Court clerk reports policy deviation; BOCC requires pre-approval for personnel exceptions
Summary
Court Clerk Marilee Thornton acknowledged a personnel policy deviation in her office and said she, not the employees, was responsible; commissioners approved a rule that any deviation must be placed on the agenda and approved by a majority of all county officers before occurring.
Court Clerk Marilee Thornton told the board that a deviation from the County Personnel Policy Handbook occurred in her office during a period of short staffing and transition back to the courthouse. Thornton emphasized the staff were "highly dedicated" and said she accepted responsibility for the deviation rather than placing blame on employees.
Following Thornton’s explanation, the board approved a motion (unanimous) requiring that any future deviation from the personnel handbook must be placed on the agenda and approved by a majority of all county officers prior to any deviation. Commissioners framed the motion as a clarification of existing policy and a measure to ensure transparency and formal approval before exceptions are made.
The vote formalized a process requirement; the transcript does not list specific prior deviations or identify disciplinary action. The motion carried 3-0.
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