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Council approves promotion of part-time employee Nick Phillips to full time

5809473 · September 22, 2025
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Summary

The council approved promoting part-time employee Nick Phillips to full-time status with benefits; councilors discussed vacation allotment and effective date.

Lenoir City Council approved promoting a part-time employee, Nick Phillips, to full-time status and inclusion in benefits.

City staff said Phillips has worked three to four months in a part-time capacity and has “done a great job,” filling multiple duties and supporting events. Zach (staff) presented the recommendation after Daniel Grama submitted his two-week notice.

Council discussed vacation allotment for the new full-time role; one council member moved to give 10 days of vacation and insurance benefits as part of the promotion, while another noted the standard accrual arrangement and asked staff to confirm the exact vacation policy. Staff indicated they would check the exact vacation accrual policy and implement benefits consistent with city personnel rules.

The council approved the promotion by motion and roll call; the effective start date was discussed as immediate upon hire and paperwork completion.