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COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />BOCC CONFERENCE ROOM <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />HR STUDY SESSION <br />5. OTHER BUSINESS <br />Director Young introduced a possible policy change for Board consideration with regard to Elected <br />Officials becoming County employees after they leave office. Commissioner Jewell stated that he would <br />like the Board to add language that would restrict Elected Officials from working as a regular County <br />employee for two years after their term is up, removing the potential appearance that an Elected <br />Official made special arrangements to secure a regular position prior to their term ending. He also <br />noted that the City of Ellensburg has a similar policy. Commissioner O’Brien inquired about the possible <br />consequences of preventing an Elected Official from applying for a position for which he/she is truly <br />qualified for. Commissioner Jewell expressed concern that, even if the Elected Official was the most <br />qualified candidate, his/her employment could look like someone had made some sort of deal. <br />Commissioner O’Brien stated that he would be comfortable with a one year restriction on an Elected <br />Official’s eligibility to work at the County after their term, adding that he would like the language to <br />include the ability for the Commissioners to make a special exception. Commissioner Jewell agreed that <br />one year would be acceptable, but felt that there should be no exceptions. Director Young will draft a <br />policy amendment for the Commissioners to review. <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br />The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 AM. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />Lisa Young, HR Director Laura Osiadacz, Chairman <br /> <br />