Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is a five-member committee that meets as needed. Appointments to this Committee are presented annually by the town supervisor at its January Town Board Re-Organizational meeting for approval by the town board. Three members of the town board (one being the chairperson of the Committee) make up the Committee. Two ad hoc members from the town’s highway department (with one member being the highway superintendent) are also appointed and attend when issues relate to that department. The Personnel Committee is commissioned by and responsible to the town board. The Committee acts on suggestions by the town board and town supervisor and provides recommendations to them on matters as they relate to the town’s personnel policies and practices. This may include tasks such as: (a) ensuring that the town’s employee handbook and policies and procedures manual are updated and available to employees, (b) establishing and maintaining personnel records and forms, (c) obtaining wage/salary and employee benefits information, (d) establishing a system where employee complaints can be heard, (e) offering training required for insurance purposes, and (f) assist in the preparation of the budget. When meetings are held, the chairperson develops an agenda, calls and presides over all meetings. Meeting notes are taken. The chairperson also acts as a liaison between the Tompkins County Personnel Department and the town in making sure all civil service requirements and forms are completed and filed.