TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 7, 2015
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Zelda B. Harris, for her services as a Commissioner on MWRD's Ethics Commission, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for a two-year period, Account 101-11000-601170, Requisition 1397972
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Dear Sir:
At its May 15, 2014 meeting, the Board of Commissioners granted its advice and consent to the Executive Director to appoint Zelda B. Harris, Jose A. Lopez, and Michael J. Weicher as Commissioners of the MWRD's Ethics Commission. Subsequently on June 5, 2014, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to issue purchase orders and enter into agreements for a one-year period with Ms. Harris, Mr. Lopez, and Mr. Weicher for their services as Ethics Commissioners, in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 per Commissioner.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Ethics Ordinance, it was determined that Ms. Harris shall serve a one-year term, while Mr. Lopez and Mr. Weicher shall serve two-year terms. Ms. Harris' one-year term expires on May 15, 2015, while the two-year terms of Mr. Lopez and Mr. Weicher expire on May 15, 2016. In a separate transmittal letter for this Board Meeting, related to the Committee on Pension, Human Resources and Civil Service, the Executive Director is requesting the advice and consent of the Board of Commissioners to reappoint Ms. Harris for a two-year term pursuant to the Ethics Ordinance.
If Ms. Harris' reappointment is approved, the District will issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement for her services to the Ethics Commission during her approved term, which will include, but not be limited to, attending quarterly meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and addressing any complaints filed pursuant to the requirements of the Ethics Ordinance. If Ms. Harris' reappointment is approved, it is further recommended that she continue to be compensated on a per hour basis of $125.00 per hour for hearings and $100.00 per hour for preparation and non-hearing time.
If Ms. Harris' reappointment is approved, it is hereby recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Zelda B. Harris, for her services as Commissioner on MWRD's Ethics Commission, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for a two-year period.
Funds are available in Account 101-11000-601170.
Requested, Ronald M. Hill, General Counsel, RMH:LAG:JBM:TN:kk
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for May 7, 2015