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AttachmentA C.City Tools and Equipment: City tools and equipment shall not be used for anything other than city purposes unless approved by the council. D.Outside Employment: An employee's activities outside working hours must not interfere with the performance of the employee's job with the city. An employee must have the approval of his/her department head before obtaining outside employment. An employee must notify his/her department head of the outside employer's name and address, the hours of his/her work and a description of duties. E.Political Activity: No city employee shall directly or indirectly: 1.During his/her hours of employment, solicit or receive political funds. 2.At any time use his/her authority or official influence to compel any employee: a.to apply for membership in or to become a member of a political organization. b.to pay or promise to pay any assessment, subscription or political contribution. c.to take part in any political activity. (Ord. 1153, 9-26-1994) F.Layoffs: When necessary due to reorganization or budgetary constraints, layoffs of regular full-time and part-time employees may occur. The City Manager will decide which job classes within a department are subject to layoff. Within a department and job class, the City Manager will consider job performance, qualifications and length of service to determine which employee(s) will be affected by the layoff. (Ord. 1230, 8-23-1999) G.Conflict of Interest: It is expected that every employee shall exercise good judgment in avoiding becoming involved with conflicting outside business interests. These include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.Those in which an employee has financial interest in, or receives benefits from, a business in which he/she occupies a position which may enable him/her to influence the placing of city business either inside or outside the city government. 2.Those in which an employee accepts full-time or part-time work elsewhere, where such activity interferes with their duties and job performance at the city. 3.Those in which an employee may gain access to information not generally available to the public which may allow him/her to directly or indirectly gain anything of value. H.Endorsement of Products or Services: No employees of the City will endorse any product or service offered by a private business, which will ultimately be used in sale or advertising promotions. This includes statements of interpretation about the product or service or the providing of information in such a manner which implies endorsement. I.Acceptance of Gratuities: Minnesota Statutes section 471.895, prohibiting the giving of gifts by interested persons and the receipt of such gifts by public officials is hereby adopted by reference. (Ord. 1153, 9-26-1994) J.Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted in any city building or city vehicle. Smoking includes carrying a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe. This policy is in compliance with requirements of the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act. In an effort to provide and promote a healthy, comfortable and productive working environment, use of tobacco products (e.g. chewing tobacco, smoking, etc.) is prohibited in all city buildings, vehicles and equipment. (Ord.1401, 12-13-2010) K.Harassment: The harassment of any employee of the city by any other employee or nonemployee is prohibited. The city will not tolerate the harassment of any of its employees and will take immediate, positive steps to stop it when it occurs. The city manager shall establish and administer a detailed policy prohibiting harassment, including specific measures which will be taken when harassment occurs. (Ord. 1339, 6-20-2006)