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Stonington president proposes 50‑hour salaried work‑week language for police chief

Village of Stonington Board of Trustees · August 4, 2025
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Summary

President Bruce Dowdy presented proposed Employee Handbook language clarifying the Chief of Police is a salaried position based on a 50-hour work week; the revision was scheduled for the September agenda for further action.

President Bruce Dowdy introduced proposed revised language to the Employee Handbook to clarify the Chief of Police's work week. The proposed text states, in part, “The Chief of Police is a salaried position. It shall be his or her responsibility to use their hours to complete a full work week,” and the board discussed defining the role as salaried based on a 50-hour work week.

After discussion the Board did not adopt the change that night; President Dowdy said the proposed language would be put on the September agenda for further discussion and possible approval. The minutes do not record a formal vote on the handbook change during the Aug. 4 meeting.