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AGREEMENT
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF AN
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This agreement made and entered into this 23rd day of December,
1983 by and between the CITY OF ELGIN, an Illinois Municipal Corporation,
(hereinafter referred to as Elgin) and TOM SKILES $ ASSOCIATES with
offices at 200 S. Lincoln Avenue, Carpentersville, Illinois 60110, (herein-
after referred to as Skiles $ Associates).
WHEREAS, it is recognized that many personal problems not associated
with an employee's position or office may effect the performance of his
duties; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to assist in the resolution
of employee personal problems so as to promote an efficient and effective
level of governmental services for the general public; and
WHEREAS, Elgin desires to continue having an Employee Assistance
Program to be administered by Skiles & Associates; and
WHEREAS, the parties are in agreement as to the terms and condi-
tions of any such Employee Assistance Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises-and
covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
A. Services to be Provided by Skiles F Associates
Administration of an Employee Assistance Program for the City
of Elgin. Tnis program would be operated in close cooperation and coordina-
tion with Elgin officials. Program services would include the following
specific elements:
1. Continuing formal training and orientation of supervisory/
union personnel-- (follow-up to initial training, 1982) .
2. Continuing explanation of program and policy to all
employees and their families-- (follow-up to initial announcement,
1982) .
3. Assessment and referral of problem employees to appropriate
treatment.
4. Follow-up with all referrals including post-treatment
counseling when needed.
5. Consultation to staff, supervisors, union personnel as
needed.
6. Employee information sessions, plus distribution of
educational material-- (re stress, family/emotional problems,
alcoholism/drugs) .
7. Continuing availability of 24-hour Hotline, 7 days per
week, for self-referrals, emergencies, and consultation.
8. Regular program evaluation, per instructions from Elgin.
9. Personal availability of Tom Skiles, at all times and as
requested by Elgin.
B. Term
This agreement shall cover all services by Skiles and Associates
rendered from August 1, 1983 up to and including July 31, 1984.
C. Compensation
Elgin shall pay Skiles F Associates a total sum of $5,800.00
as complete compensation. Payment shall be on a monthly basis based on an
invoice to be submitted by Skiles & Associates. Elgin shall be given credit
for and the compensation due Skiles F Associates shall be reduced by the
amount of money already paid by Elgin to Skiles F4 Associates for services
rendered from August 1, 1983 until the date this agreement is executed.
U. Appraisal
The parties shall cooperate in developing and conducting an
appraisal program to evaluate the Elgin Employee Assistance Program. Applicants
or clients of the program shall be given the opportunity of signing voluntary
information waiver at the time that assistance is requested which information
will be used in the appraisal without revealing the name of the individual
involved. The identity of the persons involved in the program shall not be
revealed without such persons written consent. Any appraisal shall be con-
ducted by a third party to be designated by Elgin and approved by Skiles 4
Associates and any report of such third party made public shall not reveal
the identity of any individual involved in the program.
E. Changes in the Scope of Services
Without invalidating this agreement, Elgin may issue instruc-
tions to make changes in, additions to, or deductions from the scope of
services. In such a case Skiles 4 Associates shall promptly prepare and
submit a detailed estimate of the net effect of such changes on the cost
of the services.
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F. Written Authorization
Skiles $ Associates shall not proceed to change any of the
conditions or scope of this agreement without written instructions signed
by a duly authorized person from Elgin.
G. Insurance Requirements
In the performance of the work covered by this agreement unless
otherwise provided for, Skiles & Associates shall act as an independent
contractor and maintain full and complete control over all their employees.
During the performance of the work, Skiles & Associates shall obtain and
maintain the following insurance: . •
1. Hospital Professional Liability with limits of $500,000
each claim and $1,000,000 aggregate coverage.
2. Personal Liability Insurance, covering claims for bodily
injury, including death with an aggregate limit of $500,000.
H. Termination of Agreement
This agreement shall be at all times subject to termination
without cause or justification upon not less than 30 days prior written
notice from one party to the other.
I. Extent of Authority
This agreement does not negate any administrative policies or
procedures of Elgin unless specifically indicated herein. Compliance with
administrative policies or procedures currently in effect or hereinafter
developed are made part of this agreement.
J. Entirety of Agreement
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties and supersedes all previous agreements and understandings with
respect to the subject hereof.
K. Assignment
Skiles & Associates shall not assign this contract in whole
or in part without the prior written consent of Elgin. Any such assignment
without Elgin's prior written consent shall be void and of no effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agree-
ment as of the day and year first hereinabove written which shall be deemed
the effective date.
TOM SKILES y ASSOCIATES CI OF ELGI
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