HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-155 Interim City Attorney Emp. Agrmt CITY OF ASHLAND
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Interim City Attorney
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT("Agreement")is made and entered into this day of
June 2021,by and between the City of Ashland("City") and Katrina L. Brown ("Employee").
RECITALS
A. Employee is currently the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Ashland; and
B. The City desires to employ the services of Employee as Interim City Attorney for the
City of Ashland; and
C. The City desires to establish certain conditions of employment for Employee; and
D. It is the desire of the City to: (1) secure and retain the services of Employee as Interim
City Attorney commencing July 1, 2021, and to provide an inducement for Employee to
remain in such employment until December 31, 2021, or until the regular, full-time
position of City Attorney is filled by recommendation of the Mayor and confirmation by
the City Council,whichever occurs first; (2)to make possible total work productivity by
assuring Employee's morale and peace of mind concerning financial security; and(3)
provide a means for terminating this Agreement; and
E. Employee desires to accept employment as Interim City Attorney for the City of Ashland.
AGREEMENT
Now therefore, the City and Employee hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Duties. The City agrees to employ Katrina Brown as Interim City Attorney for the
City of Ashland to perform the functions and responsibilities as specified in the job description
for the position and to perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as
the City Council shall from time to time assign. Employee shall devote full time to the
performance of the City Attorney's responsibilities for the duration of this Agreement.
Section 2. Effective Date; Term.
A. Employee is appointed to the position of Interim City Attorney commencing July 1,
2021 (the "Effective Date").
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B. Employee agrees to remain in the position of Interim City Attorney until December 31,
2021, or until the regular, full-time position of City Attorney is filled, whichever occurs
first.
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C. In the event Employee wishes to voluntarily resign from the position of Interim City
Attorney during the term of this Agreement, Employee shall give the City not less than
three(3)weeks written notice of such intention,unless the Mayor and City Council
waive such notice requirement. The Employee will cooperate in every way with the
smooth and regular transfer of duties to any individual newly-appointed to perform the
duties of City Attorney.
D At any time during the term of this Agreement, Employee may elect, at her option, to
voluntarily resign from the position of Interim City Attorney and return to her regular job
as Assistant City Attorney under the same terms and conditions as those currently in
effect for that position.
Section 3. Salary. The City agrees to pay Employee a wage of$66.5619/hour
($11,537.37month)until her regularly scheduled salary increase.
Section 4. Health,Welfare, and Retirement. Except as specifically modified by this
Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to receive the same retirement benefits, vacation leave,
sick leave,holidays, administrative leave,health insurance, and other fringe benefits and
working conditions as they now exist or may be amended in the future, as apply to any
department head, as spelled out in the City's Management Resolution, in addition to any of those
enumerated in this Agreement specifically for the benefit of Employee.
Section 5. Automobile Allowance. The City shall provide an automobile allowance of$350.00
per month for the use of a motor vehicle for City business and travel. Employee shall be
responsible for paying all insurance, operation, maintenance, and repair costs of the motor
vehicle.
Section 6. Tools and Equipment. The City agrees to supply all tools and equipment necessary
for the Interim City Attorney to perform her duties effectively and efficiently.
Section 7. Dues and Subscriptions. The City agrees to pay for the professional dues and
subscriptions for Employee necessary for the continuation and full participation in national,
regional, state, and local associations and organizations necessary for Employee's continued
professional growth and development, and for the good of the City.
Section 8. Severability. If any part, term, or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with the laws of the State of Oregon, the
validity of the remaining terms and provisions of the Agreement shall not be affected and the
rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if this Agreement did not
contain the particular part,term, or provision.
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Section 9. Complete Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire understanding and
agreement between the City and Employee and supersedes all prior agreements, representations,
and understandings between the parties.No supplement,modification, waiver, or amendment of
this Agreement shall be binding on either party unless set forth in writing, signed by Employee
and by the Mayor, and approved by the City Council.
Dated this o16 day of , 2021.
Ca
Adam Hanks, City Manager Pro Tern J lie Akins,Mayor
Accepted this 2-5 day of , 2021.
atrma L. Brown
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