Kimball Township recently had a job opening in its parks and recreation department. At a township meeting it was announced that only two applicants had applied. Many of us found it odd with today’s economy and job market that only two people would apply for a job opening. It became very apparent that the problem was in the policy and procedure the township followed in posting for the opening. Actually no procedure was followed at all.
The Michigan Township News published an article this month on the subject of hiring policies. In the article Stephen Schultz points out the inherent risks of recruiting new staff. The proper posting of an opening assists the township in avoiding discrimination claims.
Policies and procedures are key elements to the protection of our township. The lack of them leads to lawsuits, distrust and potential scandal. Eventually this would lead to higher taxes to cover the losses of such things. However, the issue with Kimball Township is not the lack of good policies; it’s the following of them.
During a recent township meeting an issue was presented that forced one member of the board to bring out a copy of the policy and procedure manual. He asked other members of the board why they were not being followed. The reply received from one board member was absurd. She nearly absolved herself from the responsibility of following the policy manual by asking who the supervisor was when the policies were adopted.
Rather than decry the origin of the policies, our supervisor, and board members just need to follow them. If they need some improvement, then vote on changes. The lack of adherence to the policies will eventually cost Kimball voters money, or reduced services. As your supervisor, our township will follow the policies and procedures we've established. Let’s keep our taxes low, vote Robert Usakowski for supervisor.
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