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Motion carried 5-0. <br />3.0 OPEN FORUM <br />No one appeared for open forum. <br />4.0 POLICY & COMPLIANCE <br />4.1 Commission Policy Review — G.3c— General Manager Accountability <br />Mr. Mauren presented his memo regarding G.3c — General Manager Accountability. There <br />were no recommended changes from staff. <br />Chair Dietz asked if the Commission had any authority over employee hiring and firing. <br />Mr. Shepherd referenced bullet point two under G.3c, which states: "The Commission as a <br />body and the Commission members individually will refrain from evaluating, either <br />formally or informally, the job performance of any employee other than the General <br />Manager." He clarified that if there is an issue with an employee, the concern should be <br />addressed as an issue with the general manager's oversight and management of the <br />situation. <br />Mr. Mauren noted that the policy does not prohibit commissioners from asking general <br />questions or requesting information from staff other than the general manager when <br />appropriate to streamline communication. <br />Mr. Hanson added that regardless of who raises concerns, the general manager or the <br />Commission, it is the general manager's responsibility to address them, which will then be <br />part of the general manager's performance evaluation. He clarified that employee <br />matters follow a communication process with the Commission but the actual hiring and <br />firing falls under the authority of the general manager. <br />4.2 Annual Review of Committee Charters <br />Mr. Mauren presented the Annual Review of Committee Charters for commission review <br />to determine if any changes are required. He noted the only update to these policies <br />during the last calendar year was approved in February 2024, aligning the Dispute <br />Resolution Committee language with other charters by stating all meetings will follow <br />Open Meeting Law. <br />Chair Dietz asked if the Dispute Resolution Committee had ever been used. Mr. Mauren <br />replied it had not. <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes <br />January 14, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />IN <br />