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Board adopts inclement‑weather policy; retains paid administrative leave with a manager discretion clause
Summary
Commissioners voted to keep current practice of paid administrative leave when the county closes for inclement weather and to add a clause allowing the county manager or board discretion for extended catastrophic closures.
County staff presented options for employees who work 24‑hour shifts and recommended formalizing current practice: when the county closes for inclement weather, employees would not be required to use personal leave and would receive administrative leave pay. The county manager recommended adding language similar to Northampton County’s policy to allow the manager or board to require use of annual leave or comp time in prolonged catastrophic closures.
Commissioners discussed budget impacts (one commissioner cited an estimate of $13,400 per closure) and workforce morale. After debate, the board moved to adopt the county manager’s recommendation, including the additional clause giving the manager or board discretion in extended emergency closures.
