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Council adopts resolution to amend employee handbook — per diem, vacation changes approved

2101552 · January 11, 2025

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Summary

The council adopted Resolution 2024-11 amending the City of Decatur employee handbook, increasing per diem rates and adjusting the vacation accrual schedule; the resolution passed by unanimous voice vote.

The Common Council adopted Resolution 2024-11, which amends the City of Decatur employee handbook dated Jan. 1, 2018, to change vacation accrual timing and raise per diem allowances.

A staff member said the only edits were updates to the vacation schedule and an increase to per diem: an additional $20 for daily per diem and $60 for overnight per diem. The staff presentation also said employees will begin accruing vacation sooner under the revised schedule.

Council members introduced the resolution by short title, moved to pass it and voted unanimously in favor.

Ending: The resolution was passed on first consideration; staff will incorporate the revised handbook language into the official personnel manual.