Reso 2003-564 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

> l SECTION 8. HOUSING ALLOWANCE The City agrees to provide the Employee with an annual housing allowance of $13,000 payable on a monthly basis. SECTION 9. VACATION, PERSONAL LEAVE, SICK LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS Commencing upon the effective date of this agreement, Employee shall be accredited with 4 weeks vacation days per year. Employee shall be accredited with 12 sick days per year. In the event of a long-term illness during the first year of employment, the City shall pay Employee salary for the period of time uncovered by sick leave, prior to any disability policy taking effect. Employee shall be entitled to holidays and personal days at the same rate as other Employees of the City. SECTION 10. PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES AND DEVELOPMENT A. Subject to City policy, State law, the City agrees to pay the reasonable professional expenses, dues, subscriptions travel and seminar fees required by The Florida Bar to maintain the Florida Bar license in active status and to continue professional development or adequately pursue necessary official and other functions of the City, including, but not limited to, Local Government Lawyers' seminars and the Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Seminar. SECTION 11. TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE A. In the event that the City terminates the Employee, and the Employee is willing and able to perform her duties under this agreement, the City agrees to pay the Employee and adhere to the terms of this agreement for a minimum period of 9 months beyond any accumulated vacation time. B. In the event that the Employee Voluntarily resigns her position, the Employee shall give the City two months notice in advance, unless the parties otherwise agree in writing. In the event of resignation, severance pay as outlined above shall not be payable. C. In the event that the City Attorney is terminated "for cause", which shall be defined as an act of fraud, dishonesty or conviction of any criminal act (except for minor traffic infractions), the City shall have no obligation to grant severance pay. SECTION 12. OTHER CUSTOMARY BENEFITS The City shall afford the Employee the right to participate in any other benefits or working conditions as provided for the Administrative and Management Employees of the City. SECTION 13. INDEMNIFICATION A. The City shall defend, save harmless and indemnify the Employee against any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in connection with the performance of the Employees duties as City Attorney. The City, or its insurance carrier, will payor settle any such claim or suit or judgment rendered thereon. A:/City Attorney's Employment Agreement 3 LMD:ch 6/16/03 --11 :38 AM