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After executive sessions, commissioners approve termination and multiple suspensions for county employees
Summary
Following multiple executive sessions on county employment and discipline, the board approved an involuntary termination of a child‑support employee effective July 14 and approved several suspensions across three employees, with motions moved, seconded and recorded as approved in open session.
The Richland County Board of Commissioners entered multiple executive sessions during the meeting to discuss county employment and alleged disciplinary matters.
After returning to open session, a commissioner moved to involuntarily terminate a child‑support employee effective July 14; a second motion called for a one‑day suspension related to a tardy violation. Commissioners moved, seconded and recorded the motions as approved.
Later in the meeting, commissioners returned from additional executive sessions and considered disciplinary recommendations for three individuals. The first recommendation called for a total eight‑day suspension composed of multiple increments tied to unsatisfactory performance and attendance violations; the board moved and approved that suspension. The second individual received a similar eight‑day overall suspension tied to attendance points and policy violations; the third individual received a one‑day suspension for unsatisfactory performance. Commissioners recorded votes in the affirmative for each motion.
The transcript does not include employee names or additional personnel records beyond the disciplinary actions and effective dates discussed; the board held the matters in executive session before taking the listed actions in open session.
