Present were Chairman Tom M. White, Jr. and members Joe Shirley, Jr. and David A. Brown. Mr. Bigelow presented the canvass of the results of the Presidential Preference Election held February 22, 2000. Mr. Shirley moved approval, seconded by Mr. Brown. Mr. White read from the employee handbook in reference to Administrative Leave.
Administrative leave is intended for use in situations involving potential disciplinary action.
An employee may be placed on administrative leave during the course of an investigation. In addition, an employee may be placed on administrative leave prior to, during and after a personnel hearing. Administrative leave is a temporary measure used while a disciplinary action is being considered. Administrative leave is paid leave. He requested approval of placing the six employees on Administrative Leave while an investigation is being conducted.