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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Business Associate Amendment and establishment of Privacy Officer Classification, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)
a) Approve model language to be used to amend existing agreements that were entered into or amended since October 16, 2002, with contractors that are considered to be business associates under the HIPAA;
b) Authorize County Department Heads to independently execute a business associate amendment containing the model language, without further action of the Board.
c) Adopt a resolution, effective March 31, 2003, establishing County Privacy Officer job classification (Class 001950), Range 6430 ($5,993-$7,316 per month);
d) Adopt a resolution, effective March 31, 2003, deleting the position of Electronic Data Processing Office Automation Coordinator and adding the County Privacy Officer position in the General Services Department, as follows:
Delete: 1 (1.0 FTE) Electronic Data Processing Office Automation Coordinator, Senior (Class 002481), Salary Range 5910 ($4,624-$5,645 monthly) in the General Services Department (#8815);
Add: 1 (1.0 FTE) County Privacy Officer (Class 001950), Salary Range 6430 ($5,993-$7,316) in the General Services Department (#2500).
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
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