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Pleasant Valley board directs HR to consult department heads before finalizing remote-work ordinance
Summary
The board voted to have the HR director consult affected department heads about a draft remote-work policy that excludes essential departments; the HR presenter said the draft defines essential employees and excludes fire, police and public works from remote arrangements.
The Pleasant Valley Board of Aldermen voted to instruct the HR director to consult with affected department heads and return a clarified ordinance amendment on the city's draft remote-work policy.
Georgia (speaker S6), presenting the draft, said the policy "defines essential employees and departments are not eligible for any remote work arrangements," and that departments considered essential would include "the fire department, fire EMS, police department, communications department, and public works." Board members pressed for consultations with department heads to ensure the draft aligns with operational needs.
Committee member (speaker S10) moved that the HR director consult the administration and support department heads, confirm the draft works for their departments, and then present an ordinance amending the prior remote-work ordinance; a second followed and the motion carried. The board discussed timeliness and the need to protect court and other necessary functions from being restricted by the policy.
Next steps: HR will meet with affected department heads, gather feedback, and return with a draft ordinance for board consideration at a future meeting.
