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Greenlee County board appoints five members to dormant Merit Commission
Summary
The Greenlee County board appointed five people to the county Merit Commission — a panel the board said had not been used for about eight to 10 years. The appointments were approved by voice vote after a short presentation and motion.
The chair of the Greenlee County board put the meeting’s next item to the board and members approved appointments to the county Merit Commission on a unanimous voice vote.
Supervisor Wernher told the board the Merit Commission "has not been used in, I guess, probably 8 or 10 years" and presented a slate of five nominees. The names discussed were Jennifer Morales, Marina Morales, David Herrera, Alexis Aguilera and Tom Powers. A board member confirmed that all five had been contacted and "they're all willing to serve," the member said.
A committee member proposed a motion that the board appoint the members of the Greenlee County Merit Commission "as listed by the HR director." Another member made the formal motion that the board appoint the five listed members. The chair called for a voice vote; members responded "aye" and the chair declared the motion approved.
Board members described the commission as the body that reviews appeals when employees face discipline that could include loss of pay or termination, and that the commission's role is to determine whether disciplinary actions were handled in compliance with county policies. The board did not provide additional detail about terms of appointment, meeting schedules for the commission, or whether the HR director's recommendations would be subject to further review.
The appointment restores membership to a commission the board said has been inactive for several years. After the vote the chair adjourned the meeting.
