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HR presents proposed employee-benefit and ordinance changes to Anson County commissioners
Summary
County HR representative Miss Ingram outlined proposed changes — including raising general-employee 401(k) contributions from 4% to 4.5%, expanding petty leave rules, and continuing EAP coverage — and asked the board for feedback before formal ordinance updates.
Anson County’s human resources staff briefed the board on a package of proposed employee benefit and ordinance updates ahead of the budget review.
Miss Ingram asked for the board’s feedback on several proposed changes that could require ordinance updates if included in the budget. Key items she highlighted included raising the county 401(k) contribution for general employees from 4% to 4.5%, continuing the employee assistance program (EAP) to provide counseling and some training support, increasing the longevity cap to $6,000 and restoring certain holiday pay provisions for part‑time employees.
On health insurance, Ingram said state rules limit the county’s options: "As far as the statute, I wanna say it was January 2017 was the last time that you could opt out," and she told commissioners that the state health plan requirement constrained the county’s ability to seek alternative carriers for some employee groups.
The HR representative also proposed removing a three‑hour restriction on petty leave so staff could use a full day if needed. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about how the change would affect employees working nonstandard shifts; board members expressed concern about the cost implications (one commissioner noted the change could represent about 34 additional hours annually for some employees) and asked HR to consider mirroring petty leave to sick‑leave rules for shift workers.
Board members praised the work on a performance‑evaluation committee and asked HR to return with drafts and cost estimates. Miss Ingram said draft materials and tentative rollouts would be provided in coming weeks for further review.
Next step: HR will refine job and ordinance language and return with cost estimates and draft ordinance language for board consideration.
