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Resolution: R-12-0421
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 12-00794 Final Action Date: 10/25/2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING A LABOR
MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ("COUNCIL") TO FOSTER EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION
AND TO PROVIDE A METHOD TO AVOID ISSUES WHICH LEAD TO FORMAL
GRIEVANCES; DIRECTING THAT THE COUNCIL BE COMPRISED OF ONE CITY
COMMISSIONER, THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, THE CITY
MANAGER, AND ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH OF THE FOUR UNIONS
AND INCLUDE SUBCOMMITTEES COMPRISED OF EACH DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYEES; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THAT THE COUNCIL
CONSIDER IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE
DEPARTMENTAL SUBCOMMITTEES.
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2012, the City Commission directed City Administration to prepare a
resolution to establish a Labor Management Council ("Council") to address labor issues outside the
process of formal labor contract negotiations; and
WHEREAS, the goal of such Council is a sincere desire to improve communications between the
City of Miami ("City") and its employees and establish a program aimed at modifying behavior
patterns, job enrichment and productivity improvement; and
WHEREAS, regardless of the goals of the representatives of the labor unions and the
administration during labor contract negotiations, all have an essential need to join together to
discuss mutual problems on an ongoing basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Council will specifically seek solutions from the various department directors and
employees to solve workplace problems, including reduction of waste due to absenteeism, turn over,
lack of training, accidents, low morale and employee dissatisfaction, how to fully use the skills and
knowledge of employees, and work more efficiently and competitively to reduce costs and any other
matters related to workplace activities but which would lead to better efficiency and cooperation and
avoid formal grievances.
Section 3. It is directed that the Council be comprised of one City Commissioner, the Director of
Human Resources, the City Manager, who shall personally attend each meeting of the Council, and
one representative from each of the four unions, including subcommittees comprised of each
department director and employees, which shall meet monthly when possible.
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Section 4. It is further directed that the Council consider implementation of all recommendations
from the departmental subcommittees.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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