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Stephens County commissioners approve employee handbook changes

The updated policies govern terms of employment for county staff.

By NEGA Brief Newsroom

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The Stephens County Board of Commissioners' October 14 agenda packet included a proposal to adopt changes to the county Employee Handbook and authorize the chairman to sign a resolution. The packet noted the handbook's policies, except the county's employment-at-will policy, may be amended at the board's discretion.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 10/14/2025

The item returned on the board's October 28 agenda, again proposing adoption of the handbook changes and chairman authorization to sign the resolution.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 10/28/2025

At the October 28 meeting, the board voted unanimously to adopt the changes to the Employee Handbook.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 10/28/2025

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Changes to the Stephens County Employee Handbook

Board to consider motion to adopt changes to the Stephens County Employee Handbook and authorize

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MinutesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 10/28/2025Board to consider motion to adopt changes to the Stephens County Employee Handbook and authorize
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Changes to the Stephens County Employee Handbook

adopt changes to the Stephens County Employee Handbook and authorize Chairman to sign resolution.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 10/28/2025adopt changes to the Stephens County Employee Handbook and authorize Chairman to sign resolution.
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Adopt changes to Stephens County Employee Handbook

Board to consider motion to adopt change s to the Stephens County Employee Handbook and authorize Chairman to sign resolution.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 10/14/2025Board to consider motion to adopt change s to the Stephens County Employee Handbook and authorize Chairman to sign resolution.
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Adoption of Stephens County Personnel Management System (Employee Handbook)

The policies, procedures, and provisions of this Handbook, except the County’s employment-at-will policy, may be amended or canceled at any time at the sole discretion of the Board of Commissioners.

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AgendaBoard Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 10/14/2025The policies, procedures, and provisions of this Handbook, except the County’s employment-at-will policy, may be amended or canceled at any time at the sole discretion of the Board of Commissioners.

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