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City of Paris Council Benefits Subcommittee December 9, 2003 Page 3 that payroll is a little bit higher, and that could be a combination of several things such as giving step raises, but where is this reflected in the budget, and should the Council be looking at this it might be a negligible deal. Mr. Anderson advised that the number gets put into the budget based on what the previous year's actual was, and it is rolled into the salary number in terms of the budget line items. Councilman Bell asked that Mr. Anderson look at this and bring it back to the committee. Councilman Bell said in his mind this needs to be brought back and explained when they discuss this with a full Council. These are the questions that they try to get to so they will have the information and they may not have an impact, but they need to let the Council that this is a negligible item. Chairman Guest asked if the attendance holidays can be carried forward. Mr. Anderson said the number gets rolled into their holiday leave balance. Once it gets rolled into their holiday leave balance, it is not distinguished from any other holiday. He said they did not track it as to what year they earned it. They just have a total balance. Chairman Guest said there is a limit on sick days of 135. Mr. Anderson said there is not a limit on sick leave under Civil Service. City Attorney Schenk said the attendance holiday is an incentive to keep the city from losing productivity. Chairman Guest asked Melba Harris what is paid time off? She advised that is any vacation leave, sick leave, and comp time. He asked what is comp time? Ms. Harris said it is when a person works other than their regular scheduled work week and a person may work extra time or a holiday. They can choose to be paid or take the time off at time and one-half. Councilman Bell asked what the city is allowed to do regarding military leave? City Attorney Schenk said most of that is dictated by State and Federal laws. That is why they city's policy is written that it will comply with State and Federal laws. Councilman Bell said that technically, military leave would be exempted.