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4sz Chairman Garrett referred to Item VI - Continued consideration of a new County Personnel Policy. Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved that the Board adapt the County Personnel Policy as written, effective July 1, 1976, since it was going to be a policy instead of an Ordinance. Chairman Garrett stated that she did not mind the wor~,policy as long as it is going to be inforced as strongly and as strictly as if it were an Ordinance. "2 think if we are doing something that is going to be a policy and nobody is going to pay attention to, then we are wasting our time." Commissioner' Walker replied, "it will be enforced as long as this Board saes that it is enforced." Commissioner Whitted questioned one item that had to do with this year's budget and he inquired if appropriaticns had been made concerning the longevity pay. The Finance Officer replied that this had been in- cluded in the proposed budget. Discussion ensued concerning longevity pay. Commissioner Pinney stated that he had questions on Page 38 of the Ordinance. Page 38, Section 7, subsection (b). Chairman Garrett read subsection (b) and inquired of Commissioner Pinney, "Your concern is7" He replied that there were some white people that would fall in this category. "There are people who can not read and things like this and would fall into a category that would come in this section." Chairman Garrett stated that she agreed with Commissioner Pinney and that the Ordinance attempted to address a universal problem. Discussion ensued. Tt was agreed by consensus of the Board that the Ordinance should contain the wording as follows: "In keeping with both of these require- ments, the County will make every effort to hire minority group appli- cants and individuals with special handicaps who may not be fully qualified for a particular job, provided that the deficiencies are such that they can be eliminated through orientation and on the job training." Chairman Garrett called attention to the requirement that a Grievance Board should be appointed. Chairman Garrett called for a vote on the motion of Commissioner Walker. All members of the Board voted aye and the motion was passed. (For copy of the County :Personnel Policy see Minute Docket Book Nine, Page 485 ) - Commissioner whitted moved that the meeting time be extended in order to complete the Agenda. Commissioner Walker stated that he must leave and he was excused. t Chairman Garrett referred to Item V2I: Reports from the County Attorney; 1. Release of Insolvents Personal Property Taxes levied before 1965. Mrs. GArrett recognized A. B. Coleman, Jr., County Attorney, and he advised the Board that they must first make the decision that the personal property taxes for the period from 1929 were uncollectable. He stated that he saw them as a liability to the County as the Tax Supervisor must continue to carry these accounts on his tax books. The statistic reveal for this period of time the uncollectable tax amounts to $1,118,000. He stated that this amounted to $2,500 per year over a 47 year period and the problem involved is one of locating the delinquent tax payers. The Finance Officer stated that even if the Board released the taxes, it would not prohibit the collection of the taxes, if the citizens voluntarily came forth to pay their accounts.