To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela Coleman, GCCARD Director
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RE: Request to Accept Memorandum of Understanding between Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) and Genesee County Health Department (GCHD)
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) requests authorization from this committee to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) for the period of May 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, to employ one part-time Clerical Assistant.
BACKGROUND:
This MOU is for the purpose of retaining GCCARD to employ one part-time Clerical Assistant to be placed at GCHD to deliver clerical services for the Healthy Start Initiative, an infant mortality reduction program operated by GCHD, for the period of May 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
The Healthy Start Initiative is a federal program that began in 1991 to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and families. GCCARD has a history of hiring and overseeing part-time, non-benefit employees who perform services in Genesee County and has established a formal partnership with GCHD.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
HR staff will be required to post, schedule interview, and oversee the hiring process.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
GCHD agrees to compensate GCCARD for the cost of salary, fringes, and other expenses for the Clerical Assistant over the term stated in the MOU, not to exceed $40,904.00. No General Fund dollars are being requested.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
No impact on facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
IT may be required to create computer credentials.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This memorandum conforms to Genesee County's priority of Healthy, Livable, and Safe Communities by ensuring that the Healthy Initiatives program has needed personnel to administer the program.
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