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departments for these applicants. She noted that if they left the application period open it would be very difficult for them to manage schedules without having the deadline. She added that the option to extend the deadline would be in the event that they do not get enough qualified applicants. She explained that it is a liability to keep unsolicited applications; however, if someone comes in dropping off a resume or application, they tell this person where to find information online to get notices when there are openings in a field, they are interested in. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the words `training period' and `probationary period' were meant to be interchangeable in this policy or if further clarifications needed to be made to this area. Administrative Services Director Lasher said she believes the language should be changed to `probationary period.' Councilmember Musgrove noted that paragraphs two and three under Section 3.3 are redundant in meeting the qualifications. She said she is not sure if this is necessary. Administrative Services Director Lasher shared that the third paragraph addresses the job description rather than meeting general qualifications. Councilmember Musgrove asked about the change from the language `he/she' to `they' and noted this was not consistently changed throughout the policy. She suggested keeping the language at `he/she.' Councilmember Howell agreed that the use of`they' does not flow well. She suggested replacing any of the areas where these pronouns are used with language that states `the candidate' or `the employee' as it would not exclude anyone and there would be no concerns with the flow of the language. Administrative Services Director noted that any specific job requirement could also have that job title listed in place of pronouns. Councilmember Musgrove asked if in Section 3.5 if the City Council has the right to make final hiring decisions rather than just the City. Administrative Services Director Lasher said yes. Councilmember Musgrove asked about the paragraph in Section 3.8 that addresses new positions. City Administrator Hagen said that paragraph may not be needed as the whole policy calls out the recruitment process. Councilmember Musgrove asked about supplemental employment for board members which are unpaid positions. She asked if there should be a disclosure surrounding this in Section 3.11. City Council Work Session /February 26, 2024 Page 4 of 9