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Middletown commission adopts updated personnel policy to include gender identity/expression, forwards to mayor
Summary
By unanimous vote Aug. 20 the Middletown LGBTQI+ Commission approved a revised personnel policy that explicitly references gender identity/expression and will forward the document to the mayor, human resources and legal for review.
The Middletown LGBTQI+ Commission approved a revised personnel policy at its Aug. 20 meeting and will send the corrected document to the mayor's office, human resources and the city attorney for final review.
A commissioner reviewed edits made since the last meeting and noted the policy now references gender identity and expression consistent with state practice, while other language was adjusted to align with Connecticut statutory terms (for example, using "separation" and "dismissal" where state law applies). The reviewer also flagged several spelling corrections that the commission asked be fixed before final passage.
A motion to approve the personnel policy with the noted corrections was made and seconded; the commission approved the measure by unanimous consent. The Chair said the approved version will be transmitted to the mayor and then to human resources and legal for their review and any further changes.
Why it matters: Commissioners said adding gender identity/expression aligns the policy with state practice and broadens nondiscrimination protections for city employees. The commission emphasized that final decisions about contract language and implementation rest with the mayor and city legal staff.
What’s next: Staff will forward the corrected policy to the mayor's office and to human resources and legal for final review and implementation steps.
