HomeMy WebLinkAboutBRIEFING re Updates to Personnel Manual Regular Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Mark McCauley, County Administrator
Sarah Melancon,HR Director
DATE: January 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Preliminary Briefing on Proposed Updates to the Jefferson County
Personnel Administration Manual
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County's Personnel Administration Manual is being updated to reflect changes in the law and
County policies, clarify language and correct typographical and grammatical errors.
ANALYSIS:
Updates are being proposed to the Jefferson County Personnel Administration Manual to: correct
typographical and grammatical errors; add definitions; remove antiquated language; update qualifying
reasons for PFML; include ability for employees to utilize accrued sick leave/PTO during trial period; add
new paid holiday, Juneteenth; update ability for employees to donate accrued vacation/PTO to employee
who has exhausted all personal leave for reason of illness; increase minimum percentage increase for
promotion from 1%to 3%; update Travel Policy; add Appendix I Telecommuting Policy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Review the proposed updates to the Jefferson County Personnel Administration Manual.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCauley, IUerim County Adminis ato ate