The Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB) Personnel Policies and Procedures Employee Hand has been adopted by the governing Board of the SPTHB to establish uniform procedures and policies that provide consistent and fair treatment of personnel actions related to recruitment, selection, and employment. This manual is intended to strengthen communication and efficiency related to personnel administration and empower employees to be productive and progressive in the completion of their duties. These policies and procedures apply to all employed by the SPTHB, regardless of funding source or duty location.