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Proposed Amendment to Chapter 4 (Personnel Policy) of the Town Code Related to Holiday Compensation for Shift Employees, Compensatory Time, and Personal Time Off
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to amend Chapter 4 Personnel Policy of the Town Code Article VII section 4-50
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
The Town recognizes the importance of supporting employee well-being, morale, and work-life balance; the need to commemorate and honor the service of veterans, and wishes to designate Veterans Day as an official paid holiday for all eligible Town employees.
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Information
INFORMATION: Carrboro values the contributions of veterans who have defended the freedoms and liberties upon which our nation and community are founded, and acknowledges the sacrifices made by veterans and their families in service to our country. Many other municipalities formally close municipal offices and grant municipal employees a holiday in observance of Veterans Day as part of recognizing significant national holidays; for example, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Chatham County, Durham, Durham County, Alamance County, Mebane, Graham, Holly Springs, Raleigh, Wake County, Cary, and Apex list Veterans Day among official holidays on which offices are closed. Recognizing Veterans Day as an official Town holiday will serve as a lasting expression of gratitude from this community to all veterans and active service members, reinforce public understanding of the importance of honoring their service; and will encourage all residents and officials to reflect upon and commemorate the service of veterans and to promote community events, remembrance, and civic participation in honor of veterans.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: Veteran’s Day (November 11) will be designated as a holiday and all eligible Town employees shall be granted a day off with pay in accordance with established Town personnel policies on official holidays.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Town Council approve all proposed changes.
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