DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Policy 3045 - Anti-Nepotism
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve Policy 3045 - Anti-Nepotism. This policy is in lieu of Nepotism section in Policy 3101 - Candidate Recruitment.
SUMMARY
The County currently prohibits situations where employing multiple family members or relatives creates a conflict of interest. The new proposed Anti-Nepotism policy is intended to more clearly indicate when a conflict exists when employing multiple family members or relatives in a single department or division of the County. The new Anti-Nepotism policy would replace existing policy language in County Policy 3101 - Candidate Recruitment.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The estimated cost is included in the 2025 Human Resources department budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the County currently prohibits situations where employing multiple family members or relatives creates a conflict of interest; and
WHEREAS, the new Anti-Nepotism policy is intended to more clearly indicate when a conflict exists when employing multiple family members or relatives in a single department or division of the County; and
WHEREAS, the new Anti-Nepotism policy would replace existing policy language in County Policy 3101 - Candidate Recruitment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts Policy 3045 - Anti-Nepotism and authorizes the Human Resources Director to implement said policy and update related polices accordingly.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Policy 3045 - Anti-Nepotism
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Andy Benish
Author: Andy Benish