On motion duly made and supported, the Commission approved the minutes of the December 5, 2006, meeting.

Chairperson Munsell noted there were no amendments to the agenda.

Chairperson Munsell noted there was no informational report.

Chairperson Munsell noted there was no unfinished business.

Dan McLellan presented information regarding the LOU to amend the recruitment and retention bonuses for Registered Nurse classifications with an effective date of October 1, 2007.  The LOU provides for the following:

Adds eligibility for RN classes at Charles Egler Reception and Guidance Center, Parnell Correctional Facility, and Southern Michigan Correctional Facility; increases annual bonus amount to $5,000; and an optional signing bonus which increases one-time lump sum bonus amount to $5,000.

Commissioner Lewand abstained.  Question was raised by the Commission regarding the timing of payment as it was outlined in the LOU.  Tom Hall, Acting Director for the Office of the State Employer, addressed the Commission to clarify language in paragraph 5 regarding the Recruitment and Retention payments.  Chairperson Munsell moved to approve the LOU and grant the State Personnel Director authority to approve the amended LOU that clarifies the timing of that payment when submitted by other parties.  Motion supported by Commissioner Pitz.  The motion was passed.

Chairperson Munsell noted there were no requests for public comment.

There being no further items for Commission approval or public comments to be heard, Chairperson Munsell adjourned the meeting at 9:07 a.m.

Copies of any written statements, reports, or staff proposals which were presented to the Commission may be obtained by contacting the Department of Civil Service, Executive Office, Capitol Commons Center, 400 S. Pine Street, P.O. Box 30002, Lansing, Michigan, 48909, or by telephone at 517-373-3020.