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Stanley council approves personnel policy changes after hearing; vote 4-1
Summary
After a public hearing, the Stanley Town Council approved amendments to the personnel policy to align with state law and modern HR practice, including removing a rule that required staff running for office to resign immediately; the ordinance passed 4-1 with Council Member Hannifin opposed.
The Stanley Town Council voted 4–1 on Dec. 1 to adopt amendments to the town personnel policy, following a public hearing and questions from residents.
Town Clerk Olga McGinnis told the council the town had worked with the North Carolina League of Municipalities to update the policy to comply with state law and close gaps in existing language. Among the changes cited, McGinnis said the packet removed language requiring staff who file to run for elected office to immediately…
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