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Committee approves indefinite military differential pay for county employees called to active duty
Summary
The Appropriations Committee approved making the county's differential pay for employees called into active military duty indefinite, removing the need for annual renewals; staff said the program cost last fiscal year was about $293,000.
The Appropriations Committee unanimously approved an item to continue the county’s practice of paying the difference in wages for county employees who are called to active military duty, and amended the measure so the authorization is indefinite rather than periodic.
Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez, sponsor of item 3A, said the policy ensures county employees who are military reservists are not financially disadvantaged when activated. Deputy Director Melanie (PIOD) told the committee that last fiscal year the county spent about $293,000 on the program and that indefinite authorization would remove the need for annual or biennial renewals.
Why it matters: the change formalizes a long‑standing benefit for county employees who serve in the reserves and provides continuity for employees called to active duty.
Committee action: motion to adopt the item as amended passed by voice vote with no opposition among members present. Administration will proceed with implementation under existing human‑resources procedures.
