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Council approves update to personnel manual, shifting authority for personnel changes to town manager
Summary
The Payson Common Council on Oct. 8 approved Resolution 3463 to amend the personnel manual and clarify that the town manager has administrative authority over personnel matters; the measure passed 5–1 with one absence after extended public comment opposing the change.
The Payson Common Council voted 5–1 with one member absent on Oct. 8, 2025, to adopt Resolution 3463, which amends the town personnel manual to clarify administrative authority for personnel matters and the ability of the town manager to make certain staffing changes.
Town Manager Darren Caldwell told the council the personnel manual is inconsistent with state law and town code and that the proposed changes would let staff and the town attorney implement and update personnel policy without repeatedly bringing routine personnel items to the council. "Arizona code ... says the city council isn't allowed to be involved in personnel policy," Caldwell said, describing the proposed amendment…
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