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Klamath County panel delays Administrative Leave policy; board asks for pared-down version with milestone check-ins
Summary
Human Resources introduced an Administrative Leave policy but flagged concerns about variability and rushed investigations; the board received the presentation, the original motion had no second, and commissioners asked staff to draft a pared-down policy that incorporates 30/60/90-day milestone check-ins.
Klamath County Human Resources presented a proposed Administrative Leave policy at the April 21 Board of Commissioners meeting, but the board did not adopt the measure and asked staff to return with a pared-down version that includes milestone check-ins.
Human Resources Director Sue Baumgart explained the policy's intent was to establish procedures, define supervisor responsibilities and ensure oversight. Baumgart cautioned, however, that the draft could produce uneven results across cases and risk rushing investigations if applied without safeguards.
Commissioner Nichols said the county needs milestone check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days to avoid employees remaining on administrative leave indefinitely and to improve oversight; his motion did not receive a second. Commissioner DeGroot concurred that a reduced version that follows CIS guidance and incorporates milestones would address the concerns raised.
The board did not take formal action to adopt the policy at the meeting; instead commissioners directed staff to return with a revised draft focusing on milestone check-ins and clearer supervisory responsibilities. No formal vote adopting the policy was recorded.
