Jennings County approves minute-by-minute timekeeping in principle, asks for written handbook changes

May 8, 2026

The board voted in favor of changing leave and timekeeping rules to minute-by-minute accrual use but instructed staff to produce written handbook revisions for formal adoption at a later meeting.

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The Jennings County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of changing county timekeeping to a minute-by-minute model and to allow employees to use earned accruals in minute increments, but commissioners requested that any handbook changes be provided in writing and reviewed by staff (Alex) before a final vote.

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