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County adopts employee code of conduct; policy applies to elected officials and staff
Summary
Douglas County established a new Administrative Policy and Procedure — a county code of conduct — to clarify expectations for employees and elected officials; the board approved the policy unanimously.
Douglas County adopted a new Administrative Policy and Procedure establishing a county code of conduct to define expected behaviors and decision‑making standards for employees and elected officials.
Human Resources Director Christine Vito and Assistant County Manager Wendy Lang presented the policy, which aligns with county values and references Nevada ethics law. Vito said the policy includes a practical decision‑making model to guide employees when they face ethical choices. County legal staff noted that elected officials are county employees for purposes of county policy and that Nevada’s Commission on Ethics may look to county policy when assessing conduct.
Commissioners emphasized the county manager’s interest in ethics and integrity as core principles for public service. Chairwoman Hales and others said the policy would reinforce expectations and training for the workforce. Commissioner Gardner moved adoption of the policy; Commissioner Tolbert seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
What it means: The new policy clarifies conduct expectations for employees and elected officials, supplies a decision‑making framework for ethics questions, and supports training and enforcement consistent with state ethics statutes.
