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Committee postpones Ulster County fleet take‑home policy for counsel review amid bargaining concerns
Summary
Committee members voted to delay consideration of a county take‑home vehicle policy for one month to allow legislative counsel, labor stakeholders and the sponsor to resolve inconsistencies and collective bargaining questions.
The Ulster County Public Works and Capital Projects Committee on Feb. 10 moved to postpone a proposed fleet take‑home vehicle policy for one month after members raised legal and implementation questions tied to collective bargaining and past practice.
Why it matters: Committee members said the policy as drafted contains overlapping categories and language that could conflict with collective bargaining agreements and past practice, potentially triggering a mandatory bargaining obligation.
What members said Legislator Collins…
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