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, Article 1. - Purpose The purpose ofthese policies is to establish a W1ifbrm and equitable system of personnel administration for the employees of the City of Blue Earth. Public employees have a high degree of visibility to the general public and therefore must exercise their duties with particular care and caution to insure prompt, efficient, high quality services to the public. These policies may be amended any time at the sole discretion of the City. Article 2. - Scope A. Except as otherwise specifically provided, these policies apply to all employees of the City except: I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Elected Officials Contracted Consultants such as City Attorney, City Engineer, Building Inspector, Airport Manager, and Health Officer Members of City Boards, Commissions and Committees Volunteer firefighters and other volunteer personnel Employees of Blue Earth Light and Water Emergency employees B. All employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement entered into in accordance with the Public Employers Labor Relations Act, Minnesota Statutes S 179.61 - 179.77, and S 179A.OI - 179A.25 shall be exempt from any of these provisions which directly conflict with the language in the bargaining agreement. C. Nothing in these policies is intended to modifY or supersede any applicable provision of State Law, Federal Law, or City Charter. Where applicable State or Federal Law, or City Charter provisions come into conflict with the Personnel Policies, the provisions in the applicable law or the Charter will be deemed to be the controlling documents. D. Any provisions contained in contracts between the City, City Administrator, and the Economic Development Director shall be exempt from any of these provisions which are in direct conflict. E. Any policy contained herein which does not conflict with labor agreements and provisions specified above shall remain in force and effect and shall continue to govern the actions of all employees. Article 3. - Definitions For purposes of these rules, the following definitions shall apply: APPOINTING AUTHORITY - The individual(s) with authority to make hiring decisions. At the City of Blue Earth this shall mean the City Councilor the City COW1cil's designee.