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Commissioners approve unpaid leave for officer receiving mental‑health treatment
Summary
The commission approved an unpaid leave request for a recently hired officer experiencing mental‑health issues, following a staff report that recent pay increases have improved recruitment and retention.
Cheshire County commissioners voted to approve an unpaid leave of absence for an officer who has used available paid leave and is undergoing treatment for mental‑health issues.
A department head said the officer has been employed about 10 months and had not yet accrued additional paid leave; the request for an unpaid leave was made to preserve the officer’s privacy while allowing time for care. The motion to approve the leave was seconded and carried by voice vote: Commissioner Wozniak, Commissioner England and Commissioner Clark all voted in favor.
The same department head reported a recent uptick in recruitment and retention following a pay increase, citing 16 applicants screened down to five interviews that produced three hires. Commissioners acknowledged the personnel matter and moved on to scheduled agenda items.
No additional personnel actions were taken during the meeting.
