TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 2012
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to enter into a mutual settlement agreement with Keith Smith and make a one time payment in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Mr. Keith Smith, the District's Director of Information Technology (IT), has agreed to submit his resignation. Mr. Smith's resignation is by mutual agreement of the Executive Director and Mr. Smith, and is in furtherance of the District's desire to take the IT Department in a different direction.
In consideration of Mr. Smith's resignation and release of all claims related to his District employment, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the District will make a non-wage-related payment to him in the amount of $60,000.00 as part of the overall settlement. The District and Mr. Smith will execute a mutual release of all matters related to his District employment, including but not limited to, all pending or anticipated litigation.
The General Counsel requests that payment in the amount of $60,000.00 to Mr. Smith be approved and that the Executive Director and General Counsel be authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effect the settlement.
Funds are being requested in account 901-30000-601090, and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners' approval of the District's budget for the year in which they are paid.
Requested, Ronald M. Hill, General Counsel, RMH:LAG:JBM:bh
Respectfully Submitted, Terrence J. O'Brien, Chairman Committee on Judiciary
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for November 1, 2012