§ 38.236 CONDITIONS FOR CLOSING OF COUNTY BUILDINGS.

   (A)   The closing of the county buildings should occur when it is improper or dangerous for employees or the public to occupy the building.

   (B)   These conditions include, but are not limited to:

      (1)   Failure of the environmental system (heat, air conditioning, water);

      (2)   Notification of a possible act of violence (bomb threat); and

      (3)   Weather related emergencies (snow, tornado and the like).

(Ord. passed 11-28-2011)

§ 38.237 NOTIFICATION OF CLOSING.

   (A)   The county building employees, elected officials and the public must be notified in the event of a building closure.

   (B)   When the decision is made in advance to allow notification on the day prior to the closing, the following should be adhered to.

      (1)   All elected officials and department heads will be notified who are in turn responsible for notifying their own employees.

      (2)   The responsible person making the decision (see § 38.235), is responsible for notification of local media and law enforcement of the times, possible duration and reasons for the closure.

      (3)   When closure is required, and the time frame does not allow for prior notification, the elected officials and department heads will be notified upon arrival for business day. The elected officials and department heads will assume responsibility for notification of their employees.

(Ord. passed 11-28-2011)

§ 38.238 PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEES DURING CLOSURE.

   Employees required to leave the building due to building closure will be paid for any time not worked because of the closure.

(Ord. passed 11-28-2011)

§ 38.239 RE-OPENING OF COUNTY BUILDINGS.

   The return to complete or partial operation of the county buildings will be the decision of the responsible person, as set forth in § 38.235. Notification will be made to the media and the affected office holders and/or department heads.

(Ord. passed 11-28-2011)

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