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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: POL2026-002 A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 Agenda Date: 3/16/2026 In Control: City Council File Type: Policy Agenda Section: Consent Agenda Department: Human Resources Agenda Title: Repeal Personnel Policies and Procedures - BEN 7-0 - City Chaplaincy Program Citywide ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: The City Chaplaincy Program policy (Ben 7-0) was adopted on July 1, 2020, to establish a corps of volunteer ministers to supplement the City’s other employee assistance programs. The program was originally put in place under prior leadership, and while it served a thoughtful purpose, it was never fully implemented. Both our Police and Fire departments continue to have their own chaplaincy policies. If other City staff need chaplain services, we can coordinate through those departments or utilize our Employee Assistance Program. Our goal is to streamline the process and administration while keeping the same level of support. The City wants to keep the strong, informal relationships in place that have worked so well for our staff over the years. RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends repealing Personnel Policies and Procedures - BEN 7-0 - City Chaplaincy Program