24-1281 : Bollman - Direct Law Department to Draft Ordinance Amendment for Residency Requirements

This resolution directs the Buffalo Common Council's Law Department to draft an ordinance amendment to the city's residency requirements for employees. The proposed amendment aims to address challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified staff by extending the residency waiver period for new employees from six months to one year. This change is intended to provide new hires with more time to establish residency within the City of Buffalo, thereby enhancing recruitment efforts and attracting a more diverse and skilled workforce. The amendment will also maintain the existing provision allowing for a waiver of up to six additional months under specific circumstances, subject to approval by the appointing authority and the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The Law Department is required to submit the drafted ordinance amendment by Thursday, September 12, at 1 pm.