The Huron City Commission has delayed for one week a decision to establish a Catastrophic Leave Bank. Human Resource Director Pat Schmidt says the bank would allow city employees to donate sick leave time to a pool, that could be drawn upon by fellow employees who have exhausted all other available paid time, due to catastrophic circumstances, such as an illness or injury…
All of the Commissioners agreed with the idea of the bank, however many had questions, like Commissioner Mark Robish…
Commissioner Bryan Smith wondered about capping the number of hours that could be drawn on by an employee. Fellow Commissioner Gary Harrington was leery of a cap…
Schmidt says other cities in South Dakota have similar programs in place, however the administration of those vary greatly. The Huron City Commission will reconsider the Catastrophic Leave policy next Monday.