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Atchison County adopts inclement-weather closure policy; chair to consult emergency management on closures

2627434 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

The Atchison County Commission voted unanimously to adopt a new inclement-weather closure policy that guarantees pay for closed county employees and gives department heads authority to manage essential staffing; the chair will consult the county's emergency management director before declaring closures.

The Atchison County Commission on Jan. 28 adopted a written policy setting pay and operational rules for county office closures during inclement weather.

Under the policy the board approved, "in the event that the chairperson of the board of county commissioners declares a closure of county offices due to inclement weather, all closed department county employees shall receive their regular scheduled pay. During the closure, paid time off will not be utilized," the policy…

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