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City of Arden Hills Personnel Policy Effective February 29,2016 EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES Job Posting The City of Arden Hills will post all job openings internally, and may also be publicized in a local newspaper or through other news media deemed necessary, in order to encourage qualified persons to apply. Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the Director of Administrative Services, appropriate Supervisor, the respective Council Committee, and appointed by the City Council. Such notice shall include the job titles, duties, and the date the position is intended to be filled. Transfers The City Council in their discretion may transfer employees from one department to another or transfer work between departments of the City or to independent contractors. Conduct as a City Employee In accepting City employment, employees become representatives of the City and are responsible for assisting and serving the citizens for whom they work. An employee's primary responsibility is to serve the residents of Arden Hills. Employees should exhibit conduct that is ethical, professional, responsive, and of standards becoming of a City employee. To achieve this goal, employees must adhere to established policies, rules, and procedures and follow the instructions of their supervisors. Staff Guidelines Since all employees share the responsibility for keeping their department operating in an orderly, safe and efficient manner, they are entitled to know the types of conduct, which will contribute to fulfilling their department's functions. At a minimum all employees are required to: BE ON TIME Supervisors depend on each employee for help in maintaining important work schedules. Being at the job location and ready to begin work at the specified time will get things off to the right start. An employee who wishes to flex their hours must submit a form to their supervisor for approval. The form will indicate the regular schedule of the employee as well as the requested flex hours. If approved and signed by the supervisor, the form will be filed in the employee's Personnel File and is updated annually. BE REGULAR Excessive absenteeism or tardiness jeopardizes an employee's job and creates problems for supervisors and fellow workers. An employee is required to furnish satisfactory evidence that their absence is justified if their supervisor requests it. GIVE ADVANCE NOTICE WHEN USING UNSCHEDULED PERSONAL TIME OFF An employee must notify their supervisor as early as possible if using 13