What: Two ASCMV personnel policies: a compensation policy (reviews, evaluations, raises, longevity pay) and a hiring policy letting the shelter create positions mid-year when the budget allows.
Where it stands: Both resolutions were approved by roll call, all yes, on October 22.
Next: Electronic time and payroll system to be running for all staff by January 1; staff said two more animal care positions are needed.
Details
The compensation policy was reviewed and approved by city HR. Staff said it aims to recruit and retain staff and ease budgeting, including longevity pay and yearly increases.
A board member asked about accountability for public money; staff described the move from spreadsheet timekeeping to an electronic time and payroll system, being rolled out in batches.
The hiring policy responds to being understaffed in animal care; the joint powers agreement is unclear on who may create positions, and the policy allows it when the budget is there. City budget and finance signed off.
The ASCMV has not adopted the City of Las Cruces HR manual.
Sources
YouTube auto-generated captions of the October 22, 2026 meeting; the policy documents were not read.