HR Focus
Summer/Fall 2011
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OUTGOING PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
It's been a great pleasure to serve as the president of TMHRA this past year. I can't say enough good things about the Board members I've served with over the past seven years. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and willingness to serve in an unpaid position—and in addition to what their jobs at home require—are truly remarkable.
Although there's certainly more time involved than the three or four Board meetings a year, serving on the TMHRA Board is not burdensome, because it's so refreshing to be among professionals who care about the organization and its members. Moral: if you're invited to be nominated for a position, please respond in the affirmative.
A number of TMHRA members deserve our thanks for their willingness to serve on committees and to take time to represent TMHRA and their cities before legislative committees during this past session. If you have an interest in a particular area, please contact Debbie Maynor and volunteer to serve. A list of committees and a brief summary of the assigned tasks can be found on the Web site.
As has been the case for quite some time, we've all been presented with a number of challenges during this past fiscal year because of the overall economic conditions and state and federal proposed and/or enacted legislation. As I've commiserated with my C.P.A. brother: As long as we have a federal government, you and I will have a job. But commiserating doesn't solve anything, so channel your concerns to those who can have a direct impact on outcome: those who represent us in the Texas Legislature and Congress. Remember, too, that we have a voice on the TML and TMRS Boards.
Although my term as president has ended, I'll be around for another year on the TMHRA Board as past president. I look forward to working with all of you to make TMHRA the best professional organization around.
Janie Mehrens
TMHRA Past President
Human Resources/Risk Manager
City of Brenham
INCOMING PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Greetings from Central Texas! I am excited and honored to serve as the president of your association for the next 12 months. First, I want to thank Janie Mehrens for providing outstanding leadership as the TMHRA president. With Janie at the helm, we updated our strategic plan and moved forward to achieve the goals that we identified. I plan to continue to make good use of her wisdom and experience as she continues to serve as our past president.
In the upcoming year, Tadd Philips (City of McKinney) will serve as vice president and president elect, and Melinda Galler (City of Lewisville) will serve as secretary/treasurer. I am excited about working with them and our 2011-2012 TMHRA Board as we move forward to accomplish our goals. The Board trustees also serve as committee chairs for the various committees that plan and coordinate activities throughout the year! If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact them! Committee list: http://www.tmhra.org/board.html.
The Board met in October to review the strategic plan to establish the following goals for 2011-2012:
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Increasing TMHRA membership has been a priority, and this year will be no different. We will continue to grow our organization by increasing the participating membership in various regions across the state. We want to ensure our membership represents the diversity of Texas—from snowy mountains, to deserts, to palm-tree-lined beaches. Increasing the membership also provides additional opportunities for us to learn from one another as we develop and grow as human resources professionals.
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We periodically review our operating doctrine, and it's that time again! This year, one of our goals is to review and update our bylaws. If you have ideas about changes that can help to ensure the bylaws allow efficient and effective operation of TMHRA, this is the year to make it known. Contact me or any member of the Board to share your ideas!
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We will continue to provide quality educational opportunities. In 2011-2012, TMHRA will be offering several educational opportunities to its members. Our next scheduled event is the TxPELRA/Civil Service Seminar in Galveston in February. In April, the ever-popular Nuts and Bolts will be held in two locations—one in the Austin area and one in the Valley (the exact locations have not been finalized)—so keep an eye on the Web site for updates. Our TMHRA Annual Conference is usually in May, and Employment Law is usually in September. Your survey responses said that your training budgets are being cut back, and we heard you! This year, you won't have to choose between Employment Law and the Annual Conference—in 2012, we are combining Employment Law and the Annual Conference. To do this, we are adding a day and additional tracks. You won't want to miss this May 2012 event—top notch speakers, interesting and educational topics, in addition to fabulous events to network with your colleagues!
With all these goals and upcoming events, we need your help. Contact the chair of a committee that piques your interest. If you don't see a committee that can use your talents and expertise, contact me! I want you to be an active part of the organization. There are plenty of opportunities, and I know we can find something that you will enjoy. Your support is the key to the success of TMRHA.
This is an exciting time to be human resources professionals! The public sector at all governing levels—federal, state, county, and city—is undergoing fundamental changes in how work is performed and in managing its employees. Human
resources professionals know that our responsibilities are becoming increasingly complex, competitive, and demanding. With shrinking resources, effective management of human resources is the only way for public sector agencies to fulfill
their expanded duties.
TMHRA is a great resource to support your success in meeting these new challenges! I encourage you to actively participate in the TMHRA organization. Be sure to visit the Web site—there are great tools for members. Come to the educational sessions for excellent learning opportunities. And be sure to network with your colleagues—in person at events and online with TMHRA e-Solutions. I am
looking forward to seeing you at upcoming events!
Debbie L. Maynor, MBA, SPHR, IPMA-CP
TMHRA President
Executive Director of Human Resources
City of Killeen
Mark Washington, Director of Human Resources and Civil Service, Austin – Mark has been the director of human resources and civil service since 2009. Prior to his employment in Austin, he served as assistant director for the City of Fort Worth and worked for the city for almost 14 years. Mark has a broad range of experience in human resources and is a member of the Austin Human Resources Management Association, Board member of the Austin Area Urban League, and served as civil service commissioner for the City of Benbrook for more than 10 years. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in human resources management from Tarleton State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Amberton University. Mark holds SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), CGBA (Certified Government Benefit Administrator), and IPMA-CP (International Public Management Association-Certified Professional) certifications.
Julie O'Connell, Director of Human Resources and Civil Service, New Braunfels – Julie has been the director of human resources and civil service for the City of New Braunfels since 2008. She is responsible for compensation, employee development, risk management, benefits administration, civil service, employee relations, and recruiting activities for the city. Prior to coming to New Braunfels, she was the human resources director in College Station for nine years and the assistant human resources director for ten years. She was a manager in the private sector for more than six years prior to moving to the public sector. Julie has a B.A. in psychology from St. Mary's University, and an M.P.A. from Texas A&M University. She is active in her local United Way, and she is a member of her local Hill Country Human Resources Association, TMHRA, and TxPELRA.
RECAP AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Recap of Employment Law Seminar
This year's Employment Law Seminar provided attendees with a broad overview of recent court cases, regulatory decisions, and state and federal legislative initiatives.
Matthew C.G. Boyle, an attorney with Boyle & Lowery of Houston, kicked off the seminar by providing an in depth review of the fundamental FLSA requirements for police and fire employees. He provided an excellent explanation of the 7K exemption under the FLSA and who qualifies for coverage under the exemption. He walked attendees through some of the obstacles of managing police and fire personnel under the FLSA.
Mr. Boyle was followed by Cyndi Mergele from San Antonio, who discussed the Internal Revenue Service regulations related to taxable fringe benefits and the effect these benefits can have on the Fair Labor Standards Act. She provided valuable information on how to determine when a benefit would be taxable. Her presentation had many of us considering our procedures for providing benefits, such as length of service awards and safety awards.
Lunch followed with the TMHRA Business Meeting, recognition of the 2010-11 Board members, and introduction of the 2011- 2012 Board members.
After lunch, Brian McWilliams, public safety legal advisor from the City of Amarillo, summarized legal considerations for employment screening procedures for police departments. He included information about criminal background checks, credit checks, and personal history statements. Brian also provided the latest information regarding the review of social networking sites as part of the screening process and the first amendment concerns. He left the audience wondering how much is too much information.
He was followed by Ed Oleksiak, compliance officer with Holmes Murphy and Associates in Dallas, who discussed the development of health care reform. Mr. Oleksiak examined the initial legislation, as well as the repeal proposals, and discussed constitutional challenges.
Next, Patricia Crawford, a return to work specialist with the Texas Department of Insurance Workers Compensation Division, provided strategies to reduce and control costs related to workers compensation. She focused on the fact that the longer the employee is off work, the more it costs the city, and the worse it is for the injured employee.
The evening ended with a reception where all participants enjoyed time to unwind and network with colleagues from around Texas.
Friday morning began with "Confessions of a Trial Lawyer" by Connie Acosta, attorney with Ross, Banks, May, Cron & Cavin in Houston. Ms. Acosta shared the process of a lawsuit from the beginning though the entry of the final judgment. She provided participants with a step-by-step plan to present the best possible case for your defense.
The Employment Law Seminar ended with the ever-popular "State and Federal Update" presented by Bettye Lynn of Lynn Pham and Ross. Bettye's humor and unsurpassed knowledge kept us focused on the challenges related to the legislative changes and recent court decisions. Some of the highlights included:
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NASA v. Nelson
An employer may request broad range of background information for applicants, as long as it is related to interest in employing a competent and reliable workforce. -
Kasten v. St. Gobain Performance Plastics Corp
The Supreme Court rules 6/2 that oral complaints to a supervisor about wage and hour violations are protected from retaliation. -
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes
The court held that class certification failed because no company-wide policy or practice of discrimination had been established by plaintiffs. -
Public Employees Can Bring Guns to Work
Effective September 1, 2011, an employee with a valid concealed handgun license may bring guns onto city parking lots, parking garages, and parking areas. A city may continue to forbid employees to possess guns or firearms in city buildings.
Texas Municipal Human Resources
Association TxPELRA/Civil Service
Workshops
February 29-March 2, 2012
Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston
TWO TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
The Texas Public Employer Labor Relations Association (TxPELRA) Annual Workshop will be held on February 29, 2012, prior to the 26th Annual Civil Service Workshop on March 1-2. Both workshops will be held at the Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston.
Enrollment for both workshops is limited to human resources professionals and management representatives from Texas municipal governments (for example, the city manager's office, the city attorney's office, civil service commissioners, the human resources department, the police department, and the fire department).
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The 2012 programs for the TxPELRA and Civil Service Workshops have been designed as a broad developmental experience for all participants, no matter their level of knowledge or experience. There will be opportunities in each session to ask questions related to administering the state Civil Service Law in your community and legislation regarding mandatory collective bargaining for public safety. In addition to the formal program, you will have the opportunity to network with others who also share similar problems and challenges. Speakers have been selected for their knowledge and experience of civil service, labor relations, and human resources management. This year's programs promise to be two of the best in the 26-year history of the workshops.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
city managers
assistant city managers
civil service commissioners
compensation managers
human resource managers
attorneys
risk managers
personnel professionals
city secretaries
police chiefs
fire chiefs
2012 SEMINARS
TxPELRA Workshop
February 29
Moody Gardens, Galveston
Civil Service Workshop
March 1-2
Moody Gardens, Galveston
TMHRA Nuts and Bolts
April 13
Embassy Suites, McAllen
TMHRA Nuts and Bolts
April 27
TML Center, Austin
TMHRA Annual Conference
May 2-4
Marriott Horseshoe Bay, Marble Falls
TML Annual Conference
November 13-16
Grapevine
If you have questions, you may contact TML staff at 512-231-7400 or tmhra@tml.org.
NEWSLETTER INPUT NEEDED
This is YOUR newsletter, and we want to ensure it provides you with a valuable source of information from TMHRA. If you have any ideas, articles, or information you would like to see included in future newsletters, please submit them to the Newsletter Committee.
2011-2012 Newsletter Committee Chair
Melinda Galler
Human Resource Director
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville, TX 75029-9002
972-219-3452 (phone)
972-219-5005 (fax)
mgaller@cityoflewisville.com
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS
INTRODUCING…New Members to TMHRA
By Melinda Galler
TMHRA will provide you with opportunities to participate in planning educational sessions and all the other activities sponsored by our organization. As a member, you will also have
access to TMHRA
e-Solutions—a great way to get advice or feedback from your colleagues.
The following human resource professionals have chosen to join our great organization, and the Board has unanimously approved their applications. Our newest members are:
Charlotte Collins, Human Resources Director, Bastrop County
Alison Froehlich-Smith, Director of Human Resources, Mansfield
Sheila Gladstone, Attorney at Law, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle& Townsend, P.C.
Sandra Green, Human Resources Generalist, Weatherford
Scotty Jones, Finance Director, Port Lavaca
Linda Jordan, Municipal Court Clerk/ Human Resources, Ingram
Mary Lou Lara, Payroll Coordinator, Beeville
Teresa Ower, Human Resources and Benefits Manager, Humble
Sharon Roberts, Human Resources /Payroll Manager, Coleman
Araceli Sanchez, Administrative Assistant/Human Resources, South Padre Island
Randy Stoneroad, Human Resource/Civil Service Director, Temple
Melissa Sullinger, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Mansfield
Barbara Thurmon, Human Resources Manager, Kilgore
Craig Vollmers, Director of Human Resources, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
We appreciate your interest in helping TMHRA remain a tremendous professional resource throughout the State of Texas.
Welcome to the TMHRA team!
TMHRA SPONSORS
TMHRA is grateful for the continued support of our sponsors. The sponsorships allow us to keep all events reasonably priced and affordable for all members. Thank you to the following sponsors for their support and contributions throughout the year:
2011-2012 SPONSORS
GOLD
Extend Health, Inc.
Holmes Murphy & Associates
ICMA Retirement Corporation
Lynn Pham & Ross, LLP
Nationwide Retirement Solutions
UnitedHealthcare
SILVER
Denton Navarro Rocha & Bernal, P.C.
IPS Advisors, Inc.
MCC Innovations
MetLife
NEOGOV
PARS
PeopleAdmin, Inc.
The Waters Consulting Group, Inc.
TML Intergovernmental Employees Benefit Pool
Texas Municipal Retirement System
BRONZE
Aetna
ARTICLES OF INTEREST aka NEWS YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF
2011 Personnel Policy Manual Updates are Now Available
Active and Affiliate members may now access updated 2011 sample personnel policies under the "Resources" tab of the TMHRA Web site.
If you have not accessed the "Resources" area recently, a new acknowledgment form may be required. For the new password and to access the Affidavit, Go to "Online TML Directory" and
click on "Online Membership Update," using your TML login. In your membership profile, click on "TMHRA Web Site Affidavit." Agree to the terms, and you will receive a
username/password for the "Resources" area. If you have previously agreed to the terms on the Affidavit, the link you
will see is the "TMHRA Web Site Access."
Questions? Contact Martha Butz at mbutz@highlandvillage.org or Lonne Parent-Smith at lparent@tml.org.
TMRS News
The TMRS Actuarial Valuation as of December 31, 2010, is now available on the TMRS Web site. The valuation contains information about city rates for the year beginning January 1, 2012. This year's valuation includes the effects of the TMRS fund restructuring enacted by S.B. 350, as well as changes in actuarial assumptions made under a plan experience study.
Department of Labor News
The Department of Labor (DOL) has started a new Web site where employers can post their feedback on a variety of regulations. As part of an executive order, the DOL has created a plan to re-examine a number of labor-related regulations. This Web site allows employers to view those regulations and make comments. View the site at http://www.dol.gov/regulations/regreview.htm.
FMLA News
In Pellegrino v. Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO, CLC, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania upheld an employer's reasonable work rules that generally restricted employees' travel outside the immediate vicinity of their homes while on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave. The court ruled that the FMLA does not prohibit employers from enacting policies to prevent employees from abusing leave—such as requiring them to get approval before leaving the area—as long as such policies "do not conflict with or diminish the rights provided by the FMLA."
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that an employer did not violate the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by terminating an employee for her failure to comply with the company's notice-of-absence policy.
A recent decision from the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
exposes the dangers of laying off an employee who has taken
leave under FMLA:
Deborah Harris, the coordinator of the Dallas Independent School
District's (DISD) summer school program, had worked for the
DISD more than 20 years. After a physical at the end of March
2008, her doctor recommended that she undergo a medical
procedure as soon as possible. She scheduled the procedure
for right before summer school started.
After Harris told her supervisors that she would be undergoing a medical procedure and would need time off, DISD held several meetings to plan the transfer of her work to other members of her department. Harris claimed the meetings made her feel "overwhelmed" and she was "bombarded" with questions about summer school. She also claimed that the "hostility" she felt was based on the tone her supervisors used in the meetings.
Discussions about budget cuts began in earnest around the same time that Harris notified the DISD of her upcoming need for a leave of absence. While on leave, she read in the newspaper that the DISD would be reducing its workforce for budgetary reasons. In fact, unbeknownst to her, it had considered eliminating the summer school program about a year before she began her leave.
Due to the anticipated budget cuts, Harris' supervisor was directed to implement a 10-percent cut to his department. The supervisor had told everyone in the department, including Harris, to reduce their work scope, reuse materials, and give him recommendations on cost cutting. Harris did not provide any suggestions to her supervisor before going on leave. Harris returned from leave in mid-June and was notified that her department was being eliminated effective August 31. Her supervisor offered to provide a recommendation for another job, but she declined. Instead, she sued in the federal trial court in Dallas, claiming she was terminated in retaliation for exercising her rights under the FMLA. The trial court dismissed her case, and she appealed.
Harris claimed that because DISD's decision to lay her off was made after she had given notice of her need for FMLA leave, the timing established illegal retaliation. One problem for the district was that it could not pinpoint the date the ultimate decision was made to eliminate the summer school program. However, it was able to show that it had been implementing broad reductions in its workforce, and discussions about budget cuts had begun as early as a year before the decision to end the program. The decision to eliminate it was a long-thought-out process that took more than a year to finalize.
Furthermore, Harris' feeling of being "overwhelmed" at the meetings to discuss the reassignment of her job duties while she was on leave was not sufficient to establish retaliation. She was unable to point to any specific comment that she considered hostile. Vague allegations of a hostile tone do not demonstrate discriminatory animus. However, had the DISD begun discussions to eliminate Harris' job after she had notified the district of her need for leave, things might have turned out very differently in this case.
Texas Supreme Court Considers Age Discrimination Issue
An employee was terminated from her job at the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. The employee, Garcia, sued for age discrimination, among other things. The school district responded to the court that the person hired to fill Garcia's position was three years older than Garcia. The Corpus Christi Court of Appeals agreed that the person who filled the position was older but said that Garcia could still take her claim to a jury. Why? The appeals court said that the law allows her to show that she was terminated because of her age, regardless of whether she was replaced by someone younger, so it refused to throw out her case. The school district asked the Texas Supreme Court to look at the issue. It argued that the standard adopted by the Corpus Christi Court of Appeals applies only to cases in which an employee is terminated as part of a reduction in force. By contrast, in this case, there was a termination, which was followed by hiring a replacement worker. The school district contends Garcia's replacement by an older employee prevents her from establishing age discrimination. Mission Consolidated Independent School District v. Garcia (Tex. App-Corpus Christi, 2011).
News from Audrey
Denny's Restaurants settled an ADA class action with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), offering $1.3 million to 34 claimants. The beef was over a blanket attendance policy that affected an automatic discharge after either 12 or 26 weeks of medical leave, with no additional leave offered as reasonable accommodation for disabled employees.
No Need to Post . . . Yet –The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has delayed the deadline for posting a new employee rights poster, from November 14 to January 31, 2012. The Board's announcement says the reason is to provide more time for employer education about the requirement. Others say it has more to do with several pending lawsuits that question the legality of the posting requirement. Stay tuned.
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? – On September 21, the IRS announced its Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP), which allows eligible employers who misclassified workers as independent contractors to enjoy a sort of amnesty for their prior mistake by simply reclassifying the affected class of workers, treating them as employees going forward, and paying 10 percent of the taxes owed for the most recent tax year. Sounds simple, but consider [1] how will you define the affected "class" of employees?; [2] the amnesty applies to IRS liability but provides no shield against related claims from other federal and state agencies; [3] you just admitted to an error that will be of interest to those other agencies; and [4] per the MOU mentioned above, a lot of these agencies are now working closely together and sharing information, upping the likelihood that one or more of them will come a calling. For details, see Announcement 2011-64 and/or IR-2011-95 at www.irs.gov.
Cell-abration – The IRS provided many employers with a sigh of relief via September 14 guidance on the tax treatment of employer-provided cell phones. The nagging question has been whether employees needed to keep detailed records of business vs. personal use of their company-issued phones, in order to satisfy the record keeping requirements for nontaxable fringe benefits. The new guidance explains that the phones are excludable from the employee's income as a working condition fringe benefit when provided primarily for no compensatory business reasons, such as when the phone is provided [1] because of the employer's need to contact the employee at all times for work-related emergencies; [2] the employer requires that the employee be available to speak to clients at times when the employee is away from the office; and [3] the employee needs to speak with clients located in other time zones at times outside the employee's normal work day. Reasons that won't fly are if the phone is a "perk" of the job, such as to attract and retain employees, to promote morale or good will, or as a type of added compensation. See IRS Notice 2011-72 for full text of the guidance at www.irs.gov.
The Greta Garbo Accommodation – "I want to be alone." That was the requested accommodation of an employee with post-heart surgery severe depression, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specifically, he asked that he be allowed to work from home for two months and have "no direct person to person contact and definitely none with [my] previous co-workers," in particular his two supervisors. The court held the request was not reasonable. No bossectomy for you! Thelig v. United Tech Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Division (2nd Cir. 3-11)
These tidbits have been provided by Audrey E. Mross,
Labor and Employment Attorney
Audrey E. Mross, Labor and Employment Attorney, Munck
Carter, LLP, Dallas, TX 75251, http://www.munckcarter.com,
972-628-3661(direct), 972-628-3616 (fax), 214-868-3033 (cell),
amross@munckcarter.com
Who's on the Move?
The City of Plano has announced the hiring of Mr. Jim Parrish as human resources director, effective October 3, 2011.
Mr. Parrish's prior service includes deputy city manager for the City of McKinney; human resources director and assistant human resources director for the City of Amarillo; and service in the finance area for the City of Amarillo.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from West Texas State University and an M.B.A. from West Texas A&M University.
As human resources director, Mr. Parrish will be responsible for employment activity, training, and risk management functions for the City of Plano.
Mary House retired from the City of Sugarland at the end of August. After retirement, she and her husband David are headed to Hollywood, California, for a couple of years of volunteering for their church and then will reside, most likely, in northern California.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2011-2012
PRESIDENT
Debbie L. Maynor
Executive Director of Human Resources
City of Killeen
P.O. Box 1329
Killeen, TX 76540-1329
254-501-7834 phone
254-501-7780 fax
dmaynor@ci.killeen.tx.us
VICE PRESIDENT
Tadd Phillips
Nominating Committee Chair
Director of Human Resources
City of McKinney
P.O. Box 517
McKinney, TX 75070
972-547-7568 phone
972-547-2608 fax
tphillips@mckinneytexas.org
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Melinda Galler
New Member Committee Co-Chair
Newsletter Committee Co-Chair
Human Resource Director
City of Lewisville
PO Box 299002
Lewisville, TX 75029-9002
972-219-3452 phone
972-219-5005 fax
mgaller@cityoflewisville.com
TRUSTEE
Martha Butz
Communications Committee Chair
Technology Committee Chair
Director of Human Resources
City of Highland Village
1000 Highland Village Rd
Highland Village, TX 75077-6744
972-899-5087 phone
972-996-2178 fax
mbutz@highlandvillage.org
TRUSTEE
Shante' R. Jordan, MPA, IPMA-CP
Sponsorship Chair
Director of Human Resources/Risk Management
City of Rowlett
4002 Main Street
Rowlett, TX 75088
972-463-3969 phone
972-412-6183 fax
sjordan@rowlett.com
TRUSTEE
Ronnie C. Kidd
Program Committee Co-Chair
Managing Director for Administration
City of Abilene
555 Walnut Street, Room 101
Abilene, TX 76901-5254
325-676-6469 phone
325-676-6212 fax
ronnie.kidd@abilenetx.com
TRUSTEE
Julie O'Connell
Newsletter Co-Chair
Director of Human Resources
City of New Braunfels
P.O. Box 311747
New Braunfels, TX 78131-1747
830-221-4395 phone
830-608-2123 fax
joconnell@nbtexas.org
TRUSTEE
Miguel Ozuna
Program Committee Chair
Director Of Human Resources
City of Cedar Park
600 N Bell Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613-2216
512-401-5254 phone
512-401-5255 fax
miguel.ozuna@cedarparktx.us
TRUSTEE
Mark Washington
New Member Committee Chair
Legislative Committee Chair
Director of Human Resources
City of Austin
P.O. Box 1088
Austin, TX 78767-1088
512-974-3202 phone
512-974-3209 fax
Mark.Washington@ci.austin.tx.us
TML BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Bonita J. Hall, MPA, IPMA-CP
Director of Human Resources and Safety Management
City of Pearland
3519 Liberty Dr
Pearland, TX 77581-5416
281-652-1656 phone
281-652-1719 fax
bhall@ci.pearland.tx.us
PAST PRESIDENT
Janie Mehrens
TML Salary Survey Committee Chair
Human Resources/Risk Manager
City of Brenham
P.O. Box 1059
Brenham, TX 77834-1059
979-337-7511 phone
979-337-7517 fax
jmehrens@ci.brenham.tx.us