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Manistee County to rework hiring policy; committee calls for uniform application and plain-English language
Summary
HR briefed the Policy/Personnel Committee that Manistee County lacks a single employment application and should rework the Recruiting, Screening and Selection Process policy; the appendix includes required steps such as an Authorization to Release Information and I-9 verification.
Julie Griffis told committee members the courthouse does not maintain a single, countywide employment application and that some departments use different forms. She asked the committee to consider reworking the Recruiting, Screening, and Selection Process policy to produce a uniform application and clearer, plain-English guidance — with the committee specifically noting use of modern drafting tools including AI as an option.
Appendix B outlines the county's hiring practices: "Persons desiring employment with the County, including current employees who are interested in applying, must complete an application form as furnished by the County Controller/Administrator's, Office," and it specifies pre-interview requirements such as an Authorization to Release Information Agreement, reference and education checks, and Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). Griffis and members discussed making the application and policy clearer and returning a revised draft to the committee for approval.
