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COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />ARMORY – MEETING ROOM A <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />HR STUDY SESSION <br />DISCUSS DAILY RECORD ADVERTISING <br />Director Young provided a brief summary of the County’s recruitment policy and requested that the <br />Board consider removing a clause which states that departments must advertise their open position in <br />the local newspaper. Director Young reported that they have had difficulties with the Daily Record for <br />years. Aside from ongoing billing issues, departments are starting to express concerns regarding the <br />cost of advertising and have stated they do not want to advertise there. Director Young also shared <br />their recent audit of advertising services and believes the services being promised as part of the high <br />cost ads may not actually be occurring. The Board approved the request to remove the clause from the <br />policy. Director Young will present a draft of the updated policy at the next study session with a <br />Resolution to amend the Personnel Policies. <br />OTHER BUSINESS <br />Director Young inquired about the current Board’s philosophy on wages for new employees and <br />adjustments for current employees; she wanted to initiate conversation to clarify when Department <br />Heads/Elected Officials need to receive Board approval to make staffing and wage decisions. <br />Commissioner Wachsmith advised that if a DH/EO needs to make a budget amendment, they need <br />Board approval. Commissioner Osiadacz agreed, stating that as the body ultimately responsible for the <br />budget, the Board needs to know if anytime the budget is affected. Commissioner Wright suggested <br />that the Board put something in writing for the County management to refer to. Commissioner Wright <br />and Director Young will further discuss the issue, create a draft communication piece, and bring it to the <br />Board for review prior to distribution to the Management Team. <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br />The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 AM. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />KITTITAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON <br />Lisa Young, HR Director Cory Wright, Chairman <br />