10/25/1982 PERSONNEL BOARD Minutes

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Minutes of Personnel Board October 25, 1982 Page 9 Meeting with the Selectmen and the Executive Secretary, cont. • Bob asked if any department head had the authority to fire an employee with reference being made to an employee being fired at the Highway Department by the Acting Street Superintendent: Sel. Thomas said that where they are under contract, the Board of Selectmen should do the firing. Curtis asked if they should contact Atty. Gilman and have him determine who has the authority to fire? The Executive Secretary said that department heads should be indoctrinated on the terms of what is in the contract. He said that if a raise had been approved for the employee at the Highway Department, there could have been problems. As it is, he will probably collect unemployment as there were no letters to the employee disciplining him. The town would, of course, appeal it. Caroline asked about his position as Special Police Officer. Sel. Garland said that he was hired to work at one special place and that was "On The Rocks". Curtis requested the answer by next week on who has the authority to fire an employee. Bob- said that department heads should know- where they stand regarding who has the right Sto fire. Sel. Garland said that another issue he wanted to discuss was if the Personnel Board doestany follow up beyond the applications after interviewing candidates for a position prior to making their final decision:` He then asked the Board how they made their recom- mendations? Bob'-said that he picked candidates 'based on .their education and strong background. Sel. Thomas asked if the Personnel Board would assume the responsibility of screening the candidates and commented that an important aspect to look for. would.be the health. Sel. Garland advised checking on references, where they were employed and would they be hired again. Bob also suggested sending them to a psychiatrist as well as doing the reference check. Request for Temporary Help. The Board voted to approve a request for temporary clerical help for the Highway Depart- ment while their secretary is on vacation during the week of November 8 through the 12th. with the exception of the holiday as well as on November 4 to brief her on her duties. 4 Amelia Mosley was recommended for the temporary position and she will be paid at the rate of $3.90 per hour. The approval was based on funds in the budget.