§ 58-8. Adoption and amendment of policies.

The Personnel Board shall prepare policies or amendments to policies. Any member of the Board of Selectmen, Personnel Board, the Director of Human Resources or any three (3) employees may suggest policies for consideration by the Personnel Board. The Personnel Board need not consider any proposal already considered in the preceding twelve (12) months. Any person proposing a new or amended policy shall provide the substance and the reason for the proposed policy to the Personnel Board in writing. The Personnel Board shall hold a public hearing on any proposed policies or amendments. Any proposed policies or amendments shall be posted at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing in prominent work locations, copies of all proposals shall be provided to representatives of each employee collective bargaining unit, and a copy shall be submitted to the Board of Selectmen.

A. 

Public hearing. The Personnel Board shall present the proposed policies or amendments, the purpose of the proposal and the implication of any proposed change at the public hearing. Any person may attend the hearing, speak and present information. Within twenty (20) days after such public hearing, the Personnel Board shall consider the proposed policies and may vote to adopt the policies, with or without modifications, reject the policies or indicate further study is necessary.

B. 

Recommended administration policies. The Personnel Board shall transmit proposed policies in writing to the Board of Selectmen within twenty (20) days of any vote on proposed personnel policies or amendments. The Board of Selectmen shall review said policies and may agree to their adoption or may request further deliberation by the Personnel Board. Upon review of any recommendations made by the Board of Selectmen, the Personnel Board shall vote on the final version of the recommendations and policies. Policies shall become effective upon the vote of the Personnel Board, unless some other date is specified.

C. 

Computation of time. In computing time (days) under this Article, only days when Town Hall is open for business shall be counted.