Floyd County Merit Board reviews 2025 work, orients incoming members and affirms officers

The Floyd County Merit Board met Dec. 17, 2025, at the Floyd County Administration Building in Rome and reviewed its work over the past year before providing orientation for two incoming members.

Chairperson Nicholle Harrison led a year‑in‑review that listed three hearings conducted in 2025, completion of the county’s Classification and Compensation Plan Study, more than 52 appeals and reviews completed, and seven board meetings held during the year. Harrison said two new Merit Board members had been successfully appointed for the coming year and that updated Rules and Regulations had been implemented; she also noted site visits to the Elections Office, PAWS and the Police Department.

Tracy Hardy, HR generalist for Floyd County, presented a PowerPoint orientation to the incoming members, Amanda Billings and Betty Bailey Dean. The presentation outlined the county merit system, the duties and responsibilities of Merit Board members, and the guiding principles that govern board operations.

The meeting recorded the designation of Nicholle Harrison as chair and Eddie Chubb as vice chair for the Merit Board. The board set its next meeting for 2 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2026, at the Emergency Operations Center.

Chairperson Harrison moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.