The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is proposing changes to its Rules & Regulations, last revised December 3, 2024. The Personnel Board is inviting written comments on the proposed changes from July 29, 2026 through close of business on August 12, 2026. Pursuant to Rules 2.1 and 2.2 of the Rules & Regulations of the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, a Public Hearing will be held on August 27, 2026 to consider and vote on the adoption of proposed changes. Changes are proposed for the following rules (rules that are not listed below are intended to remain the same as currently adopted):
- 1.3 Definitions (modified one definition)
- 3.1 Membership (Citizens Supervisory Commission)
- 7.7 Reclassification of Positions
- NEW Job Class Restructure (newly added)
- 7.8 Creation of a New Job Class (content and number change)
- 9.6 Methods of Recruitment (subpart a.3 only)
- 9.16 Rescheduling and Makeup Examinations
- 10.4 Certification (subparts a.2, a.3, and a.4 only)
- 11.6 Probationary Status of Appointments (subpart b only)
- 11.7 Demotions
- 11.13 Secondary Appointment (subpart b.2)
- 12.1 Disciplinary Policy
- 12.3 Notice and Service (subpart a, b, and c only)
- 12.4 Appeal procedure
- 12.5 Hearing (subpart b, c, and f only)
- 12.6 Decision by the Board
- 12.7 Witnesses
- 12.8 Subpoenas
- 12.10 Citizen Complaint
- 12.11 Charges Filed by the Director
- 12.12 Confirmation of Compliance (number change only)
- 12.13 Judicial Review (number change only)
- 12.14 Suspensions Not Exceeding Five Days (number change only)
- 13.9 Vacation Leave (subpart a only – footnote added)
- 13.19 Disposition of Leave Upon Resignation or Retirement (subparts b and c only)
- 13.20 Administrative Leave
- 15.4 Grievance Procedure
The proposed changes are presented in a Rules revision table presented here. The table includes the wording of the current rule, the wording of the proposed rule, and a short description of the purpose or rationale for the proposed change. Rules that are not presented are intended to remain the same as currently adopted. You can view a redlined version of the proposed changes to the Rules & Regulations here.
If you wish to submit a written comment, you may do so by:
- Selecting the proposed rule change on which you wish to comment from the drop down menu below
- Entering your comment into the comment field
- If you wish to receive a response to your comment, provide your email address (optional)
Submitted comments will be reviewed by the Director and the Three-Member Board and considered in the potential adoption of the proposed changes.