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Attorney Collins pointed out that if the Board wants a uniform policy, they should keep <br />in mind that they are dealing with a diverse workforce, and that a one -size -fits -all policy would <br />not work due to the different situations and requirements. <br />There was a brief discussion pertaining to a draft policy and whether it would apply to <br />only County Officers or if it would expand to all contract employees, and whether the policy <br />should mirror the union/non-union employees. <br />Commissioner Solari wanted the County Administrator and County Attorney to be held <br />to the highest standards of any employees, and voiced concern that there was little or no <br />direction for the Commissioners when situations like this occur. <br />Commissioner Wheeler believed consistency was important due to the diversity of the <br />workforce, and felt that everyone should be held to the same standards. <br />Director Sexton clarified that the policy language used in the proposed policy (page 250 <br />of the Backup) came from the Union Agreements, with the exception that the reassignment <br />option was eliminated. <br />Assistant County Administrator Mike Zito spoke about "safety sensitive positions," <br />reminding the Commissioners that they have absolute discretion and authority over the two <br />Officer positions, and defined the drafted policy that the Board could adopt for guidelines. <br />22 <br />September 15, 2009 <br />