County Policies and Procedures

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Chatham County maintains a number of policies that direct, regulate, and guide employees in their day-to-day duties.

Personnel Policy
Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy
HIPAA Privacy Policy

The Chatham County Personnel Policy was originally enacted by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners by resolution on March 11, 1996. It is revised periodically to reflect changing circumstances, and all revisions must be approved by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of the policy is to establish a personnel system that will promote a fair and effective means of employee recruitment and selection, develop and maintain an effective and responsible workforce, and provide the means to remove unsatisfactory employees. This policy is established under the authority of N.C. GEN. STAT. §153A Article 5 and N.C. GEN. STAT. §126 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) Information

Chatham County issued its first formal Equal Opportunity Employment Plan in 2021. The plan was implemented to ensure that Chatham County complied with federal laws affecting discrimination and adverse impact. The intent of this program is to create and maintain an environment that is respectful of fairness and equity for employees, applicants, and customers, serve as a resource by providing guidance to hiring managers to achieve a diverse workplace, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Chatham County Government is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that enhances the quality and perspective of the services we deliver to our residents and visitors. Our policy is grounded in the principle of treating all employees and applicants fairly and equitably, while respecting their privacy and constitutional rights. We strive to ensure equal pay for work of equal value and to acknowledge outstanding performance in all personnel transactions. Furthermore, we are dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other non-merit factor.

Exceptions to this policy are only made where religion or sex constitute bona fide occupational qualifications required by business necessity, and where disability does not unreasonably hinder satisfactory job performance, with or without accommodations. Chatham County is committed to safeguarding employees against discrimination to the fullest extent permitted by law, based on race, color, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, parental status, and military service (past, present, or future). Furthermore, we prohibit retaliation against individuals for participating in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) activities or opposing discriminatory practices.