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Hiring Delay Background Beginning in FY 2009 -10, the County implemented a twelve -month hiring freeze for all non - critical vacancies as one of several options to prevent a reduction in workforce. On April 6, 2010, the Board of County Commissioners approved the elimination of 21 vacant positions to assist with addressing the County's financial crisis. The Board also approved a review process to allow critical positions to be filled with the approval of the County Manager. Through this process, positions continued to be eliminated and personnel services costs decreased in FY 2010 -11. On June 15, 2010, the Board of County Commissioners approved the elimination of an additional 18 positions, generating a cost savings of $768,986. In addition, the six - month hiring freeze achieved a cost savings of more than $1.6 million in the general fund for FY 2010 -11. The Board approved the continuation of the hiring freeze for FY 2011 -12, creating net savings of $2,172,744 in all funds. For FY 2012 -13, the Board approved the continuation of a six -month hiring delay; and as of February 28, 2013, the hiring delay has yielded net savings of $2,135,508 for all funds. The Manager recommends the Board continue the six -month hiring delay for any positions already vacant and for positions that become vacant during FY 2013 -14. The process of delaying recruitment and reviewing positions as vacancies occur has been an effective means of ensuring personnel cost savings for the County. Six -Month Hiring Delay Elements Listed below are elements that would be included in extending the hiring delay. • A six -month hiring delay would be in effect from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. It would apply to positions already vacant as of July 1, 2013 and positions that become vacant at any time during FY 2013 -14. • The hiring delay would apply to all vacant positions, whether they are funded from the County general fund (Fund 10) or funded from non - County sources. • When a vacancy occurs, each position will be thoroughly evaluated to determine the appropriate action. Positions not approved to be filled are subject to elimination and /or used to fund position reassignments, as necessary. • Essential services such as public safety, health and protective services will be given priority consideration. This would include positions in classifications designated as critical and other specific openings as designated by the County Manager. Edit/