Subject:
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Amendment to BCC-08, Allowing for Employee Reimbursement of Concealed Carry License Expenses
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Fiscal Impact:
If amendments are ultimately approved, expenses are currently expected to be approximately $190 per employee who seeks reimbursement, including the $97 licensing fee to the State, and approximately $90 for the concealed weapons course most individuals are required to take
Dept/Office:
District 3
Requested Action:
Recommendation
Request the Board to direct staff to research potential implications of adopting the proposed amendments to policy BCC-08.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Currently, BCC-08 allows license reimbursements only where such a license is a requirement for the employee to carry out their duties. Meanwhile, there are circumstances where it may be in the best interests of the County to have certain employees armed. BCC-05 now allows for this, but only when such employee has a concealed carry license. The attached amended BCC-08 allows for employees seeking to carry during their employment to seek reimbursement for expenses related to obtaining this license. This would include fees as well as applicable coursework expenses, such as required gun-safety courses. Areas to be researched may include but not limited to: general liability, workers’ compensation, drug testing, training and compliance and public records issues.
Clerk to the Board Instructions: