OC Legislature's Personnel and Compensation Committee 5/18/2026 @3:30pm

The Orange County New York Legislature's Personnel and Compensation Committee met on May 18, 2026, to discuss personnel changes and budgetary matters related to human resources and the Human Rights Commission. The committee approved the abolition of certain ombudsman and confidential secretary positions upon incumbents attaining permanent status, with no associated cost changes. They also approved the creation of a new recruitment and retention specialist position focused on social media recruitment to address specialized hiring needs. Additionally, the committee approved a supplemental appropriation of $17,039.95 to transfer funds from a special account to the Human Rights Commission's operational budget, enabling the establishment of a community foundation fund to facilitate scholarships and potential future fundraising and grant activities. Both motions passed unanimously.