043-22 - Resolution - Wellness CommitteeDocuSign Envelope ID: BA02A434-2B9E-4B5A-AOEB-BC9E240C830F
RESOLUTION NO. 043-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON PERTAINING TO
THE CITY'S WELLNESS COMMITTEE AND IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES; REPEALING
AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NUMBER 1799.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Orchard recognizes that employee health is
related to lifestyle decisions and many illnesses and injuries can be prevented by positive individual
health practices, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Orchard recognizes that improvements to
employee health, achievable through active workplace health promotion programs and activities,
can result in better morale, reduced absenteeism, and enhanced productivity and performance,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the continuation of a Wellness Committee aimed at
preventing illnesses and injuries and promoting better morale, reduced absenteeism, and
enhanced productivity and performance among City employees, and
WHEREAS, consistent with the above statements, in 1998 the City Council established an
Employee Health Promotion Committee and implemented policies via Resolution No. 1799, and
now desires to update the City's Wellness Committee and policies to better serve the needs of
the City's employees; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. REPEALER. The City of Port Orchard hereby repeals Resolution No. 1799.
SECTION 2. ADOPTION AND PURPOSE STATEMENT. The City of Port Orchard hereby
adopts a Wellness Committee. The purpose of the Wellness program is to support the health and
well-being of City employees through promotions, events, activities, and information campaigns.
The Wellness program is designed to qualify the City for the Well City award from the Association
of Washington Cities.
SECTION 3. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION. Any participation in the programs and activities
of the Wellness program will be strictly on a voluntary basis. Employees serving on the Wellness
Committee shall not be entitled to additional compensation above their regular rate of pay.
SECTION 4. PROGRAM COORDINATOR. In order to ensure coordination within the
Wellness Committee, a Program Coordinator is necessary. The Human Resources Manager is
responsible for appointing an employee to serve in that capacity.
SECTION S. MEETINGS. To promote active participation in the Wellness program, the
Program Coordinator will schedule regular meetings. At these meetings, the Wellness Committee
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may plan events, promotions, and activities, perform evaluations of events, promotions, and
activities, and provide departmental employee input.
SECTION 6. RESOURCES. Existing resources within the City which are available to the
general public, such as the Active Club building, Council Chambers, programs, and activities, may
be considered for utilization by the Wellness Committee in preparing their plans.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and attested
by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 26t" day of April 2022.
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk