Board discusses timekeeping, benefits eligibility and proposed attorney hire; places issue on future agenda
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Summary
Commissioners debated whether a proposed new attorney position must clock in/out to qualify for benefits, clarified that county policy requires 32 hours for eligibility and that elected-official exemptions (e.g., Rory) differ; members asked County Attorney and HR staff be present at next meeting to resolve the administration and any required resolution language.
County officials spent an extended portion of the meeting discussing whether a prospective attorney hire should be required to clock in and out and how that status affects eligibility for health insurance, sick and vacation accrual, and retirement. Staff reiterated the county handbook standard that 32 hours is the threshold for benefit eligibility, and that supervisors must verify hours via time sheets to avoid insuring employees who do not meet eligibility requirements.
Commissioners noted exceptions exist for elected officials (they cited Rory as an example who is salaried and treated differently), and several members said if the county intends to make a salaried deputy or attorney arrangement it should be formalized in a resolution that specifies salary and benefits. One county official said he will not sign handwritten timesheets and recommended formal documentation.
The board agreed to place the matter on the next meeting agenda and asked to have County Attorney Randy (referenced in the transcript) and Spencer (insurance/benefits staff) available to clarify how a new position should be structured and whether a resolution is required to formalize pay and benefit status.