Committee tables organizational reporting alignment review, asks for clearer org charts and statutory clarifications

The Franklin City Personnel Committee tabled a review of organizational reporting alignment and the employee handbook after members requested clearer org charts and additional legal research about reporting relationships.

Administration presented a review concluding that the handbook vests final interpretation and implementation authority in the director of administration while recognizing departmental authority and mayoral oversight. The presenter said the review did not identify an urgent conflict requiring immediate handbook amendments but suggested the committee may seek clarification of reporting relationships and organizational charts for transparency.

Committee members asked that the administration provide visual org charts that clearly distinguish which positions report directly to the mayor and which report to the director of administration. The mayor and others noted some positions are statutorily required to report to the mayor and asked staff to identify any such requirements. Members also discussed that day-to-day reporting and current operational practice sometimes differ from the existing org chart.

The committee also discussed implementing employee performance reviews and manager training (including possible 360-style reviews and 30/60/90 check-ins) to support staff development; members requested the topic remain on future agendas. A motion to table further action on the alignment review until updated charts and statutory research are available was moved, seconded and approved.

Next steps: administration will provide updated org charts reflecting current operations, identify any statutory reporting requirements, and follow up with the committee on employee evaluation planning.