About the Department

Responsibilities

The Sanibel Department of Administrative Services is responsible for six distinct operations:

1. Human Resources, including labor relations;
2. Risk Management;
3. Benefits Administration;
4. Training;
5. Purchasing Policies; and
6. Grants Writing.

Recent Accomplishments

• Negotiated a labor agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees for fiscal year 2009-2010
• Negotiated a "no re-openers" agreement for fiscal year 2009-2010 with Fraternal Order of Police
• Developed policy for H1N1 influenza
• Conducted drug-free workplace training
• Established a driving record monitoring service for City employees
• Obtained property appraisal for buildings with construction cost over $100,000
• Provided sexual harassment training to new Recreation Center volunteers
• Conducted random drug testing for DOT covered and safety-sensitive personnel

Goals

• Continue random and semi-annual drug testing of safety-sensitive personnel
• Conduct mandatory employee training
• Ensure all HR related historical files reflect Florida Records Management requirements
• Negotiate General Employees' Retirement Plan changes with AFSCME and FOP
• Negotiate a labor agreement with AFSCME
• Negotiate a supplemental labor agreement with FOP (pay plus selected articles)
• Update the Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual based on policy and procedure changes

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