Los Alamos County Personnel Board Meeting – February 11, 2026

The Personnel Board convened on February 11, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM local time (16:15 UTC) to consider the 2026 Work Plan revision and a scheduled training session. Following technical setup and preliminary discussion, the board voted on an amendment to the work plan and adjourned without conducting the training item.

Consent Calendar

• No consent calendar items were noted. The meeting focused on a single business item.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were made. The meeting had no public participation.

Discussion Items

• 2026 Work Plan Revision (Attachment A): Chair David Hampton presented the amended Attachment A, which lists County Council priorities relevant to the board. The board discussed whether to include the category “Intergovernmental, Tribal, Regional Relations, and Partnerships.” Member Sarah Hoover argued that the board’s primary duties—advising on personnel issues and hearing appeals—do not involve collaborating with outside entities such as Triad or neighboring Pueblos. Member Jennifer Best noted that past salary studies included discussion of Triad, but Hoover countered that the board’s role is focused on county operations. Member Stephanie Haaser questioned the relevance, stating the board does not engage in external collaboration. Despite these concerns, Chair Hampton expressed openness to including the category as a way to reflect the board’s advisory scope. The discussion preceded a formal vote.
• Training Item (Employment Appeal Hearings): Agenda item 21265-26 scheduled a training by Tony Ortiz of Ortiz-Zamora Attorneys at Law, LLC. During preliminary remarks, board members and staff noted that the training might be removed from the agenda due to time constraints and a desire to keep the meeting short. No training was conducted.

Key Outcomes

• Vote on Work Plan Amendment: A motion was made to approve the 2026 Work Plan with the addition of “Intergovernmental, Tribal, Regional Relations, and Partnerships” to Attachment A. The motion passed 3–1, with member Haaser dissenting. The board thus approved the revised 2026 Work Plan as amended.
• Training Postponed: The scheduled training on employment appeal hearings was not held. Staff indicated the agenda would be amended to remove the item, and no future date was announced during the meeting.
• Adjournment: The meeting adjourned shortly after the vote.