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Board signs LiUNA one‑year extension, approves position requisitions and Association of Oregon Counties dues
Summary
Human Resources presented a one‑year collective bargaining extension with LiUNA for Public Works staff; commissioners signed the agreement, approved several position requisitions (including two detectives and eight deputies) and authorized Association of Oregon Counties dues ($41,003.29 and $0.92) required by the county's insurance carrier, CIS.
Human Resources (Natalie) told the board that the county and LiUNA had reached agreement on a one‑year extension covering public works mechanics and road workers; staff requested the board’s signatures to finalize the agreement. Commissioners approved the signatures by motion and roll call.
Natalie also presented position requisitions tied to the budget: replacements for promoted or departed employees, two major‑crimes detective positions, and eight deputy patrol positions (for a total of 10 patrol‑related positions approved in the budget). Commissioners said these positions were part of the previously approved budget and accepted the requisitions as submitted.
Chair presented payment of Association of Oregon Counties dues in the amount of $41,003.29 and $0.92, and explained the county must maintain membership in that association because the county’s insurance carrier, CIS, requires association membership for coverage that includes liability, workers compensation, employee benefits and related services. A commissioner reiterated that staying in the association is required to retain CIS coverage. The board approved payment by motion and roll call.
Staff will proceed with signatures on the collective bargaining agreement, process position requisitions following hiring practices, and remit the association dues to maintain insurance coverage.
