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Henderson council approves parental leave, broadens mayoral discretionary uses and elects new mayor pro tem
Summary
Council adopted multiple resolutions Feb. 10, including a six-week paid parental leave policy for new parents, an amendment broadening uses of the Mayor’s discretionary funds, a pledge to promote civility, and the removal and replacement of the Mayor Pro Tem (Michael Venable elected).
The Henderson City Council on Feb. 10 approved several resolutions affecting personnel policy, the Mayor’s discretionary budget and council leadership.
Council voted to adopt a parental leave policy (Resolution 25-10) that provides six weeks of paid leave for new-parent city employees. City Manager Hassan T. Kingsberry summarized the policy and said Finance Director Joey Fuqua had reviewed it and determined it would not create a fiscal issue for the city; Human Resources Director Jamie Dittmeyer told council that surrounding jurisdictions offer similar benefits. Councilmember Ola Thorpe-Cooper moved approval; the measure passed with absentees noted.
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