[Adopted 5-10-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010]
The Dutchess County Legislature has determined that in the interest
of fiscal responsibility, during difficult economic times, that all
elected officials, including the County Executive, County Sheriff,
County Clerk, County Comptroller, District Attorney and members of
the County Legislature, shall contribute towards their health insurance
benefits provided by the County. The County Legislature has heretofore
adopted a voluntary policy requiring the County Legislature and the
County Comptroller, whose terms started January 1, 2010, to contribute
towards their health insurance premiums. This article is intended
to make the contribution for health insurance benefits a requirement
for those officials that took office on January 1, 2010, and for all
other elected officials at the commencement of their term following
the next Countywide election, for terms to commence on January 1,
2012.
Elected officials, including the County Executive, County Sheriff,
County Clerk, County Comptroller, District Attorney and members of
the County Legislature, shall contribute 15% of the cost of the premiums
for health benefits provided to them as a result of their County employment.
Those elected officials who participate in the County-sponsored health
insurance program shall have 15% of the cost of that benefit deducted
from their salaries at appropriate pay periods as determined by the
appropriate County department, upon the effective date of this article.
This article shall be mandatory for all elected officials upon
the commencement of their terms subsequent to the effective date of
this article.
