2014-136 BOCC - Michael Talbert Employment Agreement Amendment Contract Extension

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oZG1,�-' 13W ORANGE COUNTY h EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NORTH CAROLINA THIS AMENDMENT, made and entered into this the 4th day of February, by and between Orange County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter called "County", party of the first part, and Michael Talbert, hereinafter called "Employee", party of the second part: WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the County and Employee entered into an Employment Agreement dated September 17, 2013 for the management of the general operations of the County government, (hereinafter the "Original Agreement"); and WHEREAS, the County and Employee desire to amend the Original Agreement, while keeping in effect all terms and conditions of the Original Agreement not inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration for the mutual covenants and agreements made herein, and to secure the Employee's service for an additional period of time, the parties agree to amend the Original Agreement as follows: SECTION 2:TERM The Employee's date of full-time employment as Interim County Manager will begin September 30, 2013. The ti Employee's term of employment shall continue for a nine-month term of employment expiring on June 30 2014, and subject to the provisions of Sections 4, 5, and 6 of this Agreement and any amendment approved by oth parties. Such amendment must be in writing in the form of an Amendment to this Agreement and signed both parties. Upon commencement of employment as Interim County Manager Employee will resign his current position of Assistant County Manager and will no longer be subject to the provisions and protections of Chapter 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances (Personnel). Upon the expiration of the nine-month term of employment if the Board has not retained the services of a permanent County Manager this Agreement may be extended month to month. Any such extension must be in writing and must be agreed to by both County and Employee. SECTION 10: OTHER BENEFITS For the term of employment Employee shall have access to and enrollment in the dental, health, and life insurance provided to general full time employees of County. Employee will have the use of a county vehicle for county business only. A County-owned laptop computer will be available to Employee for his use for County business at the expense of the County. The County shall reimburse the Employee a monthly fee of thirty-five ($35) for his maintenance and use of a personal cell phone or personal data device for county related business on a twenty-four hour basis. If the Employee currently maintains a 401k/457 supplemental retirement program with the International City Management Retirement Corporation (ICMARC) then the County shall authorize and participate in that plan to the Employee's benefit at the same rate and under the same conditions as the County currently or in the future may participate on the behalf of other county employees. During the Employee's employment as Interim County Manager, the Employee shall continue to reside in and maintain a residence within Orange County.