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Dunsmuir council authorizes $29,400 for human-resources consulting
Summary
Council approved a budget amendment to authorize up to $29,400 for a human-resources consultant to update personnel policies, training and compliance work during an initial heavier workload period.
The council authorized the city manager to spend up to $29,400 on human-resources consulting services after staff explained the first year of work — policy review, handbook updates and training — is expected to cost more than ongoing annual maintenance.
City Manager Reif and council members discussed the phased scope of work and compared the consultant model to hiring a full-time HR professional, with staff noting the consultant approach is more economical for a small city. Council moved, seconded and approved the budget amendment by roll-call vote.
Councilmembers emphasized the initial year may be more intensive and that future costs should decline once policies and systems are modernized.
