Administrative Regulation 7.03

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION:   AR: 7.03 DATE APPROVED: April 27, 2010
SUBJECT: Recruitment Expenses ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

POLICY:

The Board of County Commissioners desires to encourage highly qualified applicants for open government positions. To accomplish this, a policy to provide financial assistance in the form of meeting certain recruitment expenses—e.g. Travel, lodging and meals is hereby established.

PROCEDURE:

  1. Expenses for travel, lodging, and meals may be authorized when approved in writing by the County Administrator, who shall be considered a designated representative of the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to section 1 12.061 Florida Statutes.
  2. These expenses can be authorized for qualified candidates to fill open executive or professional positions as provided by State Law.
  3. Reimbursement shall be in accordance with 112.061 Florida Statutes.
  4. When authorized, the County will reimburse applicants at the current State established mileage rate.
  5. Reimbursement for air travel costs will be at air coach rates.
  6. County staff will minimize recruitment costs through careful screening and, utilization of alternative methods such as in-depth telephone interviews.

FOOTNOTES & REFERENCES TO RELATED AR’S: Supersedes AR 7.15 dated August 16, 1998; AR 7.15-1 dated January 6, 1999.