Number
160171
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL AND MURPHY
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to alternative staffing and scheduling for city departments.
Sections
350-209-3 cr
Analysis
This ordinance authorizes city departments to consider and to implement alternative work arrangements for employees in order to enhance the city’s ability to attract and to retain a talented, diverse and committed workforce.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 350-209-3 of the code is created to read:
350-209. Hours of Labor of City Employees.
3. ALTERNATIVE STAFFING MODELS. Department heads, in conjunction with the department of employee relations, shall develop alternative work arrangements suited to departmental operations and employees’ personal needs. Such alternative work arrangements shall be approved at the discretion of the appointing authority and may include, but are not limited to, alternative work schedules, flexible schedules, job sharing, part-time employment and tele-commuting. The department of employee relations shall be responsible for developing city-wide guidelines and administrative procedures regarding alternative work arrangements. Appointing authorities shall consider the extent to which such arrangements support and enhance departmental efficiency, productivity and services to the public. The department of employee relations shall submit an annual report regarding alternative staffing arrangements each June as a communication to the finance and personnel committee.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Department of Employee Relations
Drafter
LRB 164508-3
John Ledvina
6/13/16