HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1993-123 Consulting / InterimRESOLUTION NO. R-93- 123
A RESOLUTION: authorizing the execution of a consulting services
agreement with Interim Services.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima employs a work force of over 600 people; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to the operation of the City of Yakima to fill vacant
positions in a timely, efficent manner for the purpose of avoiding legal liability and
promoting a productive workplace; and
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Division of the City of Yakima has a
vacancy for the Chief Examiner position, and due to the number of vacant positions,
Human Resources can not respond to the City's needs in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, Interim Personnel is a national personnel placement service,
specializing in the recruitment, testing and placement of personnel for employers,
and it is in the best interest of the City to contract to utilize their expertise according
to the terms of the attached agreement, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute the attached and incorporated "Consulting Services Agreement", which is
incorporated by this reference, with Interim Personnel for the purpose of
recruitment, testing and placement services.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this23rd day of November ,1993.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Mayor
1993-4 AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND
INTERIM PERSONNEL
This Agreement is made and entered into the day of
1993, by and between the City of Yakima, Human Resources
Division, herein referred to as the "City" and Interim Personnel, a company
herein referred to as "Contractor."
WHEREAS, the City finds it necessary to contract with Interim
Personnel to provide specialized advertising, screening, testing (oral, written,
performance) and a list of successful candidates to facilitate the hiring of
vacant positions of the City.
WITNESSETH; That for and in consideration of mutual covenants,
promises, and agreements, herein contained, the parties mutually agree as
follows;
1. The recruitment, testing and selection process are to be
performed by the Contractor in compliance with the City's Civil
Service Rules and Regulations. The contract shall commence on
the 24th day of November, 1993, and terminate on the 31st day of
December, 1994.
2. During the performance of this Agreement, the Contractor shall
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, creed, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical
handicap.
3. Special areas of responsibilities for both the City and the
Contractor are contained in Attachment "A" which is attached
and incorporated into this Agreement.
4. The Contractor specifically represents to the City that she/he is
not an officer or employee of the City, nor does she/he reside
with or contribute monetary amounts to any City employee or
officer.
5. It is understood that the City does not maintain liability
insurance on the Contractor.
6. As consideration for the services specified in this Agreement,
the City agrees to compensate the Contractor according to the
payment schedule, which is based on 6% of the annual salary for
any position open to the general public only or simultaneously
with promotional for which advertising, testing and a list of
names is produced to form a register. As consideration for
promotional vacancies only the City agrees to a fee based on 2.5%
of the annual salary.
7. This Agreement, or any interest therein, can not be assigned in
whole or in part by the Contractor to any other party unless
mutually agreed upon by both parties.
8. If the Contractor fails to comply with the terms and conditions of
this Agreement in such a manner that the Personnel Officer, in
his sole discretion, deems that the continuation of the
Agreement is no longer in the best interest of the City, the City
may terminate this Agreement by written notice, giving the
Contractor fifteen (15) days notice of termination.
9. If the City fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the Contractor may terminate this Agreement by
written notice, giving the City thirty (30) days notice of
termination.
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10. If for any reason prior to termination of this Agreement as
provided herein the Contractor fails to provide the services
specified in this Agreement and the City is forced to secure other
such services, the Contractor shall be held liable for any and all
additional expenses to fulfill their obligation to the City.
11. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the
parties. There is no other oral or written Agreements between
the parties as to the subjects covered herein.
12. If any portion of this Agreement is changed per mutual
agreement or any portion is held invalid, the remainder of the
Agreement shall remain in force.
City of Yakima, Washington
By `NC\
Dick Zais, City Manager
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Attest:
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City Clerk
Dated 11130/ Dated
CITY CONTRACT NO. cl3 "c
Interim Personnel
By
Erin K. Hale, President
Dated g/93
By
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ATTACHMENT 'A'
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITIES
I. The City of Yakima, Human Resources Division shall:
A. Provide employment application packets, job announcements,
and mailing labels.
B. Provide class specifications and sample advertising.
C. Provide subject matter experts, and/or human resources staff for
each open position to ascertain appropriate tests (oral, written,
and performance); provide examination when applicable.
D. Provide a list of advertising agencies when and where applicable.
E. Assist in providing locations for field testing (equipment
operation) if necessary.
F. Provide lists of names for oral board members; provide sample
of both oral and written exam packets, and work sample packets.
IL The contractor shall:
A. Follow applicable Civil Service rules and regulations regarding
the work being performed.
B. Receive, screen, and process employment applications as
directed by the Human Resources Division in compliance with
Civil Service rules and regulations.
C. Provide advertising services as specified for any position
assigned whether promotional or outside. Advertising costs
locally (Yakima, Lower Valley, and Tri -Cities) to be paid by
Interim, additional advertising costs paid by the City of Yakima.
D. Advertising shall be by job announcements as presently
accomplished within the City's operations, the Yakima Herald -
Republic and any other publication as indicated by the City for
the position.
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E. Develop and/or administer tests (oral and written) or
performance (if necessary) to all eligible candidates, score and
provide a list of all candidates for each position.
F. Provide facilities and equipment (computers, etc.) for the
administration of the employment exams (except heavy
equipment operation)
G. Coordinate entire testing process with the Personnel Officer or
designee and the Civil Service Chief Examiner.
H. Create Civil Service register in compliance with Civil Service
rules.
Shall deliver a Civil Service register to the Human Resources
Division no later than thirty days from the closing date of the
position. In addition, provide statistical analysis of the applicant
pool as required by the Human Resources Division to comply
with EEO regulations.
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