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Comm. Minutes--July 1, 1991 704 20. COMMISSIONERS TO MEET WITH DEPARTMENTS, Rotatin~ basis During the phase I review of the County Road Department, Commissioner Eckert and the consultants suggested improving communications between the commission and this large department by meeting on a regular basis to discuss relevant issues. In discussion, it was noted that the Commission has successfully done this in Social Services. This allows an opportunity for commissioners, department heads, staff and other interested parties to expand their knowledge of department issues so that better policies can be developed and the Commission can lobby for more effective legislation to suit county needs. MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded to calendar a 1:30 PM meeting before each County Commission meeting with the following rotation: Social Services, Road Department, Sheriff Department, all other departments. On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. 21. COMMITTEE REPORTS, Personnel policy manual update. county promotional pins. comments on le~islative picnic Mr. Risher received written comments and suggested changes on the proposed revision of the County Personnel Policy Manual from Attorney Judith A. Cummings. Overall, she said the policies are well-written and are in compliance with state and federal law. Mr. Risher will provide Commissioners with a copy of her letter and comments in the next day or two. Mr. Wieland reported that the first 500 county promotional pins have been delivered, and the remainder will be delivered by mid-August. Pins will be given to county employees on their birthdays and to participants at the State County Commissioners Association and North Dakota Association of Counties Convention being held in Fargo in November. Mr. Wieland received positive comments about the legislative picnic sponsored by Cass County Commissioners and department heads June 17th. He thanked County Coordinator Bonnie Johnson for making all the arrangements. Mr. Shannon said it's never too soon to begin thinking about subcommittee meetings on future legislation, and he asked Mr. Wieland to talk with Mrs. Johnson about items coming across her desk already. 22. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mr. Risher moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. copy of grievance letter from Cass County Jail staff to Sheriff Don Rudnick dated May 27, 1991, with cover letter from Sheriff received June 24th, 1991; letter from County Auditor regarding change in expense reimbursements for county employees because of recent changes in IRS regulations;