Cass County Government recently established a new policy regarding the use of face masks in county buildings. To help better serve the public during these difficult times, Cass County will provide visitors with disposable paper masks and they are expected to be worn during their stay in the Courthouse/Annex Building. County employees are also expected to wear face masks when serving the public and when social distancing is not possible. Access to county buildings is STILL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - wearing a mask will not grant access to buildings without an appointment. Appointments are still necessary for public access. The details for this policy can be found below.

 

- Cloth and disposable paper masks are acceptable for limiting the spread of COVID-19.

 

- Types of cloth masks: Cass County will provide cloth masks to employees (available through the Administration Office). Employees may also wear their own purchased or home-made cloth mask. As per the CDC, cloth masks should: fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face; be secured with ties or ear loops; include multiple layers of fabric; allow for breathing without restriction; be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape.

 

- Disposable masks will be provided to all County visitors at the Security Desks at the entrances to the Courthouse and Annex Building.

 

- Visitors shall wear the masks provided throughout their stay in the Courthouse/Annex buildings (unless they indicate they are unable to wear a mask).*

 

- Employees shall wear masks in the Courthouse and Annex Building in the following situations: Anytime they are meeting with a member of the public. Anytime they are within six feet of another individual for 10 minutes or more.

 

- This policy will remain in place until rescinded or amended.

 

*This policy has been reviewed by Fargo Cass Public Health. County employees are to use judgement in enforcement if someone cannot wear a mask due to various reasons.