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From the Interim Director of Human Resources, requesting authorization to extend the Temporary Assignment to a Higher Classification (TAHC) for Maria Ledger for the position of Director of the Department of Family Care until the confirmation of a permanent Director occurs.
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COUNTY OF MILWAUKEE
DAS-Division of Human Resources
Inter-Office Communication
Date : January 13, 2011
To : Supervisor Michael Mayo, Chairman, County Board of Supervisors
From : Candace M. Richards, Interim Director of Human Resources 
Subject : Proposed Resolution Regarding Extension of Maria Ledger's
TAHC Assignment - Dept. of Family Care
REQUEST
A request is being made to seek an extension of the Temporary Assignment to a Higher Classification (TAHC) for Maria Ledger in the position of Director of the Department of Family Care until the confirmation of a permanent Director occurs.
BACKGROUND
Ms. Ledger has been serving in a TAHC for the position of Director of the Department of Family Care since July 1, 2010. The TAHC was extended once per the approval of the Director of Human Resources. Ms. Ledger continues to serve in a TAHC capacity to ensure the continuity of the operation and leadership within the Department of Family Care until a permanent appointment is made to the position.
RECOMMENDATION
To ensure continuity of the operation and leadership within the Department of Family Care, I am respectfully requesting approval to continue Ms. Ledger's TAHC until the appointment and confirmation of a qualified candidate for the position occurs.
The required resolution and fiscal note are attached for your review and referral.
Attachments
cc: County Executive Lee Holloway
E. Marie Broussard, Deputy Chief of Staff, County Executive's Office
Terry Cooley, Chief of Staff, County Board of Supervisors
Renee Booker, Director, DAS
Supervisor Patricia Jursik, Chairman, Personnel Committee
Rick Ceschin, Senior Research Analyst, County Board
Jodi Mapp, Committee Clerk