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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 25-21
TO: MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE
CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE
FROM: FRANK WHITE, JR.
JACKSON COUNTY EXECUTIVE
DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2025
RE: EXECUTIVE ORDER UPDATING THE PERSONNEL RULES OF JACKSON COUNTY
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitutional Home Rule Charter of Jackson County, Missouri, and Section 706.1 of the Jackson County Code of Ordinances, the County Executive is authorized to adopt reasonable rules to implement the policies and provisions of Chapter 706 governing personnel administration; and
WHEREAS, Section 706.1 expressly provides that “The County Executive shall, by executive order, adopt reasonable rules to implement this chapter and the policies expressed in this chapter,”; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to update the Personnel Rules of Jackson County to reflect current practices, clarify certain provisions, and modernize key policies to ensure fairness, compliance, and effective administration; and
WHEREAS, these updates do not create, consolidate, abolish, or reorganize departments and are therefore not subject to legislative disapproval under Article II, Section 16(4) of the Constitutional Home Rule Charter of Jackson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as County Executive of Jackson County, Missouri, pursuant to the Home Rule Charter and Section 706.1 of the Jackson County Code of Ordinances, I, Frank White, Jr., do hereby order as follows:
1. Adoption of Updated Personnel Rules.
The Personnel Rules of Jackson County, Missouri, as attached hereto and incorporated by reference, are hereby amended and updated in their entirety, effective immediately upon issuance of this Executive Order.
2. Summary of Key Updates.
The updates include, but are not limited to:
o Modernization of the sexual harassment and workplace conduct policies to reflect current legal standards and best practices;
o Clarification of the distinction between merit and non-merit employees;
o Implementation of an early retirement incentive program designed to support long-serving associates in their transition to retirement while reducing long-term pension liabilities and operational costs; and
o Streamlining of outdated or duplicative language for improved clarity and consistency.
3. Effective Date.
This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance and shall remain in force until amended or superseded by a subsequent Executive Order.
4. Non-Applicability of Legislative Disapproval.
Pursuant to Article II, Section 16(4) of the Constitutional Home Rule Charter of Jackson County, this Executive Order is not subject to legislative disapproval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of Jackson County to be affixed this 7th day of October, 2025.
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Frank White, Jr.
County Executive of Jackson County, Missouri