ADOPTED - NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Agenda Item No. 2

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PET IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY

RESOLUTION #09-373

WHEREAS, a need has developed to address the issue of a Pet in the Workplace; and

WHEREAS, the Employer has a duty to keep the Workplace free of potential hazards, promote health, safety and orderly conduct.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes the following Ingham County Pet in the Workplace Policy:

Ingham County Pet in the Workplace Policy

Animals in County Facilities: Animals not (used) as service animals (for law enforcement, leaders for the blind or other animals assisting the disabled) are not permitted in Ingham County facilities as a matter of security, health and safety. 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Celentino, Holman, Copedge, Vickers

 Nays:  None    Absent:  Koenig, Grebner    Approved 11/3/09