All employees of the town serve at the will of the employer. However, to provide for professional and consistent delivery of services by employees, the employer has adopted the following general principles to administer disciplinary actions.
(A) Employees should be advised of expected job behavior, the types of conduct that the employer has determined to be unacceptable, and the normal penalties for unacceptable behavior.
(B) Immediate attention will be given to policy and performance infractions.
(C) Each offense shall be dealt with objectively.
(D) Department heads and the Superintendent of Public Works shall be responsible for noting unacceptable workmanship and any performance/ policy infractions. Verbal or written notices to the employee are acceptable means of communication, as long as the supervisor has a record by date of infractions. Multiple infractions within a calendar year shall result in a recommendation to the Town Council, which will make final determination regarding demotions, suspensions, or termination of the employee.
(E) An employee may file a written grievance stating the nature of the grievance, expected resolution, and facts which affect the conditions of the grievance. Said grievance shall be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer and the President of the Town Council. A written response will be remitted to the employee within 21 days.
(F) An offense considered criminal in nature shall be administered as stipulated in § 34.03.
(Ord. 2015-38, passed 12-14-15; Am. Ord. 2018-14, passed 9-24-18; Am. Ord. 2019-17, passed 11-25-19)