Discussion and possible action to authorize an exception to County policy requiring that former employees be paid out their accrued leave prior to the hiring of new employees.

Issue: Current County policy requires that former employees be paid out their accrued leave balances before new employees can be hired. This requirement may delay the hiring process for critical positions when payouts are pending or under review.

Solution: Authorize an exception to the County policy to allow the hiring of new employees prior to the payout of accrued leave for former employees, when justified and approved by the Commissioners Court.

Result: Approval of the exception will expedite the hiring process, prevent staffing shortages, and maintain continuity of operations without violating financial or administrative controls.

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