Res. #24-006 - Adopting a Revised Personnel Policy

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1.3 Authority Rights: The City reserves the right to operate and manage its affairs in all respects in accordance with existing and future laws and regulations. These rights shall specifically include, but not be limited to, the right to adopt, amend, repeal, interpret or terminate the personnel policy and work rules without prior notice. The City reserves the right to make these changes retroactive or prospective. Amendments shall be effective on the day of adoption unless a different date is specified. The City further reserves the right to make reasonable variations to this policy where the City Council determines that a strict and literal application of the policy would cause undue hardship on the City, its Employees, or an individual Employee. Interpretation: The City Administrator shall make an initial interpretation of these policies or decision on items not covered within these policies and such interpretation will be binding unless modified or overturned by the City Council. This policy supersedes any prior policies, representations or understandings and shall be subject to all applicable State and Federal Laws, as well as City Ordinances. 1.4 Equal Opportunity Employer Non -Discrimination: The City of Centerville strives to provide full and equal opportunities for every person in all areas related to employment, training, promotion, and compensation. No individual shall be discriminated against with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or other privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, disability, or to any other group or class against which discrimination is prohibited by State or Federal law. 2. DEFINITIONS The following words and terms shall have the meaning as defined herein, unless the context indicates otherwise. Absent Without Leave: Any absence of an Employee from duty including any absence for a single day or part of a day that is not authorized by a specific leave of absence or time off under the provisions of this policy. Anniversary Date: The month and day of initial hiring or promotion of a regular full-time or regular part-time Employee. Appointing Authority: The City Council or City Officer to whom the Council has delegated authority to appoint personnel. Benefits: Privileges or other compensation granted to Employees in the form of leaves of absence, insurance, or pay received in lieu of accrued leave upon termination of employment. City: The City of Centerville. City Administrator: The City Administrator of the City of Centerville. Page 2 of 60