Rock County board approves personnel rule allowing 15-minute floating-holiday increments

The Rock County Board of Supervisors on the second reading approved an amendment to chapter 18 of the county personnel ordinance that allows floating holidays to be taken in 15‑minute increments rather than only whole days.

Supervisor Boswick moved the measure and Supervisor Pierre seconded it. The board approved the amendment by voice vote with no opposition recorded.

County staff member Amy told the board the change was made to be “consistent with how we treat our other benefit time, vacation, and sick time as well,” and to provide flexibility for staff who do not work full eight‑hour shifts. Amy said some employees work schedules such as four nines and a four, and the amendment lets staff take a short portion of a day rather than requiring a full‑day charge.

Supervisor Schwartz raised a procedural question about language on line 40 that would allow floating holidays in 15‑minute increments; county staff confirmed the intent and explained the operational reason behind the change. Another board member asked about language on page 9 concerning travel/bridal items; staff responded that the language is not eliminated but is being moved out of the ordinance into the county’s finance policy and administrative policies and procedures.

The amendment was framed as a consistency and flexibility update to leave existing benefit accruals unchanged while giving employees more options for using short increments of time. The board moved on to the next agenda item after the vote.

What’s next: The ordinance amendment passed on second reading and will remain part of the personnel code as amended.