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Committee approves seasonal hire related to police supervisor under nepotism review
Summary
The personnel committee approved a resolution to hire a seasonal laborer who is related to a police department supervisor; the hire was presented under the city's process for employees related to elected officials or supervisory personnel.
The City of Manitowoc Personnel Committee approved a resolution to hire a seasonal laborer who is related to a police department supervisor under the city's nepotism review process.
Staff explained that the city's ordinance requires that hires related to elected officials or management employees be presented to the personnel committee for approval. The item in question involved a seasonal laborer who is related to a supervisor at the police department.
A motion to approve the resolution was made by Alder Oliver Cummings and seconded by Alder Dunbar. "All those in favor, please say aye," the chair called; the motion carried on a voice vote.
Action: Motion by Alder Oliver Cummings, seconded by Alder Dunbar, to accept the request for a resolution to hire the seasonal employee related to supervisory personnel (agenda item 25-0539). Outcome: approved (voice vote). The committee noted the item will go to nonconsent for the general roll call.
Why it matters: The committee acts as the required review body for hires with family ties to elected or supervisory staff to ensure compliance with the city's hiring rules.
