WHEREAS Governance Policy HR-002 Hiring and Termination of Employees was issued on November 18, 2019; and,
WHEREAS this policy applies to the hiring of all positions for the Corporation of the Township of Wilmot; and,
WHEREAS the Township of Wilmot is committed to ensuring fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and adaptability in its workforce; and,
WHEREAS turnover in staff positions presents an opportunity to evaluate organizational needs and align resources with current priorities; and,
WHEREAS Council recognizes the importance of maintaining a lean and effective workforce while ensuring essential services are delivered to the residents of Wilmot.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
THAT Council directs Staff to report back to the April Committee of the Whole with recommendations for amendments to the Governance Policy HR-002 Hiring and Termination of Employees which considers the following:
- A municipal scan of Hiring and Termination of Employees policies;
- Reviewing every staff position that becomes vacant due to turnover;
- Requiring Staff to present to Council a justification for the continuation, modification, or elimination of the position. This presentation must include:
- A detailed analysis of the position’s roles and responsibilities;
- An assessment of how the vacancy impacts service delivery and departmental objectives;
- Options for restructuring or redistributing duties within the department;
- A recommendation for Council consideration to:
- Endorse the continuation and filling of the position as is;
- Approve a modified version of the position to better align with current needs;
- Reject the justification and allow for the attrition of the position; and,
FINALLY THAT Council directs Staff to provide an annual report to Council summarizing the turnover of employees, including positions reviewed, decisions made, and any resulting changes to the organizational structure.