Minutes - Council Work Session - 12/12/2023

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Commissions which would be scaled down to just what applies to the Council, Boards, and Commissions. City Administrator Hagen explained this policy has only certain sections that apply to Council, Boards, and Commissions. He stated that rather than having the over 100 page document, they could create a smaller policy and the personnel policy would only apply to Staff. Councilmember Musgrove asked how other cities and government agencies handle this. Administrative Services Director Lasher shared that she believes most other cities include this. She said she has not seen any other cities that have separate policies. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if someone gets appointed to a Board or Commission if they are presented with the personnel policy. Administrative Services Director Lasher said yes and noted she does have an abbreviated version that she presents. Mayor Kuzma stated if it is not a huge task to make a separate policy for this then he would be in support of creating a separate policy. Councilmember Woestehoff stated he would keep everyone in the same policy but also have an FAQ section for elected and appointed officials as this would accomplish the same task. Councilmember Musgrove agreed with Councilmember Woestehoff. She shared when she was first elected, she received the abbreviated version of the policy which had a synopsis of the more pertinent information to her as a Councilmember. Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the proposed changes for the data practices advisory with a shortened version. Councilmember Riley stated this information is important; however, it is all very administrative in nature and would just like Staff to take care of it and if Staff has policies that they want Council to make a decision about then that can be brought forward. He noted he is in support of all of the recommendations and how Staff wants to do this. Councilmember Musgrove shared that she likes to be able to look at this and give feedback. Councilmember Howell agreed with Councilmember Musgrove. She added that Staff has done an awesome job with this, and she likes the opportunity to get to see this work. Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the proposed changes for the equal employment opportunity statement. She asked if there was consensus on this change. There was a consensus of the Council to move forward with this change. City Council Work Session / December 12, 2023 Page 6 of 10