Legislation Details

File #: RES-2026-0517    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Referred
File created: 4/21/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 5/13/2026 Final action:
Title: RE: Approval of the Genesee County Employee Notification System Usage Policy Manual
Attachments: 1. Final_Genesee_Notification_Policy
To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson

From: Michael Dawisha, CIO

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RE: Approval of the Genesee County Employee Notification System Usage Policy Manual

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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of the Genesee County Employee Notification System Usage Policy Manual
BACKGROUND:
Genesee County currently does not have a formal policy or established system in place for employee-wide emergency notifications. As County operations continue across multiple departments and locations, there is a need to establish guidance for the potential use of a centralized notification system to communicate urgent information to employees.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for authorized use of the Genesee County Employee Notification System to communicate time-sensitive information to County employees. The notification system is intended to provide rapid notification during emergencies and significant operational disruptions that may affect employee safety, County facilities, or continuity of County operations. The system shall not replace routine departmental communication channels.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
Coordination may be required for updated employee contact information.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
There is no impact on the budget.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Approved by IT.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This request conforms to the County priority of Healthy, Livable & Safe Communities by supporting timely emergency communication to County employees during situations that may affect safety or operations.





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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, Genesee County does not have a formal policy or established system in place for employee-wide emergency notifications; and
WHEREAS, County operations span multiple d...

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