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8) Identify all jobs and tasks that are mandated by state and federal <br /> governments as well as in the County Charter and consider eliminating <br /> positions that don't fall within those mandates. <br /> 9) Propose a resolution to the state allowing each county to negotiate collective <br /> bargaining contracts on behalf of the county. This would allow the county to <br /> be more responsive to the economic conditions and demographics of the <br /> areas served. (See also Executive Summary) <br /> 10)Consolidate similar functions such as project managers, engineers, , <br /> maintenance personnel from various departments into a county-wide pool <br /> that all departments can draw from. <br /> 11)Direct the Human Resources department to examine countywide overtime <br /> policies to make sure they are fair, unambiguous and effective in reducing <br /> overtime. (See also Human Resources) <br /> 12) Eliminate the Personnel Officer position in smaller departments and <br /> designate a specialist in Human Resources to absorb these tasks. (see also <br /> Human Resources) <br /> e. Creation of Positions to Enhance Revenues <br /> 1) Create a position dedicated to focusing on health care and education <br /> industries. <br /> 2) Centralize grant writing efforts by creating a Grant Specialist position to work <br /> with all departments in the county to improve the county's ability to receive <br /> funds from various sources. (See also Executive Summary) <br /> i <br /> 2. Technology Adoption <br /> a. Investigate having county employees videotape council and committee meetings <br /> and have these recordings be available online through streaming or via ordering <br /> a DVD in lieu of the current contracted videotaping services. This would require <br /> timely posting of transcriptions online. This will increase availability to all county <br /> residents. <br /> b. Develop and implement a county-wide technology management plan. (See also <br /> i Executive Summary) <br /> C. Implement the use of Laserfiche for all departments when and where practical. <br /> i <br /> 3. Contracting Process <br /> a. Require each department to facilitate long term planning and budgeting by <br /> 4 having an annual planning session to identify their needs for outside contracting <br /> services over the next two to five years. This will allow each department to <br /> commence with drafting bid documents and properly define their scope. <br /> b. Review internal processes that are currently in use to reduce change orders, <br /> contract renewals and processing in a timely manner. Utilize technology such as <br /> 13 <br />