HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-2520 Policy Operating City-Wide Bereavement Leave CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 25-2520
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: CAVENER, LITTLE ROBERTS, OVERTON
STRADER, TAYLOR,WHITLOCK
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN TO AMEND
CITY OF MERIDIAN STANDARD OPERATING POLICY 4.5, REGARDING
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Council has authority over the policies of the City of Meridian; and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds it in the best interest of the City of Meridian to update
the bereavement leave policy to ensure consistent and equitable application for all employees; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the City of Meridian Standard Operating Policy no. 4.5, regarding
Bereavement Leave, shall be amended as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
passage. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 17th day of
June, 2025. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 17th day of
June, 2025.
APPROVED:
Robert E. Simison, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
RESOLUTION AMENDING STANDARD OPERATING POLICY No.4.5-BEREAVEMENT LEAvE PAGE I
EXHIBIT A
City of Meridian
E 1�lAlr Standard Operating Policy
Number 4.5
Bereavement Leave
Purpose:
To establish the City's policy providing paid Bereavement Leave for regular full-time employees.
Policy:
In the event of a death in the immediate family of an employee, the City allows regular full-time
employees an absence from work with pay of up to forty(40) hours. Additional time off may be granted,
utilizing the employee's accrued vacation time, consistent with the policies of the City. The employee
shall notify his/her supervisor as soon as possible to schedule the use of this leave.
This policy shall be implemented pursuant to the Bereavement Leave Standard Operating Procedures.
Authority& Responsibility:
Immediate supervisor and department director or designee shall be responsible for administration of
this policy.
Revision Date:5/2025