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Torrington council approves comp-time changes, electronic-signature rules and concealed-carry policy for Lincoln complex
Summary
Council approved amendments raising the compensatory-time cap from 40 to 80 hours and limiting cash-out, and adopted new policies on electronic signatures, cell phone use, safety coordination and concealed carry (allowing concealed carry per state law with specified exceptions).
The Torrington City Council on June 16 approved a package of personnel-policy amendments and four new policies covering electronic signatures, concealed carry in city facilities, cellular-phone use and safety coordination.
Key handbook amendments recommended by the wage committee include increasing the comp-time cap from 40 to 80 hours to accommodate departmental scheduling needs, and eliminating routine cash-out of accrued comp time except when an employee separates from employment. Clerk-Treasurer Lynette Strecker and Councilman Deal said the change will reduce bookkeeping complications created by recent federal tax law changes.
Council also adopted an electronic and digital signature policy to clarify when authorized officials and department heads may use electronic signatures for contracts, invoices and customer service documents. The policy requires explicit authorization up to the signer's signature authority and retains audit controls.
A new concealed-carry policy for the Lincoln complex was approved to align local practice with state law: the city will allow concealed carry in accordance with Wyoming statute but will prohibit open carry and carve out exceptions including municipal court when in session, certain police department areas unless authorized, and portions of the Lincoln complex while rented to private entities. Mayor Doby said the policy relies on state law and local discretion to manage safety in city facilities.
Council also approved a cellular-phone-use policy addressing city-owned and personal phones used for city business and a safety-evaluation and coordination policy that clarifies department heads' responsibilities and the role of a safety coordinator.
All proposed handbook amendments and the new policy package were approved by unanimous voice votes.
