TO:Personnel Committee
John M. Duchessi, Chair, Legislator, District 6
Roy S. Dimond, Legislator, District 3
Robert Headwell, Jr., Legislator, District 4
Joseph M. Isabel, Legislator, District 8
Robert A. Purtell, Legislator, District 9
FROM:Cheryl A. Reese, Clerk of the Legislature
CC:Legislators, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Personnel Officer, Media
DATE:3/28/2024
RE:Committee Meetings

Chairman Roy S. Dimond has called a meeting of the Personnel Committee for 6:04 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in the Legislative Chambers, County Office Building, 64 Broadway, Fonda, New York 12068. 

In conjunction with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.15, extended by Executive Order 202.60 this meeting will also be held electronically via teleconference on January 19, 2021 at 6:04 pm.  Members of the public may participate in the public hearing by attending or by calling 1-408-650-3123, Access Code 302-261-893. Minutes of the hearing will be transcribed and later posted on the Montgomery County website at www.co.montgomery.ny.us.

  Items on the agenda, at this time, are as follows:

1. DISCUSSION

     A. Privilege of Committee Chair, Committee Members & Legislators to discuss items of interest, etc., regarding departments governed by this Committee 

2.  RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL OFFICER MADE BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

3.  OTHER

 



Proposed Resolutions

Res. #Sponsor/SecondRecommendation
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RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL OFFICER MADE BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)

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Montgomery County Seal!RESOLUTION NO. 37 of 2021

DATED: January 26, 2021

RECOMMENDATION:
     

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL OFFICER MADE BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE (COUNTY LEGISLATURE)


Resolution by Legislator: Dimond
Seconded by: Headwell, Jr.

WHEREAS, the term of the current Personnel Officer is expiring and needs to be filled; and

WHEREAS,  pursuant to §3.02 and §3.03 of the Montgomery County Charter, the County Executive has the power to make appointments; and

WHEREAS,  pursuant to §6.01 of the Montgomery County Charter there shall be a Department of Personnel under the direction of a Personnel Officer who shall be appointed by the County Executive to a six year term subject to confirmation by the County Legislature; and  
 
WHEREAS,  pursuant to §6.01 of the Montgomery County Charter the Personnel Officer shall be appointed on the basis of his or her training and experience in personnel administration and other qualifications for the responsibilities of his or her office; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to §6.01 of the Montgomery County Charter the powers and duties of the Personnel Officer are as follows:

(a)  Exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of a personnel officer as provided by the New York State Civil Service law;

(b)  Prepare and administer personnel rules for County officers and employees subject to approval by the County Executive and as otherwise provided by law;

(c)  Assist the County Executive in negotiations and administration on behalf of the County for personnel contract agreements with recognized employee representatives;

(d)  Be responsible for a comprehensive salary plan for the County, job training and development for employees and labor relations with County employees through the bargaining units in the County;

(e)  Be responsible for administration and coordination of all benefit programs and plans for all current County employees and eligible retired employees, as appropriate;

(f)  Administer civil service laws, rules and regulations for all Montgomery County departments, towns, villages, school districts, public libraries and special districts;

(g)  Provide certification for payroll by reviewing County officer’s and employee’s appointments and confirming that the appointments are in compliance of the law, rules and regulations;

(h)  Perform such other and related duties as may be required by the County Executive; and

(i)  Perform all the duties now or hereafter conferred or imposed by law.

WHEREAS, pursuant to §2.08 of the Montgomery County Charter the County Legislature shall confirm appointments no longer than sixty (60) days after the appointment has been filed with the Clerk of the Legislature; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to §2.08 of the Montgomery County Charter the County Legislature shall undergo a committee review of appointees; and

WHEREAS, the County Executive appointed Nicole Yaggle as the Personnel Officer on the basis of her training and experience in personnel administration and other qualifications for the responsibilities of her office; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature has undergone a committee review of Nicole Yaggle; and

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Legislature has approved the appointment of Nicole Yaggle as Personnel Officer; and

WHEREAS, it has been less than sixty (60) days after the appointment was filed with the Clerk of the Legislature.


THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Legislature hereby confirms the appointment of Nicole Yaggle as Personnel Officer for a six year term commencing March 21, 2021; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is understood and agreed that such benefits of defense and indemnification are conferred upon Nicole Yaggle as Personnel Officer for any acts or omissions while acting within the scope of her duties as Personnel Officer.

RESOLUTION VOTE, passed with Aye(7). Legislators Dimond and Duchessi were absent. (1/26/2021)



Personnel Officer Appointment Letter

Statement of Legislative and Financial Impact:

I. Nature of Request:

Confirmation by the County Legislature of the County Executive's appointment of Nicole Yaggle as Personnel Officer.


II. Justification:

Article 6 of the Montgomery County Charter dictates that there shall be a Department of Personnel under the direction of a Personnel Officer.  


III. Legislative Impact:

Pursuant to pursuant to §6.01 of the Montgomery County Charter there shall be a Department of Personnel under the direction of a Personnel Officer who shall be appointed by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature.


IV. Financial Impact:

This position was budgeted for in the 2021 Operating Budget.



cc: County Clerk
County Treasurer