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Sunset council adopts flex-time policy; office hours to revert to summer Fridays
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-17 to add a flex-time provision to personnel policy that will revert city offices to summer hours (closing at noon on Fridays) while preserving 40 hours of public service and requiring office-manager approval for staff flexing.
Council considered Resolution 2025-17, which amends personnel procedures to allow staff limited flex time and keeps published public-service hours intact. Office Manager Nicole explained the practical effect: the city would revert to its summer Friday schedule and the office manager would authorize individual flex arrangements so public access (40 service hours per week) is preserved.
Council member Bartley asked, "So if this is essentially just going back to summer hours, why are we not just calling it a change of hours instead of flex time?" Nicole said flex time gives employees the ability to shift an hour when needed while requiring manager approval to avoid service gaps. The council discussed cross-training, specialized tasks and coverage for functions that only a few staff can perform; Nicole said managers would approve flex requests and ensure core services remain available.
Council member Ridley moved to adopt the resolution, the motion was seconded and the council recorded unanimous "Yes" votes; the mayor declared the resolution adopted. The council noted the policy could be revisited if problems with coverage arise.
What happens next: The office manager will implement the flex-time scheduling, manage approvals to ensure 40 hours of service to the public, and monitor for service impacts over the coming months.
