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Opelika commission adopts ordinances to cure audit findings, limit severance pay and restore civil service review
Summary
The City of Opelika commission on June 11 approved four ordinances intended to address internal-audit findings, including limits on severance for charter officers, stronger contract controls, rules for executive searches and reestablishing a civil service board. Each measure passed unanimously on first reading.
The City of Opelika commission on Wednesday approved four ordinances designed to address a recent audit and tighten city employment and contracting rules.
The measures — introduced by the mayor and other commissioners — amend personnel and purchasing code sections, set limits on severance and extra compensation, require verification of contract deliverables before payment, formalize options for hiring charter officers and reestablish a civil service board for city employees. City officials said the package cures specific audit findings and restores procedural safeguards.
The severance-related ordinance (16‑a‑3) adds a new personnel-code section that prohibits severance pay for charter officers or other employees terminated for…
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