during the pendency of this hiring freeze.
B. County departments shall terminate all ongoing hiring processes that have not yet resulted in a formal offer of employment being extended to a candidate.
C. County departments may complete ongoing hiring processes that have been publicly posted on the County's website and have resulted in an offer of employment being extended ...
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