Commissioners update employee handbook: sick‑time cap and comp‑time rules approved

Commissioner Myra Carlisle Frazier led a discussion on proposed county handbook changes during the March 10 meeting. After input from Treasurer Heather Sapp and Register of Deeds Karen Johnston, the board approved a package of updates: new county employees will be capped at 480 hours of sick time; new employees may accrue up to four weeks of vacation; all employees may carry over up to one week of vacation; and employees must use comp‑time before using paid leave. Commissioner Frazier moved to adopt the changes; Commissioner Cory Moates seconded and the motion passed unanimously.