The following uniform policy shall be followed for the departments designated below.
(A) Utility department employees.
(1) New employees will be provided with an initial set of uniform items as prescribed by the department head after completion of their introductory period. Following the initial distribution, each employee will be reimbursed in the amount as shall be set by the Town Council from time to time annually for the purchase of uniforms, work boots and other prescribed uniform necessities.
(2) All employees must wear the prescribed uniform for their department, which has identifying logo of the town supplied by the town.
(B) Police Department employees.
(1) New employees will be provided with an initial set of uniform items as prescribed by the Town Marshal. Following the initial distribution, each employee will be reimbursed in the amount as shall be set by the Town Council from time to time annually for the purchase of uniforms and other prescribed uniform necessities.
(2) All employees must wear the prescribed uniform for their department, which has identifying logo of the town supplied by the town.
(3) These uniforms are provided and maintained at no cost to the employee. All employees who are provided uniforms must wear them while on the clock for the town. Worn out uniforms and equipment must be returned to the department prior to purchase of replacement pieces.
(4) The Town Marshal, with approval of the Town Council, will address any other uniform requirements.
(Ord. 2016-07, passed 12-28-2016)