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Meeting Name: Handbook Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/14/2026 1:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: BOE Meeting Room 205
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2026-1329 11. MinutesDiscussion and possible action regarding the minutes of February 17, 2026.   Not available
2026-1330 12. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action regarding the official working draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Policy Handbook. Requested by Clerks of the Board, Office of the County Clerk.   Not available
2026-1353 13. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to move the “Americans with Disabilities Act, As Amended,” section below the “Employment Policies” header. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1354 14. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to move the “Family and Medical Leave Act,” section below the “Employment Policies” header. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1355 15. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to add the section titled “Travel” to the employee handbook. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1357 16. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to revise the “Full-Time Employee” definition in the employee handbook. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1358 17. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to revise the “Sick Leave” section of the employee handbook. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1359 18. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to revise the “Annual Leave” section of the employee handbook. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1360 19. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to revise the “Vehicle Usage” section of the employee handbook. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1361 110. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to add a section titled “Injury Reporting” to the employee handbook. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1362 111. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to move all forms to the end of the handbook. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1363 112. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to use Arial 12 pt. font, justify text, and adopt a uniform format for headers as follows: Level one headers: uppercase, bolded, underlined, and centered; Level two headers: uppercase, bolded, and left aligned; Level three headers: title case, bolded, and left aligned. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1364 113. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to rename the “Oklahoma County Employee Policy Handbook” the “Oklahoma County Employee Handbook.” Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1365 114. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action to revise and format the table of contents. Requested by Erin McConnell, Oklahoma County Clerk’s Office.   Not available
2026-1369 115. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action regarding the inclusion of section 2.16 of the current Oklahoma County Employee Policy Handbook into the official working draft of the new Oklahoma County Employee Policy Handbook that states: Limit Personal Visitors - You should limit your personal visitors while at work. While much of our property is used by the general public, you should report any non-employee in restricted areas of Oklahoma County property immediately to management. This item requested by Brandi Mertens, Chair of the Board.   Not available
2026-1370 116. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action regarding the inclusion of section 2.17 of the current Oklahoma County Employee Policy Handbook into the official working draft of the new Oklahoma County Employee Policy Handbook that states: Restrictions on Personal Communications - Personal phone calls, texting, web browsing on appropriate sites, and private e-mail and social media use are each permitted; however they should be limited, and preferably made during lunch periods and breaks. Personal long distance calls charged to Oklahoma County are the responsibility of the employee. Excessive personal calls, texting, web browsing on appropriate sites, and private e-mail and social media use/or any other violation of this policy will lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination. This item requested by Brandi Mertens, Chair of the Board.   Not available
2026-1371 117. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action regarding the inclusion of section 5.5 of the current Oklahoma County Employee Policy Handbook into the official working draft of the new Oklahoma County Employee Policy Handbook that states: Open Flames Prohibited in County Buildings - In accordance with the recommended best practices of the National Fire Protection Agency, open flames including the burning of candles, incense, and aromatic oils are prohibited in all County offices and facilities. This item requested by Brandi Mertens, Chair of the Board.   Not available
2026-1373 118. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action regarding amendments to the Telecommute Policy in the current working draft of the Oklahoma County Employee Policy Handbook. This item requested by Brandi Mertens, Chair of the Board.   Not available
2026-1381 119. Departmental ItemsDiscussion and possible action regarding a policy in the county handbook to regulate use of smart glasses and similar wearable technology with recording capability. Possible language could be as follows: All recording-capable wearable technology, including AI smart glasses, must be deactivated in the office. While handling documents containing confidential information, employees are prohibited from wearing such devices, and using smart glasses or similar devices to record audio/video of colleagues or conversations in which confidential information is discussed is a violation of Oklahoma County policy. Requested by Lee Ann Hinds, County Assessor's Office.   Not available