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Council refers outside-employment policy for appointed officials to civil‑service update
Summary
After discussing a recent case in which an appointed official took outside employment without disclosure, the council voted to refer an outside-employment policy for appointed officials to the ongoing civil-service ordinance reform and asked HR to draft implementing rules.
Council members discussed a proposed ordinance requirement that would force creation of a formal outside‑employment policy for appointed (non–collective bargaining) officials following a recent case in which an appointed official accepted outside work without notifying the city. City Attorney Schroeder recommended incorporating a policy requirement into civil‑service ordinance reform and letting human resources craft the detailed policy and review process.
Schroeder said the policy should prohibit employees from being in two places at once, require disclosure and review to avoid conflicts, and include penalties for undisclosed, conflicting employment. He noted the policy would not automatically apply to elected officials, whose duties and limitations are charter issues. Schroeder gave examples from larger cities and described the need for job descriptions and stronger background checks for appointed positions.
Council voted to refer the concept to the civil‑service rulemaking process and directed staff to work with HR and the attorney’s office on implementation and potential background‑check procedures. Several members emphasized the need for job descriptions and proportionate rules that don’t prohibit benign evening or volunteer work.
