Executive Board Session (Packet)

Here is a 3-4 paragraph executive summary of the document:

Executive Summary

Department Overview and Staffing
The Human Resources department provided an update on recent turnover, culture, and staffing levels. Key highlights include:
– 34% turnover rate in 2024, including elected officials
– 28 new hires since October 2024 and 5 more this month
– 3 new positions created (Facilities Director, IT Technician, Building Safety Mechanical Inspector)
– Conducted interviews with all department directors and reviewed the organizational culture
– Completed several HR initiatives including an I9 audit, benefit events, union negotiations, and onboarding improvements

Staffing Challenges and Goals
The department is facing some staffing challenges, with openings in Parks & Recreation, Road Patrol, Jail, Building Safety, and Finance. They are also preparing for more turnover in key roles with 30 employees eligible for retirement in 2025. Goals for 2025 include establishing a wellness program, coordinating training for supervisory roles, streamlining payroll, and completing union contract negotiations.

Sheriff’s Office Budget Adjustments
The document includes two budget adjustments for the Sheriff’s Office – one to temporarily reassign a vehicle from the TNT Division to the Marine Division, and one to increase seasonal hours for the Marine Division from 620 to 750 hours. These changes are being recommended for approval by the Board of Commissioners.