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.30 Positions Identified for Reclassification <br /> .25 Positions Receive Adjustment by Policy. <br /> Twelve-month Hiring Freeze $750,000 <br /> •Positions becoming Vacant after 7/1/09 are Frozen for 12 Months <br /> •Process Reviews All Positions for 12 Month Freeze <br /> •Positions Determined as Critical are Exempted <br /> •Frozen Positions evaluated for possible elimination <br /> Retirement Incentives $375,000 <br /> •Employees Eligible for Full Retirement provided incentive based on years of service <br /> •Policy Developed for Approval <br /> •Communication Process <br /> •Incentive Includes: <br /> •Lump sum payment from 6-16 weeks salary <br /> •Partial Longevity Pay <br /> •Vacation Paid up to 240 Hours <br /> •Health Care Provided based on Established Criteria <br /> Voluntary Unpaid Leave $100,000 <br /> •Employees may Request Unpaid Leave <br /> •Must be approved by Department Director and Manager <br /> Suspend non-LEO 401(k) $500,000 <br /> •Current County Contribution of$715 per year <br /> •Low amount for those providing Employee Contribution <br /> •Employees may still make voluntary contributions <br /> Benefits Not Recommended for Adjustment in FY 09-10 Budget <br /> .Life Insurance <br /> .Flex Comp Plan <br /> •Employee Assistance Program <br /> •Retirement <br /> •Annual Leave <br /> •Sick Leave <br /> •Holidays <br /> •Personal Leave Days <br /> •Petty Leave <br /> •SportsPlex Discount <br /> •Tuition Refund <br /> •Longevity Pay <br /> .401 (k) Sworn LEO <br /> Chair Foushee pointed out that the Towns offer up to three days of funeral leave and <br /> she asked if Orange County offers this. It does not accumulate. <br /> Donna Coffey said that funeral days are offered by Orange County and personal leave is <br /> in addition to other leave. Chair Foushee asked that funeral leave be listed on the sheet. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked about the 12-month hiring freeze and how critical positions <br /> were determined. Laura Blackmon said that this is a process where the department applies <br />