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Copperton adopts town personnel policy (Resolution R2026‑05)
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Resolution R2026‑05, putting a personnel policy on the town books to provide liability protection and a framework for hiring; the policy was characterized by the town attorney as standard practice for MSD entities.
The Copperton Town Council adopted Resolution R2026‑05 on March 18, formally adopting a personnel policy intended to provide a framework for hiring and to offer some liability protection for elected officials.
Town legal counsel explained the policy is a recommended best practice and said it provides safeguards if an employment dispute arises: "If anyone on the council does something stupid and someone sues the council, if we could say, well, we have a policy that prohibits it, ... that provides some liability protection," he said. Council members discussed the policy briefly and moved to adopt. A council member moved and another seconded; the vote was taken by voice and the resolution passed with all members voting "Aye." No opposition was recorded.
The attorney noted the policy was drafted by a human-resources attorney and is modeled on typical municipal personnel policies; council members were advised that adopting the policy also helps if the town later hires staff by putting common HR procedures in place.
Outcome: Resolution R2026‑05 adopted; staff and legal counsel will file the resolution and make the adopted policy available with town records.
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