Policies and Procedures

Employee Policies and Procedures

Section Title
1.0 Purpose
1.1 Objective of Policies
1.2 Equal Opportunity Policy
1.3 Americans with Disabilities Act
1.4 Employment Relationship
1.5 Adoption of Rules and Regulations
1.6 Amendment Process
1.7 Severability
2.0 Recruiting and Selection
2.1 Proof of Employment Eligibility
2.2 Employment Status Definitions
2.3 Temporary/Seasonal Employment
2.4 Introductory Period
2.5 Residency Requirement
2.6 Nepotism
2.7 Physical Fitness/Mental Health
2.8 Reemployment
2.9 Employee Records
3.0 Exempt/Non-Exempt Employee Status
3.1 Salary Program Administration
3.2 Pay/Work Schedules
3.3 Overtime
3.4 Compensatory Time Off
3.5 Emergency On-Call/Callbacks
3.6 Advance Pay/Leave
3.7 Lunch/Rest Break Periods
3.8 Merit Increases
3.9 Longevity Pay
3.10 Educational Incentive Pay
3.11 Separation Pay
4.0 Purpose - Benefits and Services
4.1 Holidays
4.2 Vacation
4.3 Sick Leave
4.4 Additional Paid Leave
4.5 Administrative Leave
4.6 Unpaid Leave of Absence
4.7 Employee Assistance Program
4.8 Insurance
4.9 Cobra
4.10 Retirement Plan
4.11 Military Leave
4.12 Family and Medical Leave
4.13 Injury Leave/Workers' Compensation
5.0 Work Standards
5.1 Ethics
5.2 Attendance/Tardiness
5.3 Solicitation
5.4 Outside Employment
5.5 Personal Appearance
5.6 Financial Obligations
5.7 Conflict of Interest
5.8 General Conduct
5.9 Indifference Toward Job/Work
5.10 Unsatisfactory Work Performance
5.11 Insubordination
5.12 Violation of Safety Rules
5.13 Failure to Report Policy Violations
5.14 Theft/Dishonesty
5.15 Accepting Gifts
5.16 Disturbance
5.17 Alcohol or Drugs
5.18 Misconduct
5.19 Use of City Equipment
5.20 Unauthorized Use of Official Badge/Uniform
5.21 Political Activities
5.22 Criminal Activity
5.23 Corrective and Disciplinary Action
6.0 Privacy Expectations
6.1 Open Door/Open Communications
6.2 Whistle Blower
6.3 Public Communication
6.4 Telephone Use
6.5 Internet, E-mail, Social Media Use on City Equipment
6.6 Grievances
7.0 Employee Development
7.1 Training
7.2 Employee Performance Evaluations
7.3 Promotions
7.4 Administrative Transfers
7.5 Travel Policy
8.0 Firearms Policy
8.1 Tobacco Free Workplace
8.2 Emergencies Affecting Regular Business Operations
8.3 Violence Free Workplace
8.4 Driving Policy
8.5 Drug & Alcohol Free Work Environment
8.6 Harassment Free Workplace
8.7 Lactation/Breastfeeding Policy
8.8 Employee Access and Identification Badge Policy
8.9 Parking Policy
9.0 Policy - Separation of Employment
9.1 Resignation 
9.2 Layoff
9.3 Incapacity 
9.4 Retirement
9.5 Termination