BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' Worksession June 22nd, 2026

The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners held a worksession on June 22, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing updates to the county's personnel and fiscal policies, including the transition to an electronic policy management system provided by Lexipol. Key procurement-related topics included the introduction of a procurement services manager role and discussions around fiscal policies such as travel reimbursement and asset capitalization thresholds. The board also considered policy changes related to paid leave Oregon and the process for employee acknowledgment of policy updates through Lexipol. No formal votes were recorded during the session, but the updated policies were slated for approval at the upcoming July 1 meeting. The session emphasized improving policy accessibility and compliance, with plans for ongoing updates and administrative corrections without requiring board approval.