Subject:
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County Attorney’s Agreement
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Fiscal Impact:
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 5, 2022, the Board appointed and approved a Negotiation Committee to approach and offer Cecil “Morris” Richardson the position of County Attorney.
On Friday, July 15, 2022, the Negotiation Committee and Mr. Richardson met and negotiated the terms of the County Attorney’s Agreement for the Board’s consideration and approval.
Negotiated terms in the County Attorney’s Agreement include:
• The effective date of September 5, 2022.
• The annual salary of $240,000.
• 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 toward his years of service with Brevard County when determining annual and sick leave that he will receive from the County.
• The County shall provide a monthly car allowance in the sum of 65% of the American Automobile Association’s average cost of ownership calculation. Currently $520.00 per month for the County Attorney’s use of his personal vehicle.
• The County agrees to pay the County Attorney’s professional dues for membership in the Florida Bar and fees for professional services.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Return a copy of the executed agreement to the County Attorney’s Office.