Administrative Services Committee Meeting

Administrative Services Committee Commission Chamber- 12/10/2012- 2:05 PM Meeting ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the Administrative Services Attachments Committee held on November 26, 2012. 2. Approve authorizing a resolution in support of Small Business Attachments Saturday. (Requested by Commissioner Lockett) 3. Approve adding Veterans Day as a paid holiday for all Augusta, Attachments Georgia Employees. (Requested by Commissioner Lockett) www.augustaga.gov  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 12/10/2012 2:05 PM Minutes Department: Clerk of Commission Caption: Motion to approve the minutes of the Administrative Services Committee held on November 26, 2012. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 Item # 1  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 12/10/2012 2:05 PM Resolution supporting Small Business Saturday Department: Clerk of Commission Caption: Approve authorizing a resolution in support of Small Business Saturday. (Requested by Commissioner Lockett) Background: Small Business Saturday is an American Shopping Holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. It is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide by showing our appreciation for the little guys that keep our country's economy going. Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Item # 2  Administrative Services Committee Meeting 12/10/2012 2:05 PM Veterans Day Holiday Department: Clerk of Commission Caption: Approve adding Veterans Day as a paid holiday for all Augusta, Georgia Employees. (Requested by Commissioner Lockett) Background: Augusta is the home of a large military contingent at Fort Gordon and has a very large retired military population that calls Augusta home. Veterans Day is a US holiday which honors people who have served in the Armed Service, known as Veterans. It is observed on November 11 to honor all American Veterans, both living and dead. Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for dedicated and loyal service to their country and to acknowledge that we deeply appreciate the sacrifices they have made in their lives to keep our country free. Analysis: Financial Impact: (May consider budgeting for this proposed holiday by adjusting annual pay increases) Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 Item # 3