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STAFF REPORT
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• _ ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
January 20, 1998
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James S. Dale, Administrative Services Director ciT)
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH POSITION CLASSIFICATION
— LIBRARY PROCTOR
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SlJ new position, Library Proctor, was presented to the Human Resources
Commission for consideration. The Commission reviewed and approved the new
position and proposed salary at its meeting of December 11, 1997.
DISCUSSION
The City currently retains a private firm tbasi basically to maintain at
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the applicable rules and regulations in the library and on library property.
involves patrolling and monitoring the public and non-public areas of the library.
Staff is recommending that the contract with the security firm be terminated and the
City establish and fill a new part-time, unclassified position of Library Proctor. It is
believed that this proposed new position will be better suited to monitor and
supervise the library facility. From a supervising standpoint, the Library Proctor will
be easier to direct and hold accountable for the specific duties assigned. The City
will also have the benefit of determining hof baclkgroul�dsand public b'i interaction
prospective candidate for the job, in terms
skills.
The Library Proctor will monitor the public and non-public areas of the library. He
or she will supervise patrons using the library facilities, enforce rules and
regulations, and help maintain a safe and orderly environment. The Library Proctor
will need to have excellent communication and motivational skills. The desirable
training and experience include two years of recent experience in the leadership
and instruction of groups/youth, and or working with the public in a supervisory
capacity. Previous library monitor experience is also preferred. Based upon a
survey of nearby cities, it is proposed that the salary schedule for the position be
established at $9.15 - $11 .12 per hour.
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Mayor and City Council
January 20, 1998
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FISCAL IMPACT
The establishment and filling of the Library Proctor position is not anticipated to
have a negative impact on the City's budget. Currently, the City spends
approximately $12,000 annually on the contract with a security firm. The estimated
annual cost associated with filling the part-time, unclassified Library Proctor position
is $11,000.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION
The Human Resources Commission reviewed and approved the new position of
Library Proctor and the proposed salary at the December 11, 1997 meeting. The
Commission instructed staff to forward its recommendation to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the part-time, unclassified position
of Library Proctor and establish a new salary schedule of $9.15 - $11.12 per hour.
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APPROVED: USA
William R. Kelly, City Manager