Policy shift worries Arrington
Published: June 18, 2009
Editor:
The Madison Board of Supervisors took a giant step backward last week when it adopted its new personnel policy. In a four to one vote (I voted no), the board essentially, delegated all personnel management (hiring, promotions, separations, classifications and/or reclassifications) to the county administrator – who may redelegate to the director of Finance at her discretion.
This is a big departure from our previous policy.
In times where greater oversight and management of our personnel resources are needed the BOS should not be retreating from its responsibility. The BOS is the direct link to the public and should be accountable for the countiy’s personnel management.
Hopefully, the new board who will be seated in a few months will agree and take back control of these county resources.
James Arrington
Brightwood
Vice Chairman
Madison County
Board of Supervisors
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sorry james that you think that your lone vote would be more important than the other four votes?
you were the only one who voted not to approve the change. what makes you think that your opinion is more important than your other fellow board of supervisors?
Are you going to be a team player or just a lone wolf, alot of howling but no results?
to be honest, If I was on the board, I would have a hard time working with anyone who does not get his way runs to the media to voice his only opinion.
shame on you james, for not working with your fellow elected members.
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