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Council approves illness and quarantine leave for emergency personnel to comply with state law
Summary
The town council approved an ordinance adding illness/injury leave for emergency personnel and a quarantine leave policy after staff and legal counsel said state law requires municipalities with police or fire departments to adopt such a policy.
The town council voted to amend chapter 8 of the town's personnel policies by adding section 8.16, illness or injury leave for emergency personnel, and section 8.17, a quarantine leave policy. The measure passed following discussion and a unanimous voice vote.
Town attorney advised the council that the quarantine requirement for COVID-related leave was adopted by state law in 2021 and that municipalities with police or fire departments are required to have a policy. "The quarantine with regard to COVID, was adopted in 2021, and it required all…
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