EXHIBIT A

RAMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RANGE ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES AND SCHOOLS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AGREEMENT

This agreement between the Range Association of Municipalities and Schools, hereinafter
referred to as "RAMS'', (the employer), and David Tomassoni, employed as Executive Director of
RAMS, is effective on the first day of January, 2015, when signed by both the President and Vice
President of RAMS, and David Tomassoni.
As Executive Director of RAMS, David Tomassoni will perform all duties as set forth in the
Constitution and By-Laws of RAMS, and agrees to perform the scope of services and duties as per the
written Job Description, which duties include but are not limited to the following :
1. Shall provide professional services to RAMS as assigned by the President and the Board of
Directors.
2. Shall employ temporary part-time staff when necessary to accomplish specific office functions.
3. The Executive Director will not be a lobbyist for RAMS. The Executive Committee will select a
lobbyist and the RAMS Board of Directors will approve the hire of the lobbyist and the lobbyist
will be accountable to the RAMS Board of Directors.
4. Shall meet with or direct staff to meet with city, school and township officials regularly to
ascertain issues and concerns that can best be addressed through RAMS, and will work to
maintain RAMS membership.
5. Shall meet with political entities, area corporations and other organizations to build cooperation
and credibility for RAMS.
6. Shall publish a newsletter on a regular basis, the frequency of which shall be determined by the
Executive Committee. The newsletter shall be published in addition to memos and updates sent
to RAMS board members.
7. Shall fulfill the duties of the Executive Director according to the RAMS By-Laws, report to the
membership indicating impacts that legislative and administrative acts have on members, and
shall do so in a nonpartisan manner in accordance with the RAMS motto - "One Range, One
Voice".

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

a. COMPENSATION
For the duration of this contract the salary shall be $6,500 per month. During the Minnesota State
Legislative Session, the Executive Director will take a leave of absence and will not receive
monthly compensation or accrue PTO benefits from RAMS.
b. WORK SCHEDULE
The regular work week shall consist of 40 hours per week. To the extent practical, when not in
legislative session the Executive Director may work in or out of the office as needed to fulfill the
duties of the Executive Director and/or the mission of RAMS.
c. HOLIDAYS
The Executive Director will be paid for eight ( 8 ) holidays as established by the Board of
Directors:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving
Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day
d. Paid Time Off- (Vacation & Sick Leave)
PTO shall be accrued at the following rates per years of service:
0 - 3 years

1.5 days (12 hours) per month or 18 working days per year

4 - 6 years

1.75 days (14 hours) per month or 21 working days per year

7 - 10 years

2 days (16 hours) per month or 24 working days per year

PTO may be used as earned, and accrued PTO should be used annually. A maximum of20 days
(160 hours) of PTO may be accrued (unless approved by the Executive Committee for
extraordinary reasons). Accrued PTO exceeding 160 hours in any calendar year will be forfeited.
PTO maybe be used in a minimum of two hour increments.
The Executive Committee shall approve the time in which vacation leave maybe taken.

e. MILITARY, PARENTAL AND FAMILY LEAVE

Leave shall be provided as required by the state and federal laws.
f.

JURY OR WITNESS DUTY

Regular compensation shall be earned when performing jury duty or when subpoenaed to testify
in a matter on behalf of RAMS.

g. MONTHLY CAR ALLOWANCE

No allowance given at the issuance of this contract.
A monthly car allowance may be added to future contracts.

h. HEALTH INSURANCE
No allowance given at the issuance of this contract.
A Health insurance rate may be added to future contracts.
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CELL TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE

RAMS shall provide the Executive Director a cellular telephone or communication device and pay or
reimburse the monthly charges for RAMS business use of the Executive Directors cell telephone or
communication device.

J.

RESIGNATION
The Ex'ecutive Director is required to notify the RAMS Board of Directors in writing 90 days
prior to the effective date of his resignation in order to leave employment in good standing.

k. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The grievance procedure shall cover disputes or disagreements regarding the terms and
conditions of employment, including discipline, termination and severance. A grievance
procedure shall consist of a four step process:
1. The grievance shall be presented in writing to the president of RAMS within 20 work days. If
not timely, the matter should be considered waived and not grieveable;
2. If the grievance is not resolved, it shall be heard by the Executive Committee of RAMS;
3. If not resolved by the Executive Committee, it shall be heard by the Board of Directors of
RAMS;
4. If unresolved after being heard by the RAMS Board of Directors, the grievance will proceed
to binding arbitration with an arbitrator selected by the State Bureau of Mediation Services.
Each party should equally share in the cost of Arbitration.

DISCIPLINE
The Executive Director shall be subject to disciplinary action including suspension without pay
or termination for failure to fulfill his duties and responsibilities or for any other conduct or behavior
which causes public embarrassment or casts RAMS in a negative light. The Executive Director may
demand a hearing before the Executive Committee or use the grievance procedure should such
disciplinary action occur.
TERM, RENEW AL AND RENEGOTIATION
This agreement shall continue in full force and effect beginning January 1, 2015, and shall
automatically terminate and conclude on December 31, 2016, unless revised, amended or re-negotiated
by the RAMS Executive Committee. Any modifications of or amendments or addendums to the
Agreement shall be binding only if the modifications, amendments, or addendum are in written form and
it is clearly stated that it is intended to be a modification of or an amendment or addendum to this
agreement. To be effective, the modifications, amendments, or addendum must be passed by the Board
of Directors and signed by both the President of RAMS and the Executive Director.
SAVINO CLAUSE
This agreement is subject to and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Minnesota. In the event that any one or more of the provisions in this agreement should be determined to
be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions
contained in this agreement will not be affected or impaired in anyway.
This document is fully executed beginning on the first day of January 1, 2015.

RAMS President - Craig Pulford

RAMS Vice-President - Timothy S. Riordan

RAMS Executive Director - David Tomassoni