DATE: March 12, 2019
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENHANCED MILITARY LEAVE POLICY FOR ALL CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES THROUGH MARCH 31, 2021
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The "Enhanced Military Leave Policy" provides additional military leave pay, if necessary, to ensure that San Diego Unified Port District (District) employees called to active duty under military operations resulting from terrorist attacks on the United States maintain their current level of pay and benefits. The Enhanced Military Leave Policy was originally adopted by the Board of Port Commissioners (Board) on October 23, 2001, as Resolution 2001-236, which originally extended through March 31, 2002. Since that time, it has been extended approximately every two years, most recently through March 31, 2019.
Operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom began after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and included authorization from former President George W. Bush for the military to call up fifty thousand (50,0000) military reservists. As of 2019, Operation Noble Eagle remains active.
The District has had, and currently has, employees serving on active duty under Operation Noble Eagle. If approved by the Board, the Enhanced Military Leave Policy would be extended through March 31, 2021, and would cover military leave orders in support of any operations as a result of terrorist attacks on the United States.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Enhanced Military Leave Policy for All Classified and Unclassified Employees Through March 31, 2021
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Since September 14, 2001, when the enhanced policy took effect, seventeen District employees received orders for active duty in support of Operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom. Several employees have been called multiple times. To date, the District has not paid out any salary under the Enhanced Military Leave Policy. Health and pension plan continuation coverage is pro...
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