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Price County committee advances inclement weather policy for employee handbook
Summary
The Administration Committee voted May 12, 2026 to recommend an Inclement Weather & Emergency Closure policy to the full County Board, adding the County Board chair to decision-making and clarifying department heads’ ability to close offices or allow work from home.
The Price County Administration Committee voted May 12, 2026 to forward a draft Inclement Weather & Emergency Closure policy to the full County Board for consideration. Committee Chairperson Dennis Wartgow called the meeting to order; on the motion by Joe Baratka, seconded by Paula Houdek, the committee recommended the policy move forward to the County Board. The motion carried.
Committee discussion focused on who should have authority during closures. The draft will add the County Board Chairperson to the decision-making process and clarify Department Heads’ ability to close their offices or permit staff to work remotely during inclement conditions. The committee recorded the decision as a recommendation to the full board rather than an adoption of handbook language at this meeting. The committee set no immediate effective date pending County Board review.
