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Mount Pleasant approves paid parental leave and other personnel policy updates
Summary
The commission unanimously adopted amendments to non‑union personnel policies, including a new six‑week paid parental leave, front‑loaded time off for new hires, removal of unpaid educational leave, elimination of service credit purchase for pension, and an 11% increase to clothing allowances.
The Mount Pleasant City Commission voted on May 26 to adopt a package of amendments to personnel policies covering professional, administrative, confidential, and technical employees.
Manager Desense and Human Resources Director Shapun presented the proposed changes, which include creation of a six‑week paid parental leave where none existed, front‑loading time off for new employees, supervisor discretion for paid time off in the event of a co‑worker's death, elimination of unpaid educational leave while maintaining educational support, discontinuing purchase of service credit for pension, and an 11% increase to the clothing allowance for eligible employees.
Human Resources Director Shapun explained the clothing allowance increase and current levels: "For full‑time folks that are out in the field...it went from $280 to $310 annually," and "for routine field employees it went from $180 to $222," representing an 11% increase. Commissioners voiced support for changes intended to improve recruitment and retention.
Vice Mayor Ek made the motion to adopt the proposed amendments, which Commissioner Scalitzki seconded. The commission approved the package by voice vote.
Implementation: Staff will update policy manuals and payroll procedures to reflect the changes and notify affected employees; the commission did not record a roll‑call tally in the meeting minutes beyond a voice vote indicating passage.
