August 25, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil rewrites the City's complaint process for employees to match state law.
The ordinance replaces the City code's rules for how City employees bring work complaints, alone or as a group, to City leaders. The City says the old rules did not match NC Statute Section 8(b). It says the new process lets complaints be heard quickly and fairly, without punishment for speaking up. A matching staff policy with plain guidance was also adopted.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
Official title: Ordinance amending Sections 2-226 through 2-230 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the Grievance Procedure to align with NC Statute Section 8(b); and to adopt an administrative grievance policy & process that aligns with the ordinance and provides clear, easy-to-understand guidance to employees
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ullman and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Ordinance Number 5250- Ordinance amending Sections 2-226 through 2-230 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the Grievance Procedure to align with NC Statute Section 8(b); and to adopt an administrative grievance policy & process that aligns with the ordinance and provides clear, easy-to-understand guidance to employees”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item H