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01/01/2013 <br /> General: Travel and expense reimbursement provided for in this section shall apply <br /> to both the Employees of the City and the members of the City Council traveling <br /> specifically to conduct City business. <br /> 13. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL <br /> 13.1 Employee Performance Appraisal <br /> Schedule: Employees will normally have their performance evaluated at least once <br /> during the probationary period, at the employee's one -year anniversary date, and <br /> every twelve (12) months thereafter. Performance evaluations will be maintained in <br /> Employee personnel files and will be considered when personnel actions are <br /> contemplated. Performance appraisals will be conducted in accordance with the <br /> established performance appraisal system. Step and annual increases shall not be <br /> granted unless an employee has a satisfactory performance evaluation. <br /> 14. SAFETY <br /> 14.1 General <br /> Safety Policy: The personal health and safety of each Employee of the City and the <br /> prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses are of primary importance to the <br /> City. To the greatest degree possible, management will maintain an environment <br /> free from unnecessary hazards and has established safety policies and procedures for <br /> each department. Adherence to these policies is the responsibility of each <br /> Employee. Overall administration of this policy is the responsibility of each <br /> department head. Violation of established policies and rules may result in <br /> disciplinary action under the discipline section of the City's personnel policy. <br /> 14.2 Safety /Accident Reporting <br /> Forms: Workers' Compensation and OSHA laws require that Employees involved <br /> in job - related accidents and sicknesses file a First Report of Injury as soon as <br /> possible. If necessary the Employee's department head may file the report on behalf <br /> of the injured or sick Employee. The department head is also responsible for filing <br /> an accident report with the City's Safety Officer. <br /> 15. SMOKING <br /> 15.1 General <br /> Prohibited: In the interest of good health, the City discourages Employees from <br /> smoking. Smoking is prohibited within all City buildings and in City owned <br /> vehicles. <br /> Approved Areas: The City Administrator will designate specific outdoor areas as <br /> smoking areas. There will be no smoking in areas not designated as smoking areas. <br /> If smoking results in discomfort to others, smokers are required to stop smoking. <br /> Smoking in non - approved areas may result in disciplinary action. <br /> Page 29 of 51 <br /> Adopted 01/23/2013 <br /> 49 <br />