Management and Fiscal Policy (MFP) Committee Updates

The Management and Fiscal Policy (MFP) Committee, Chaired by Councilmember Duchy Trachtenberg, met this morning and discussed the following issues:

Executives Recommended FY11-16 Capital Improvements Program and the FY11 Capital Budget for selected projects (section 7 in the Executives Recommended CIP)
For agenda item #1, the MFP Committee focused on a few projects, namely, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, asbestos abatement for the County government, environmental compliance for the County government and facility planning for the County government. In addition, the Committee discussed other general government projects within the Department of General Services. David Dise, Director of the Department of General Services, was present for this portion of the meeting.

Executive Regulation No. 23-09, Amendments to Montgomery County Personnel Regulations, Probationary Period for Noncompetitive Reappointments
For agenda item #2, the MFP Committee accepted the Executive’s proposed amendments to the Montgomery County Personnel Regulations (MCPR) to amend Section 7 of the 2001 Personnel Regulations. These amendments clarify under what circumstances an employee who receives a noncompetitive appointment must serve a probationary period.

Executive Regulation No. 28-09, Amendments to Montgomery County Personnel Regulations, Gain Sharing Program and Performance Based Pay for Employees
For agenda item #3, the MFP Committee supported the Executive’s proposed amendments to the Montgomery County Personnel Regulations (MCPR) to amend Section 10 of the 2001 Personnel Regulations. These regulations deal with the “Gain Sharing Awards Program.” Specifically, the amendment states that any decision by the Review Panel or the Chief Administrative Officer relating to the “gain sharing” program cannot be grieved or appealed.

Bill to conform to State Ethics Commission requirement
For agenda item #4, the MFP Committee discussed a bill that would amend the County ethics law to conform to a State Ethics Commission requirement and clarify and update other provisions of County law. The Committee discussed issues involving gifts to the offices of Councilmembers and financial disclosure requirements.

Bill 12-09 Ethics Ex parte Communications
For agenda item #5, the MFP Committee postponed this agenda item for discussion at a future date.

In addition to Councilmember Duchy Trachtenberg, Legislative Aide Laurie Edberg attended the MFP Committee meeting.