EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS IS AN AGREEMENT made and entered into this _______ day of ____________________, 2007 between the CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, a Florida Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as “CITY” and PAMELA DONOVAN, hereinafter referred to as “DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (“PIO”)”.

IN CONSIDERATION of the promises, the mutual covenants, conditions, provisions and undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the parties do mutually covenant and agree with each other as follows:

ARTICLE I

TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- THE CITY

1.0 The CITY agrees as follows:

1.1 To employ PAMELA DONOVAN as the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO for a term hereinafter referred, consistent with the terms, conditions and covenants of the Charter of the City of North Lauderdale. That the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO shall be subject to the general direction, supervision and orders and the overall responsibility to the legislative, statutory duties and secretarial support needs of the City Commission.

1.2 To pay and to compensate the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO the sum of FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($48,972.00), for the first year of this Agreement (October 10, 2007 to September 30, 2008) in accordance with the regularly scheduled method of compensation for other municipal employees. The City Commission shall undertake to review the DEPUTY CITY CLERK /PIO's performance no less than annually based on administrative review criteria established by the City Commission for other contractual employees of the City.

1.3 The CITY further agrees to pay the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO an annual salary adjustment beginning October 1, 2008 equal to the amount approved by the City Commission in the annual Comprehensive Pay Plan in the same manner and amount as any salary adjustment given to other City Employees. If City Employees do not receive a salary adjustment, the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO shall not receive a salary adjustment.

1.4 CITY agrees to provide the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO with the same insurance benefits, educational enrichment benefits, holidays, sickness and other leave benefits, accrual of and taking of vacation benefits, disability benefits and pension plan benefits, as established by the City’s Personnel Policies and Regulations. In the event this Employment Agreement is terminated, insurance benefits shall continue to be offered to the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO in conformance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws.

ARTICLE I

TERMS AND CONDITIONS — DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO

2.0 The DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO agrees as follows:

2.1 To continue employment by the CITY in the capacity of DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida, subject to the direction, supervision and orders and the overall responsibility to the legislative, administrative and statutory duties of the City Commission.

2.2 DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO shall fulfill the obligations and responsibilities that are customarily attributed to the position and title of DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO generally in South Florida, shall perform all of the duties, work services and functions as set forth in Section 3.15 of the City of North Lauderdale Charter as well as the City of North Lauderdale description for the position of DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO, a copy of said job description being attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference herein as specifically as if set forth at length herein. The DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO warrants that she possesses the requisite skills and background to perform as required hereunder.

2.3 The DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO further represents that she meets or exceeds all of the minimum qualifications and requirements that are required by the said position description, attached, by the laws of the State of Florida and by the Municipal Charter of the City of North Lauderdale.

2.4 That the position of DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO is not and can not be an hourly-type employment. Hence, the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO shall do all things necessary and required to be available to the CITY to attend various meetings of the City Commission and its various advisory and charter-established boards in addition to all other administrative and employment requirements, as requested.

ARTICLE II

TERM AND TERMINATION

3.0 This Agreement shall commence on October 10, 2007 and shall terminate on September 30, 2010. However, the parties hereto further agree that this Agreement may be renewed for an additional three (3) year period, at its natural termination, or as agreed to by the parties in a latter document of equal dignity herewith.

3.1 In the event the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO elects to voluntarily terminate this Employment Agreement prior to the expiration date, she shall provide the CITY with not less than forty-five (45) days written notice to the City Commission of the CITY indicating her intention to discontinue employment as the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO.

3.2 In the event the CITY elects to terminate this Employment Agreement for any and no reason prior to the expiration hereof, the CITY shall comply with the terms, conditions and provisions contained in the Charter of the City of North Lauderdale, and CITY shall provide no less than 45 days written notice to the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO indicating the CITY'S intention to terminate the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO's employment with the CITY.

3.3 If the CITY elects to terminate this agreement for any reason, the CITY shall provide the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO with a payment equivalent to the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO's salary for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date the CITY provides the DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO written notice of its intent to terminate this Employment Agreement.

3.4 In addition to the above, the parties may terminate this Agreement at any time and on any agreed basis by mutual consent of both parties provided same is reduced to writing and filed amongst the public records of the City of North Lauderdale.

ARTICLE IV

NOTICE

When any of the parties desire to give notice to the other, such notice must be in writing, sent by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the party for whom it is intended at the place last specified; the place for giving notice shall remain such until it is changed by written notice in compliance with the provisions of the paragraph. For the present, the parties designate the following as the respective places for giving notice:

To City: City Commission

City of North Lauderdale

701 SW 71^st Avenue

North Lauderdale, FL 33068

(954) 724-7035

(954) 720-2151 Fax

With a copy to: Samuel S. Goren, City Attorney

Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A.

3099 East Commercial Blvd., Suite 200

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

(954) 771-4500

(954) 771-4923 Fax

To Deputy City Clerk/PIO: Pamela Donovan, Deputy City Clerk/PIO

3042 Palm Place

Margate, FL 33063

Telephone: (954) 722-2539

ARTICLE V

MISCELLANEOUS

5.0 It is understood and agreed that this document incorporates and includes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements or understandings applicable to the matters contained herein and that the parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements, or understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that are not contained in this document. Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any prior representatives or agreements whether oral or written.

5.1 It is further agreed that no modification, amendment or alteration in the terms of conditions contained herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document executed with the same formality and with equal dignity herewith.

5.2 Counterparts: This document shall be executed in at least three (3) counterparts each of whom shall be deemed to be a duplicate original.

5.3 Florida Law: This Agreement is executed and is to, be performed in the State of Florida, and shall be governed by and construed with the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any legal action shall be set in Broward County, Florida.

5.4 Litigation: In connection with any litigation arising out of this Agreement, including any administrative, trial level or appellate proceedings, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all costs incurred, including a reasonable attorneys fee.

5.5 Severability/Integration: If any clause, section or other part or application of this Agreement shall be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid,

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such unconstitutional or invalid part or application shall be considered as eliminated and so not affecting the validity of the remaining portions or applications remaining in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this ____, day of _____________________________, 2007.

CITY: DEPUTY CITY CLERK/PIO

CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

BY: ________________________________ BY:_______________________________

MAYOR JACK BRADY PAMELA DONOVAN

ATTEST:

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City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

____________________________________

Samuel S. Goren, City Attorney

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DEPUTY CITY CLERK I/PIO

“Exhibit A”

CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

DEFINITION

This is a contract position, appointed by the City Clerk and followed by a contract approval by the City Commission.

This is a combination of clerical and Public Information work in the Office of the City Clerk. An employee in this class serves as the assistant to the City Clerk. The duties include assisting in the day to day operations of the City Clerk’s department. In addition, the position requires performing professional journalistic and public relations work of considerable responsibility.

The scope and responsibilities of this employee are set forth in the City of North Lauderdale Charter and within the following limits. The employee's work is reviewed and supervised by the City Clerk.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Acts as assistant to City Clerk.

Maintains department or division files, cross-references information. Scans official documents and records.

Assists in planning work involved in maintaining official City documents and records.

Performs lien searches on real estate within the City, answering requests from title companies.

Assists in formulating records and minutes of City Boards and Committees.

Copies, faxes and distributes documents and mail at the request of the City Clerk and City Commission.

Responsible for research, design, preparation and distribution of City’s public publications, bulletins, brochures, special reports, forms, posters, report covers, logos, new resident welcome packets and Commission meeting presentations; videos and other materials designed to expand and improve external communications;

Fosters and maintains strong City relationships with local media (press, news media, and cable company). Prepare news stories and public policy statements; coordinate with the City Commission regarding interviews and responses from City officials, answers inquiries from media and general public regarding City current issues, while maintaining an effective crisis communications plan;

Prepares news releases, quarterly resident newsletters, assists in planning special event ceremonies for elected officials, attends and prepares presentations at group and homeowner meetings communicating City’s efforts and public services, prepares, conducts and reports on citizen surveys and develops a comprehensive City public information program.

Prepares and maintains City’s Web Page public information content, cable T.V. channel content, and electronic roadway marquee sign content. Serves as communications liaison with local civic associations, non-profit organizations and citizens regarding public information matters.

Initiate photos, writes program-related articles, drafts and tapes radio scripts and public service announcements; develops and maintains a library of feature stories, fact sheets, photographs and transparencies suitable for distribution.

Performs any additional duties as requested by the City Clerk.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of office procedures and business English and spelling. Ability to plan, compose, edit and graphically produce public information materials and reports.

Clerical aptitude and working knowledge of pertinent laws and procedures.

Ability to use good judgment in making decisions in conformance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Ability to meet the public, to understand their questions, and to provide clear answers.

Ability to keep complex records and accurate reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental officials, other municipal employees, professional groups, and the general public.

Skilled in applying attention to detail in preparing reports, correspondence, press releases, articles and public service announcements.

Capability to work under stressful conditions, and make independent judgments in non-routine and unstable situations (able to effectively handle unforeseen situations thoughtfully and effectively in an extemporaneous fashion).

Must be knowledgeable in administrative, public information principles and practices of municipal government agencies. Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality commensurate with duties and responsibilities of the City Clerk department.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Possess substantial direct experience in the field of public information, communications, and marketing. Helpful if this is coupled with experience in public administration of a government agency or related field. Prefer bachelor’s degree from a SACS-accredited school in Journalism Communications, or related field. Prefer three years experience in public relations / public information, communications, advertising, marketing, or news writing / reporting.

Considerable experience performing difficult clerical and stenographic work, including or supplemented by courses in secretarial/administrative procedures or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Graduation from a standard high school is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Computer literate. Must be highly proficient in the use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook). Able to prepare Public Information materials via use of standard computer software applications including layout, graphic design, digital photos, etc. Ability to use digital scanning systems, and maintain City’s web-site public information.

Considerable experience in the performance of responsible and difficult clerical work including the assembly, promulgating, recording, and keeping of official files and records. Ability to type 35 words per minute.

Must be physically able to operate office and communication equipment, possess visual, auditory, and oral acuity; the ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds. The position requires periods of sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and walking.