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Smithfield council approves amendments to employee personnel manual
Summary
Council voted 5-0 April 8 to adopt staff-recommended amendments to the personnel manual, including peer support and critical incident stress provisions and clarifications on PTO carryover.
The Smithfield City Council voted unanimously on April 8 to adopt staff-recommended amendments to the Employee Personnel Manual.
City staff said the revisions — prepared with review by department heads and outside counsel — clarify PTO carryover rules and add provisions for peer support and critical incident stress response for employees. Councilmembers said the changes improve clarity and provide better employee support.
Councilmember Todd Orme moved to adopt the amendments; Councilmember Jenn Staker seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
City staff said the amendments do not affect wage rates and can be amended over time as needed. No additional implementation timetable was provided during the meeting.
