Personnel Committee - September 21, 2026

The Personnel Committee meeting of Ascension Parish held on September 21, 2026, primarily focused on personnel and tourism commission matters. The committee conducted interviews for new tourism commission members, including Dr. Thomas Stow and Mr. Ray Prao, highlighting their potential contributions to local tourism development and community events. Motions to approve these appointments, as well as reappointments of existing members Mary Skinner and Richard Zarang, were made and forwarded to the full council for consideration. Additionally, the committee discussed and approved changes to employee benefits, including a buyout plan for excessive vacation hours and adjustments to holiday observance schedules to align with the prevalent four-day workweek, aiming to improve productivity and clarity for employees and citizens. An ordinance amendment was also proposed to allow electronic submission of commission and board applications, modernizing the application process. All motions related to personnel policies and tourism commission appointments were passed to the full council for final approval.