June 2020 - CORSA-broadcast

First Amendment Audits
by Frank Hatfield April 21, 2023

April 21, 2023

Over the last few years citizen activists have been conducting "First Amendment Audits" with increasing frequency. This phenomenon does not appear to be led by an organization; rather, audits are conducted by individuals interested in videoing law enforcement and other public officials and offices. Although conducted by individuals, organizations such as the ACLU provide guidance and encourage First Amendment audits. (See ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/#i-want-to-take-pic….) Frequently, these video audits are posted online and, if a perceived First Amendment violation occurred, the videos are the basis for a civil lawsuit. Now is a good time to review and update or create, if necessary, your County's protocol with regard to citizens videoing County operations. Fortunately, counties and public offices, such as Union County, have prepared well to withstand a "First Amendment" without incident. Union County, specifically Sheriff Patton, was kind enough to share the attached memorandum regarding recent "First Amendment Audit" activity and permit it to be distributed by CORSA broadcast email. Thank you Union County. The attached is not legal advice nor should it be construed as such. Should you require a legal opinion please contact your Prosecutor's Office or legal counsel. Frank Hatfield, Esq. CORSA Risk Manager fhatfield(a)ccao.org<mailto:fhatfield@ccao.org> 614-560-1474 614-220-0209 Fax www.corsa.org<http://www.corsa.org/> " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets." CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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Human Resources
by Miranda Hanselman July 7, 2020

July 7, 2020

Good afternoon, we are curious how other counties operate and handle Human Resources. As a smaller county we do not currently have a designated HR department, the duties are split amongst various employees and departments. 1. Does your county have a Human Resources department or employee(s)? 2. Does this department fall under the Commissioners' or the Auditor? 3. How many employees are in Human Resources? A. Title & Wage? Thank you, Miranda Hanselman Brown County Commissioners Asst. Clerk, Safety Loss Coordinator Brown County Land Reutilization Corp. Secretary & Treasurer 800 Mt. Orab Pike, Suite 101 Georgetown, Ohio 45121 (937) 378-3956

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Re: [CORSA-broadcast] Teleworking Policy
by Nancy Ostrander June 29, 2020

June 29, 2020

Good morning everyone, Our Fiscal Administrator Hank Solowiej has asked us to reach out to other Counties to see if any of you have developed/implemented a teleworking policy. Erie County, authorized teleworking, albeit without a formal policy, while we remained closed to the public. We are re-opening to the public on July 1st and are considering implementing a formal, temporary teleworking policy through the end of the year. Any samples you are willing to share would be appreciated. Thank you. Stay safe, Nancy Nancy A. Ostrander, MLIS, CLRP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Director, Human Resources Board of Erie County Commissioners nostrander(a)eriecounty.oh.gov<mailto:nostrander@eriecounty.oh.gov> 2900 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 Ph: (419) 627-7662 Fax: (419) 627-7599 Erie County Department of Human Resources * Personnel Administration * Risk Management * Workers' Compensation * Benefits Administration * Wellness * CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information transmitted (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or Protected Health Information (PHI) which is personal information about an individual’s health care. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution or transmission of the PHI without the individual’s consent is strictly prohibited and may subject you to penalties under federal and state law. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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Wage Information
by Pamela Davis June 18, 2020

June 18, 2020

Good afternoon, We are reviewing wages for two positions and would like to have comparable information from other Counties. The positions we are looking at are: - Sewer Department Manager - Water & Projects Director Thank you in advance for sharing! Pam Davis Muskingum County Human Resources County Courthouse 401 Main Street Zanesville, OH 43701 Phone: 740-588-4371

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