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Sandpoint council approves personnel policy amendments to allow flexible schedules and other updates
Summary
Council approved proposed personnel policy updates that expand flexible scheduling options (including 4x10 schedules), clarify department head allowances for scheduling and preserve mayoral authority to adjust hours on certain holiday‑adjacent days; staff said protections are in place to avoid negative service impacts.
Sandpoint councilors on Wednesday approved amendments to the city’s personnel policy that allow for flexible work schedules, including four‑10 (four 10‑hour days) arrangements and other updates to leave and scheduling language.
Human resources staff and the city administrator summarized changes intended to modernize scheduling options and to improve employee recruitment and retention. The revisions allow department heads discretion to permit flexible schedules while requiring directors to maintain service coverage. The mayor retains the authority to adjust operating hours on days adjacent to scheduled holidays when necessary.
Council discussion focused on service continuity and potential public impacts; directors told council they already cross‑train staff and that existing flexible schedules have not reduced service quality. Council voted to adopt the policy amendments by roll call.
