A. Working Hours: Except as otherwise specifically provided, the normal work week (pay period) of Town employees shall consist of forty (40) hours per week of work, exclusive of lunch breaks, or other similar interruptions of work. The work week shall commence one minute after twelve o'clock (12:01) A.M. Monday to twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight Sunday. The Mayor shall determine the schedules of the various units of the Town. Changes in the schedule may be made by an appropriate supervisor as working situations require. (Ord. 89-01, 4-18-1989; amd. 1999 Code)
B. Overtime:
1. At the discretion of the Mayor, reasonable overtime may be required of employees. The performance of such overtime shall be scheduled at the discretion of the appropriate supervisor. In most cases, nonsupervisory classified employees who work more than their regularly scheduled forty (40) hours per week shall be eligible for overtime compensation.
2. All overtime compensation shall be granted in comp time, in lieu of payment, computed at a rate of one and one-half (11/2) hours per one hour of overtime earned, up to the maximum limits allowable by the FLSA. The employee shall be allowed to receive the value of the accrued comp time upon severance of employment. The payment to be received by the employee upon severance shall be computed in accordance with the FLSA.
3. It shall be the responsibility of the Town Clerk, working with the appropriate supervisor, to maintain records of all overtime. These records shall be maintained on a weekly basis.
C. Outside Employment: Any outside employment engaged in by a Town employee must not interfere with or adversely affect the employee's responsibilities with the Town. All employees shall be required to notify the Mayor of the acceptance of outside employment and its nature. If the employee's outside employment interferes with his Town employment, the Mayor may require the employee to terminate the outside employment or face disciplinary action and/or dismissal.
D. Use Of Town Property: No Town employee shall use any property, equipment, vehicle or any other Town-owned materials for private gain, use or convenience. Such property is restricted for the use of employees in the performance of official Town duties connected with official Town functions. Use of such property by an employee of the Town is restricted to use in the performance of official Town duties connected with official Town functions. No employee shall be required to perform services on private property not within the responsibility of his area nor the duties of his position. Such use of Town property by Town employees is cause for disciplinary action and/or dismissal.
E. Conflict Of Interest: Employees exercising influence in connection with a Town contract, purchase, payment or any other financial or monetary transaction and who has a substantial personal interest in the transaction, shall give seventy two (72) hours' written advance notice of the conflict to the Town Council. Failure to disclose a conflict may be grounds for immediate termination.
F. Conduct And Appearance: All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which provides a favorable reflection upon the Town and which demonstrates tact, courtesy and good judgment. Dress should be appropriate for the position held. During the working hours, the employee is expected to devote his energies to the service of the Town and not to personal affairs.
G. Use Of Narcotics And Alcohol: No employee shall use nonprescribed drugs, controlled substances or alcohol while on the job, nor report to work while under the influence of nonprescribed drugs, controlled substances or alcohol.
H. Safety: It is the responsibility of each employee to observe safety procedures at all times. It shall be the responsibility of supervisory personnel to train employees in safety procedures. Any employee who has a question concerning safety practices should inquire of his supervisor. Violation of the adopted safety rules and regulations may result in disciplinary action.
I. Political Activity:
1. Political beliefs, activities and affiliation shall be a private matter of the employees of the Town. No employee nor applicant for a vacant position shall be required to divulge political beliefs as a requirement of employment; nor shall any employee or applicant be required to participate in or make or withhold contributions to political parties or groups.
2. Political activity on the national, State or County level is unrestricted, except that any employee desiring to hold such office shall refrain from any campaign activity while on duty. The State level includes any governmental subdivision of the State except the Town.
J. Disciplinary Action: Failure to comply with any part of this Section may be grounds for disciplinary action and/or dismissal. (Ord. 89-01, 4-18-1989)