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County Administrator's Report 13. 23.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	09/24/2015
Issue: Appointment to the Merit System Protection Board
From:	Thomas Turner
Department:	Human Resources
CAO Approval:	jrb

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning an Appointment to the Merit System Protection Board - Thomas G. “Tom” Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve the appointment of Reverend Gene Hudson to the Board of County Commissioners’ seat on the Merit System Protection Board, to serve a two-year term, effective October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2017, to replace Ms. Sharon McHarris, whose term will expire on September 30, 2015. Ms. McHarris does not wish to be reappointed.

Escambia County's Public Information Office posted a General Alert on the County's website from August 14, 2015, to August 31, 2015, to announce that the Board of County Commissioners was seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering for appointments to the MSPB. Reverend Hudson's Resume is the only Resume that was received for consideration.

BACKGROUND:

Due to the establishment of the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) defined in Ordinance 2005-38, the Board of County Commissioners has the responsibility to select one member of this five-member Board. Ms. McHarris was appointed on August 21, 2014, to complete the term of Mr. William (Bill) Gahlenbeck, who had resigned. The term of Ms. McHarris will expire on September 30, 2015; she has indicated that she does not wish to be reappointed.

Escambia County's Public Information Office posted a General Alert on the County's website from August 14, 2015, to August 31, 2015, to announce that the Board of County Commissioners was seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering for appointments to the MSPB.

Reverend Hudson is the only resident who responded to the General Alert; the letter and Resume he provided to be considered for the appointment to the MSPB are provided for review.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

None

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

None

PERSONNEL:

None

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

In accordance with the Board of County Commissiners Policy Manual, Board approval is required for all appointments to Boards and Committees established by the Board of County Commissioners.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Attachments
Rev. Gene Hudson's Letter and Resume
General Alert - MSPB and HSAC