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Nominations, Evaluations, and Council Policies Committee 6-11-26
Published: Jun 11, 2026
Town Committee Refines Policy on Conflict of Interest and Bias, Enhances Communication Protocols
The committee discussed and made revisions to the town's policy and procedures manual, specifically focusing on sections concerning conflict of interest and bias. Key changes included clarifying the relationship between conflict of interest and bias, ensuring all subsequent paragraphs applied to both, and addressing formatting and verbiage for clarity. The committee also debated the practical application of these policies in meetings, balancing the need for thoroughness with concerns about meeting efficiency. Additionally, they discussed communication protocols for emails and mail, including rules on deleting emails and handling sensitive allegations, and reviewed guidelines for official communications and council member participation in meetings. The decision was made to present several significant changes and policy clarifications to the full council for their input and approval.
Town Committee Discusses 360-Degree Feedback Process, Prioritizes Staff Anonymity
The committee discussed the 360-degree feedback process for town staff, with Lori Busher leading the development of the process. Key points of discussion included the timeline for implementation, specifically aiming for the draft to be presented to the council by the July meeting to allow time for revisions before the Observer newsletter deadline of August 15th. There was also a significant discussion regarding whether to identify staff by their direct reporting relationship to the town manager in the feedback process. While this could provide valuable data, the committee agreed that staff anonymity and comfort were paramount, and if even one person felt uncomfortable, this aspect of the process should be omitted. The committee decided that Lori Busher would coordinate with the council members and present the draft to the full council.
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