8/21/1995 PERSONNEL BOARD Minutes

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MINUTES OF August 21, 1995 Page Two Carole D, was interested in the physical requirements for a supervisor during the second and third shift. Joe D, recommended further research be conducted by the Board and Marilyn Farren. Discussion with Bob Whritenour Executive secretor -chairman Dellagala raised concerns with the Union now in negotiations and in place with regards to the P.A.P. He also asked questions with regards to the Personnel Boards' future with the placement of the new union. Bob W, reassured the Personnel Board of the important role they play in the community, that the union favors the Personnel Board's continuim and the strong need for the Personnel Board, He further added that he had not tallied to -the Board of selectmen with regards to the Personnel Board's role with the union in place. Bob W. brought up the subject of entra l i- ed Documentation,, that the state law says we should have Centralized Documentation. Chairman Dellagala suggested the Personnel Board contact the town of Falmouth and gather information with regards implementing this in the town of Mashpee. He also added that the Personnel Board would like to conduct exit interviews with non-grievance related Mashpee personnel, and the importance of keeping good personnel in place. It was further added that Marilyn Farren, Personnel Administrator, be available to answer questions regarding Per onnei matters to Mashpee personnel, in an open door type policy. Also that Department Managers be informed that their department personnel be allowed to seek information and advise from the Personnel Administrator, The following changes were discussed and rewritten in the Board's Action Pian No. (eight)- Should now read: "All town employees should have the free to consult with the Personnel Administrator regarding personnel problems during working hours to help solve whatever problems -exist. These problems should be held confidential. Employees should consult with managers as to the time of appointment. " No. 10 (ten)-Should now read: "In order to gather- data to improve our personnel -system, the Personnel Board will attempt to conduct exit interviews when employees leave the employ of the 'own. " The title -should also refle t Action Plan for Personnel Department verses Personnel Board. Bob W. mentioned that Mashpee will become an Affirmative Action community. He added, that Affirmative A tion policies had been obtained from Wareham, and Bourne, He requested that the Personnel Board help to establish -a► draft Affirmative Action polio and move forward to adopt it. He further added that getting an Affirmative Action policy was a priority concern of his. Chairman Dellagala mentioned the Personnel Board would welcome the opportunity to get this policy established for Mashpee.