Utah County adopts resolution supporting National Breastfeeding Month and updates employee policy
August 18, 2021 | Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
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A county commissioner introduced a resolution recognizing National Breastfeeding Month and proposed updates to Utah County’s employee breastfeeding policy to remove workplace barriers and provide more flexible nursing breaks and facilities.
The sponsor said the policy revisions mirror practices she had relied on in private industry and that the changes are intended to allow any county employee who nurses to balance child care and a career. The resolution’s preamble states that human milk provides ideal nutrition, reduces certain health risks for infants and mothers and that county government intends to amend its workplace policy to better support breastfeeding employees.
The sponsor moved to adopt items 4 and 5 (the resolution and the policy changes); a commissioner seconded the motion and the board approved both items unanimously (3–0).
The county clerk/staff will finalize policy language and arrange for authorized signing.
The sponsor said the policy revisions mirror practices she had relied on in private industry and that the changes are intended to allow any county employee who nurses to balance child care and a career. The resolution’s preamble states that human milk provides ideal nutrition, reduces certain health risks for infants and mothers and that county government intends to amend its workplace policy to better support breastfeeding employees.
The sponsor moved to adopt items 4 and 5 (the resolution and the policy changes); a commissioner seconded the motion and the board approved both items unanimously (3–0).
The county clerk/staff will finalize policy language and arrange for authorized signing.
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