Commissioners debate administrative-leave policy changes as counsel flags liability concerns
Apr 1, 2026
Klamath County commissioners discussed a draft administrative-leave policy with redlines from counsel and unions; some commissioners supported fixed check-ins (30/60/90 days) to improve accountability and reduce costs, while counsel/insurer representatives warned policy language could create liability because cases vary.
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Klamath County commissioners on March 31 reviewed a draft administrative-leave policy that staff and counsel had revised after meetings with unions and insurer counsel (CIS). Commissioners pressed for clarity on liability concerns and for concrete review timeframes, while staff said counsel warned against overly prescriptive rules because cases vary greatly.
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