Title
Human Resources Policy C-468 and Human Resources Framework
Proposed Motions
1. That Council approve Human Resources Policy C-468, as presented.
2. That Council rescind Policies C-HR04 Compensation, C-HR10 Moving Allowance, C-HR11 Employee Vacation, C-HR12 Hours of Work and Overtime, C-HR13 Employee Benefits, and C-HR23 Staff Training and Development.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
To approve Human Resources Policy C-468 for Council and to rescind Human Resources policies no longer required.
Summary
On September 1, 2026, Administration presented Human Resources Policy C-468 that proposed updates to the current Human Resource policy C-HR01 to the Governance and Priorities Committee for information. Administration has incorporated the changes recommended by the Committee into this version and is seeking Council approval of the proposed amendments.
In addition to revising Policy C-468, Administration reviewed all Council-approved human resources policies to determine whether they remain appropriate for Council-level governance. Through this review, Administration has determined that several policies are operational in nature:
- C-HR04 Compensation
- C-HR10 Moving Allowance
- C-HR11 Employee Vacation
- C-HR12 Hours of Work and Overtime
- C-HR13 Employee Benefits
- C-HR23 Staff Training and Development
Administration is recommending that Council rescind these policies and transition their operational requirements to Administrative Directives and Procedures. As the overarching HR Policy C-468 authorizes the CAO to manage the County’s employees and human resources functions, maintaining separate Council policies on these operational matters is no longer necessary.
The review also confirmed that Safety Policy C-AD46 and Whistleblower Policy C-HR30 remain appropriately under Council authority due to their governance significance and Council's oversight responsibilities related to workplace safet...
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