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Approve a plan to implement an alternative “9/80” work schedule for First 5 Solano
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Published Notice Required? Yes_______ No___X___
Public Hearing Required? Yes_______ No___X___
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board approve a plan to implement an alternative “9/80” work schedule for First 5 Solano employees.
SUMMARY
First 5 Solano is organized administratively as a division of the County Administrator’s Office. The First 5 Solano Executive Director, in consultation with the Department of Human Resources, has submitted a proposed “9/80” work schedule plan (Attachment A) for First 5 Solano staff which has been recommended by the County Administrator. Should the First 5 Solano alternative “9/80” work schedule plan be approved by the Board of Supervisors, the Executive Director will not be eligible to participate in the “9/80” work schedule. All other First 5 staff, subject to the Personnel and Salary Resolution and the appropriate meet-and-confer process with any and all applicable bargaining units, shall be eligible to participate as approved by the Executive Director.
DISCUSSION:
County Policy provides that any Department electing to have an alternative work schedule such as “9/80” shall have that action approved by the Board of Supervisors. The First 5 Solano Executive Director, in consultation with the Human Resources Department, has developed a proposed plan to offer First 5 Solano staff a “9/80” work schedule.
The nature of the work of First 5 Solano supports the utilization of a “9/80” work schedule. There is little “foot traffic” or direct public contact at the First 5 office. First 5’s primary customers are its Commissioners and contractors (non-profit organizations and public agencies). Most customer and/or public contact is by telephone, email or at meetings or events held offsite. The 9/80 day off will be Friday. Staff will be assigned alternate schedules and will provide backup to each other to ensure o...
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