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File #: 24-393    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 8/25/2024 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 10/2/2024 Final action:
Title: Personnel Policy Amendments
Attachments: 1. Att.A - P10 Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace, 2. Att.B - P28 Performance Management., 3. Att.C - Resolution
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AGENDA DATE:  9/18/2024

 

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Personnel Policy Amendments

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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:   Consider amendments to County personnel policies to comply with federal and state laws, best practices, and reflect organizational values

 

ITEM TYPE:  Consent Action Item

 

STAFF CONTACT(S):  Richardson, Herrick, Bessette, Rice

 

PRESENTER (S):  N/A

 

LEGAL REVIEW:   Yes

 

REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson

 

BACKGROUND:  Albemarle County ended the shared service Human Resources (HR) model in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) and approved the formation of a HR Department dedicated to local government operations. Foundational work in establishing a government-focused HR Department includes a full review and revision of all County Personnel Policies, which is now underway. During this review, staff identified opportunities to modernize existing Personnel Policies to align with changes in legislation and public sector best practices.

Under the County Code, personnel policies and amendments are adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
 

 

STRATEGIC PLAN: Workforce & Customer Service - Recruit & retain engaged public servants who provide quality government services to advance our mission

 

DISCUSSION:  Staff is proposing updates to the Personnel Policies listed below with a summary of the proposed changes for each. The revised policies have been renumbered to improve ease of use and accessibility for all staff. The personnel policies utilize a new template in an effort to standardize the appearance of the documents.

§P-10 Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace  (Attachment A)
Previously § P-06 Alcohol/Drug-free Workplace. The proposed changes include: added sections for Roles and Responsibilities and Definitions; clarified expectations for employees who are called to work outside of normal business hours, provisions allowing employees to use paid annual (vacation) leave to participate in a substance abuse treatment program, and clarifying language pertaining to use of marijuana and cannabis products.

§P-28 Performance Management  (Attachment B)
Previously § P-23 Performance Review. The proposed changes include: added sections for Roles and Responsibilities and Definitions; outlining steps in the performance management process, specifying assessment criteria, specifying probationary and annual performance review requirements, and specifying requirements for utilizing performance improvement plans.

 

BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact associated with the proposed adoption of these amendments.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the Board adopt the Resolution (Attachment C), to amend personnel policies § P-10, and § P-28 as proposed.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS: 
A - § P-10 Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace
B - § P-28 Performance Management
C - Resolution