IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE establishing the position of Legislative Intern within the Office of the Jackson County Legislature and setting forth provisions governing the appointment, supervision, and employment of Legislative Interns.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6097, June 8, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish a Legislative Internship Program to provide educational and professional development opportunities for students and other qualified individuals interested in public service, local government, public policy, constituent services, communications, and legislative affairs.
SECTION 2. CREATION OF POSITION.
There is hereby established the position of Legislative Intern within the Office of each member of the Jackson County Legislature.
SECTION 3. NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT.
A. Legislative Interns shall be classified as part-time, seasonal employees.
B. Legislative Intern positions are intended primarily for service during the summer months, although a Legislator may appoint interns during any period of the year as deemed necessary and appropriate.
C. Legislative Interns shall serve at the pleasure of the individual Legislator who appoints them and shall have no expectation of continued employment beyond the duration of their appointment.
SECTION 4. NON-MERIT STATUS.
A. Legislative Interns shall be designated as non-merit employees and shall not be subject to the provisions of the County Merit System.
B. Legislative Interns shall not accrue seniority, tenure, or any employment rights beyond those expressly provided by County policy or applicable law.
SECTION 5. APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY.
A. Each County Legislator shall have sole authority to recruit, interview, select, appoint, supervise, evaluate, discipline, and dismiss Legislative Interns serving with...
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