Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: July 09, 2009 6:00 PM
The North Okanagan Regional District is preparing to pay out severance to a senior employee. Staff were informed Thursday that Jody Anderson is no longer the director of corporate services. “I was dismissed without cause and I didn’t do anything wrong,” said Anderson. “This caught me off guard. It appears that I don’t fit into the administration reorganization plan.” NORD officials are saying little about the matter. “It’s not conducive to good labour relations or respect for her rights to discuss details,” said Greg Betts, administrator, adding that personnel issues are confidential. Anderson was hired as a summer student with NORD in 1975, and she became full-time in 1977. She was appointed corporate officer two years ago. Anderson says she was put on leave a month ago. The corporate officer’s position currently remains vacant and no decisions have been made on filling it. “We are reviewing our options right now,” said Betts, adding that a consultant has been contracted to look at organizational development within the district. Details of a severance package for Anderson are still being determined.
1 comment:
Is it conducive to good labour relations to terminate employees without cause, and then clam up?
The top boss can't even be bothered to show respect and thank Mrs. Anderson for her many years of service?
Do the remaining NORD staff feel equally respected and valued?
On behalf of regional taxpayers, thank you Mrs. Anderson for your many years of working hard for our regional community - you will be missed!
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