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Hickman commission approves direct-deposit payroll authorization after discussion
Summary
After debating payday timing and account-access concerns, commissioners moved and approved an authorization for direct deposit; roll-call votes recorded three 'Yes' votes in the excerpt.
The commission discussed converting the city's payroll to direct deposit and shifting payday to Thursday so employees with out-of-town banks receive funds by Friday. Commissioners raised concerns about employees who may not have checking accounts and whether participation should be mandatory.
A motion to authorize direct deposit was made and seconded. The transcript records a roll call in which Commissioner Amberg, Commissioner Gavin and Commissioner Holloway each answered "Yes." The motion carried in the recorded roll call in the excerpt provided.
Commissioners and staff discussed implementation steps such as allowing auto-draft, providing printed pay stubs showing deductions, and giving employees time to establish accounts if needed. No specific effective date was recorded in the provided transcript; staff said direct deposit systems appear ready and that they had identified and addressed potential technical issues.
