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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/2015 6G AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Resolution No. 3240 Study Session Date: January 14, 2015 establishing an "Unpaid Holidays for COUNCIL MEETING Date: January 21, 2015 Reasons of Faith or Conscience" Policy Department: Human Resources Presenter: Charlotte Belmore Phone: 473-5926 SUMMARY: Senate Bill 5173 became state law and effective on June 12, 2014. The new law provides employees of local government entities with up to two (2)unpaid holidays per calendar year for a"reason of faith or conscience or an organized activity conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization" and requires governmental entities to adopt a policy by ordinance or resolution. The proposed "Unpaid Holidays for Reasons of Faith or Conscience" Policy is attached hereto as Exhibit A. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 3240; Exhibit A— Unpaid Holidays for Reasons of Faith or Conscience Policy FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ® No Presentation ❑ Full Presentation STUDY SESSION ACTION: © Consent Agenda ❑ General Business ❑ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to pass Resolution No. 3240 establishing an"Unpaid Holidays for Reasons of Faith or Conscience" Policy. COUNCIL ACTION: [ Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action Form Updated 01/25/13