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City staff presents draft personnel handbook; council to review after public input
Summary
City staff presented an informational draft of the personnel handbook and said it will return for council comment after public review and edits; staff noted legal review and union consultation already occurred.
City staff introduced a draft personnel handbook as an informational item, saying the goal was to present the material in manageable sections and solicit council and public feedback before returning for formal consideration. Staff said legal counsel reviewed selected policies and that more edits are expected following community and council input.
Council members flagged editorial points in the draft (placeholder titles and references to a "bookkeeper") and confirmed an existing admin-leave policy will be retained. The manager and HR presenter emphasized that the handbook would be revised and re-presented, and the council opened a limited public-comment period specifically for this item. One Zoom commenter reiterated concerns about union involvement and contract duplication, and staff stated the draft had been reviewed by the union prior to presentation.
