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A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF SEDGWICK COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER ONE, RESCINDING THE ELECTION TO COME UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE KANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ACT.
Presented by: Misha Jacob-Warren, Assistant County Counselor.
Recommended Action: Pass the Resolution to rescind Sedgwick County Fire District Number One's election to come under PEERA.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
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The Governing Body of Sedgwick County Fire District Number One elected to come under the provisions of the Kansas Public Employer-Employee Relations Act (PEERA) via Resolution #22-1979, dated January 17, 1979.
According to the State of Kansas Fire Marshal, there are currently 216 Fire Districts throughout the State of Kansas. At this time, Sedgwick County Fire District Number One is the only Fire District to elect governance under PEERA.
Pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4321(c), any public employer may rescind its election to come under PEERA by a simple majority vote. This recission will become effective upon the completion of the next budget year. Accordingly, any action taken in 2016 by the Governing Body of Sedgwick County Fire District Number One will automatically become effective January 1, 2018.
Alternative Action: Do not pass the Resolution, and Sedgwick County Fire District Number One will remain under PEERA.
Financial Considerations: None.
Policy Considerations: N/A
Legal Considerations: Pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4321(c), any public employer may rescind its election to come under PEERA by a simple majority vote. This recission will become effective upon the completion of the next budget year.
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