Title
Vote to adopt a Resolution amending the Chatham County Personnel Policy
Abstract
Introduction & Background: The Chatham County Personnel Policy was first adopted in June 1991. From time to time, it is necessary to review the current policy and recommend changes that further clarify intent or are no longer relevant or accurate. After careful review, three changes are proposed.
Discussion & Analysis: The following amendments need to be made to the current Personnel Policy:
Article I, Section 2: Coverage - New language was added to expand on the specific articles and sections that specific County employees and/or officials are exempt from.
Article I, Section 3: Definitions - The following missing definitions were added to the policy: COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act), discrimination, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), harassment. The definition of General County Employee was expanded.
Article III, Section 8: Payment at a Listed Rate - New language was added to include an explanation of the lump sum payment for employees who have reached the maximum salary for their assigned pay grade.
Article III, Section 10: Pay Rates in Promotion, Demotion, Transfer and Reclassification - Language has been added stating that salary changes approved after the first working day of a pay period shall become effective at the beginning of the next pay period, or at such a specific date as may be provided by procedures approved by the County Manager. In addition, language has been added to increase the salary increase amount for promotions and reclassifications from 2% to a range of 2-5% with approval from Human Resources and the County Manager based on internal equity and other factors.
Article IV, Section 1: Statement of Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity - New language was modified by Human Resources and the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer to update the Statement of Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity.
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