Subject:
Title
County Attorney’s Agreement
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Fiscal Impact:
No budget changes required.
Dept/Office:
County Manager’s Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners consider and approve the County Attorney’s Agreement.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On July 20, 2021 the Board appointed Abigail Jorandby as the County Attorney effective November 1, 2021 and directed the County Manager to negotiate an agreement with Ms. Jorandby. On July 30th Ms. Jorandby and the County Manager met and negotiated the terms of the County Attorney’s Agreement for the Board’s consideration and approval.
Negotiated modifications in the Agreement from the current County Attorney’s Agreement include:
• The annual salary beginning November 1st has been updated to the current salary of $194,675.59 (includes 1.5% COLA effective October 1st).
• County agrees to pay employee a lump sum severance cash payment equal to twenty (20) weeks of compensation if separation is for the convenience of the County.
• The employee’s prior service with FRS employers shall be credited towards her years of service with Brevard County when determining annual and sick leave that she will receive from the County.
• The County shall provide a monthly car allowance in the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per month for the County Attorney’s use of her personal vehicle.
• The County agrees to pay the County Attorney’s professional dues for membership in the Florida and District of Columbia Bars and fees for professional certifications.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Return a copy of the executed agreement to the County Attorney’s Office.