§ 2-102. Collier County Voluntary Separation Incentive Program ("VSIP").

(a)

Title. This Ordinance will be known and cited as the Collier County Voluntary Separation Incentive Program ("VSIP") Ordinance.

(b)

Intent and purpose. The Board of County Commissioners hereby establishes the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program ("VSIP"), with the intent and purpose of continuing to adhere to approved budget guidance while assisting eligible employees who wish to participate in the program.

(c)

Voluntary separation incentive pay. The County Manager and the County Attorney are hereby authorized to make voluntary separation incentive payments to qualified employees as an incentive for their voluntary termination or resignation to the extent that such payments serve a public purpose and such employees qualify pursuant to this section and implementing resolution. Such payments shall be compensation as an incentive for voluntarily ending their employment with the County earlier than they otherwise would have done.

(d)

Payments. Any payment made in accordance with this Ordinance and implementing resolution will be made in compliance with the Florida Retirement System Act, F.S. ch. 121. This Ordinance is not intended to alter or affect in any way the years of creditable service as defined pursuant to F.S. § 121.021, or the calculation of the Florida retirement benefits.

(e)

Conflict and severability. In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.

(Ord. No. 2009-13, §§ 1—5)