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Pulaski County holds first reading of broad administrative-code updates, including new device, animal and cybersecurity rules
Summary
Pulaski County conducted a first reading of administrative-code amendments set to take effect July 1, adding sections on political activity, travel reimbursements, a tool allowance, animal-safety procedures, cybersecurity expectations and a new unauthorized-device policy; the court voted to advertise the changes and schedule a second reading.
Pulaski County Fiscal Court held a first reading of a multi-part administrative-code revision package that county staff said would take effect July 1.
Mark, who presented the package, outlined changes that add "political activity" to unpaid leave provisions, clarify payroll definitions and establish reimbursement rules when a county-owned vehicle is unavailable and employees use private vehicles. The proposed code would also create an annual December payment for a tool allowance.
On safety and personnel, the package adds Corey Robinson as a member of the county safety committee and establishes a policy for employees who encounter dog fights. "Employees are not permitted to physically [intervene] in dog fights," Mark said, urging staff to "contact animal control or appropriate emergency services" and warning that failure to follow the policy could lead to disciplinary action up to termination.
The code also incorporates expanded cybersecurity language for the county IT coordinator, aligning county network and data-security responsibilities with state and federal standards, and adds a new section prohibiting connection of unauthorized personal devices or removable media to county systems: only IT-approved storage devices would be permitted, with violations subject to discipline.
After the presentation, the court voted to advertise the amendments for public notice. The chair said a second reading will follow in about 30 days; members will accept written public comment during the advertisement period.
If approved at second reading, the changes would revise personnel, IT and operational policies across multiple county departments and appear in the county's administrative code effective July 1.
