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There is a need to update the language in the Whistleblower policy to be consistent with the County’s Corporate Compliance program as recommended by the Bonadio Group during the last assessment.
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WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature adopted a Whistleblower Policy on November 19, 2009 via Resolution No. 447-09; and
WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the policy be amended to reflect updated language consistent with the Corporate Compliance program; and
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby adopts the attached amended Whistleblower Policy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Human Resources Department is hereby authorized to update the Employee Handbook to include the amended Whistleblower Policy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Manager’s Office is hereby directed to disseminate a copy of the amended Whistleblower policy to all County employees.
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