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MINUTES OF THE
YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
PERSONNEL-RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
June 14, 2011
A meeting of the Personnel-Risk Management Committee was called to order by
Director Kiley at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the District's Administrative Office
at 1717 E Miraloma Ave, Placentia CA 92870.
COMMITTEE STAFF
Director Robert R. Kiley, Chair Ken Vecchiarelli, General Manager
Director Michael J. Beverage Gina Knight, Human Resources Mgr
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.1. Status of Human Resources and Risk Management Activities
The Committee reviewed and discussed the updated activities log. Staff
reported on the Underground Utility Line Locator eight (8) hour training
classes that were scheduled through ACWA-JPIA. The first class was
presented by Peter Kuchinsky. Attendees came from three (3) other utility
agencies (El Toro Water District, Serrano Water District, and Burbank
Water & Power) plus our own District for a total of sixteen participants.
The second class is scheduled for July 6, 2011. Staff reported that the
Employee Recognition Committee will be cooking during lunch following
the District's next all-hands Meeting scheduled for June 30, 2011.
2.2. Status of Recruitments and Authorized/Budgeted Positions
Staff gave an update on the status of the Maintenance Worker I
recruitment. This recruitment is scheduled to close on June 24, 2011.
Staff presented information about a test developed by the Department of
Labor (DOL) to help employers evaluate and determine whether or not
their internship programs meet the DOL criteria to allow for non-paid
interns. Staff informed the Committee members about the District's
standard recruitment process. As an example, staff reviewed the process
followed during the recent Customer Service Supervisor recruitment. Staff
discussed how applicants are ranked and screened based on experience
and job qualification requirements. At-will employment in the Public
Sector was discussed by the Committee members. The Committee will
discuss the vacant IT Director position at the next Personnel/Risk
Management Committee meeting.
2.3. Future Agenda Items and Staff Tasks
None.
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3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1. The Committee adjourned at 5:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
Personnel-Risk Management Committee will be held July 12, 2011 at 4:00
p.m.
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