10-021 - Tukwila et al - PATROL Task Force on Auto Theft

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IX. STAFF Upon establishment of this Agreement, the staff listed below shall serve at the pleasure of the Board, and, with the exception of the paralegal, prosecutor, crime analyst, and AFIS Examiner positions, shall have authority to determine which jurisdictions will contribute staff, and shall have authority to select the staff. The Board may change, eliminate, or add staff positions as deemed appropriate. The Board shall, to the best of its ability, determine which jurisdictions shall provide staff for the various positions during, or shortly after the conclusion of, the previous year's budget cycle. A staff member of the Task Force may be removed from his or her position for any reason by majority vote of the Board or by the chief /sheriff of the participating jurisdiction of whom he or she is employed. All Task Force staff members shall be in good standing with his or her employing jurisdiction at all times during service on the Task Force. Commander: A Task Force Commander, with the rank of Lieutenant, Commander, or Captain (or command level equivalent) from his /her respective jurisdiction shall be appointed by the Board. The Commander shall act as principal liaison and facilitator between the Board and the members of the Task Force. The Commander shall operate under the direction of the presiding officer of the Board. The Commander shall be responsible for informing the Board on all matters relating to the function, expenditures, accomplishments, and challenges of the Task Force. The Commander shall prepare monthly written reports to the Board on the actions, progress, and finances of the Task Force. In addition, the Commander shall be responsible for presenting any policies, regulations, and operational procedures and revisions for Board review and approval. Task Force Supervisor: A Task Force Supervisor with the rank of Sergeant or equivalent from his /her respective jurisdiction shall be appointed by the Board. The Task Force Supervisor shall act as the first level supervisor for the task force and shall report directly to the Commander. Task Force Detective: The Task Force shall be served by six (6) detectives assigned from various participating jurisdiction, who are appointed by the Board. Crime Analyst: The Task Force shall be served by one (1) crime analyst provided by one of the participating jurisdictions. Prosecutor /Paraleaal: The Task Force shall be served by one (1) prosecuting attorney and one (1) paralegal provided by the King County Prosecutor's Office. This direct access will improve communication and prosecution of auto theft cases investigated by the Task Force. AFIS Examiner: The Task Force shall be served by one (1) AFIS Examiner and vehicle. This staff member will be provided by the King County Sheriff's Office and will be available to assist the Task Force. All rights, duties, and obligations of the employer and the employee shall remain with the contributing jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws with regard to employees and with provisions of any applicable collective bargaining agreements and civil service rules and regulations. P.A.T.R.O.L. TASK FORCE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Page 3 of 11 (October 17, 2008)