Douglas County Policies and Procedures
To further its accountability to the citizens and taxpayers of Douglas County, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC, Board) adheres to the following principles of governance.
Board of County Commissioners Policy Manual [415KB]
Administrative Policies and Procedures
The following documents represent the county’s operating policies and procedures. These policies and procedures are necessary for the efficient, effective operation of county government, and have been delegated from the County Commissioners to the County Manager.
Employee Handbook »
Records Retention Schedules »
County Attorney
Continuation of a Public Hearing When a Quorum is Not Available [23KB]
Delegation of Authority and Procedures for the Preparation and Execution of Contracts [31KB]
Employee Subpoena / Notice of Deposition / Legal Matters [25KB]
County Manager
Authorization to Execute Documents Previously Approved by the Board [23KB]
County Vehicle Usage Policy [37KB]
Delegation of Authority for the Settlement of Litigation [27KB]
Disposition of County Personal Property [26KB]
August 2011
Form - Disposition of County-Owned Personal Property [10KB]
Fee Waiver Policy [22KB]
Live Internet Audio Procedures [29KB]
Philip S. Miller Hearing Room Procedures [34KB]
Procedures for Disposal of County-Owned Land [35KB]
Procedures for County Employee Testimony Presented to Non-County Organizations [23KB]
Prohibition of Smoking in All Buildings and Vehicles Owned, Leased or Operated by Douglas County [28KB]
Public Meeting Policy and Procedures [25KB]
Requests by Public for Auxiliary Aids (ADA Compliance) [88KB]
Requests for Public Records Procedure [38KB]
Community Planning and Sustainable Development
Authorization regarding Installation, Removal and Maintenance of Traffic Control Devices [76]
Compliance with Douglas County Roadway Design and Construction Standards [24KB]
County Field and Use Policy [84KB]
Evaluation and Acquisition of Tax-Delinquent Land [29KB]
Procedures for Special Events on County Roads, Streets, and Other Rights of Way [31KB]
Referral Agency Policy [25KB]
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) [450KB]
Emergency Documents and Policies
Resolution Establishing Emergency & Disaster Authorizations (EDAR) [103KB]
Emergency and Disaster Financial Administration Policy [77KB] Revised January 2012
Emergency Operation Plan [3.2MB]
2011 Annual Operating Plan [259KB]
Emergency Management Coordinating Group (EMCG) Resolution [82KB]
Management Limitations - 3.7 Emergency Preparedness
Employee Emergency Response Procedures [295KB]
Facilities
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) [38KB]
Fairgrounds Policies and Procedures [1.5MB]
Finance
County Manager and Commissioner Authorization for Approval of Financial Transactions [24KB]
Commitment of Fund Balance [44KB]
Debt Guidelines [23KB]
Elected Official and Department Director Latitude in Expending Approved Budgets [30KB]
Fiscal Management Policies [34KB]
Meals, Mileage, Travel and Miscellaneous Expenses [37KB]
Purchasing Cards [35KB]
Purchasing of Goods and Services [31KB]
Use of Petty Cash Funds [27KB]
Human Resources
Background Investigation [33KB]
DOT CDL Driver [62KB]
Drug-Free Workplace [41KB]
Employee Mandatory Disclosures [29KB]
Fingerprinting Policy [32KB]
Medical Leave Status [32KB]
Military Leave [28KB]
On-Call [32KB]
(updated 5/2012)
Pay-for-Performance [24KB]
Reduction in Force [23KB]
Remote Access [25KB]
Sick Bank [26KB]
Information Technology
GIS Data [27KB]
Use of Electronic Mail [25KB]
Public Works Operations
Tree Removal [106KB]
Vehicle Idling Policy [38KB]
Sheriff
County Disposition of Unclaimed Property [28KB]
Treasurer
Cash/Check and Deposit Handling [935KB]
Credit Card/E-Check Handling Policy and Procedures [1.75MB]
Investment Policy [444KB]
