296.01 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES.

   It shall be the responsibility of each employee to:

   (a)   Have knowledge of and comply with departmental rules and regulations and the policies set forth in this Administration Code;

   (b)   Perform assigned duties at all times and continually strive to improve performance;

   (c)   Serve the residents of the City in a manner which is courteous, helpful, honest and patient;

   (d)   Deal with requests for information from residents and other City employees in a tactfull and pleasant manner;

   (e)   Conduct himself with decorum;

   (f)   Report all unsafe conditions to his supervisor;

   (g)   Observe safety rules and common safety practices;

   (h)   Report all personal injuries and property damage accidents to his supervisor;

   (i)   Be regular in attendance;

   (j)   Observe the working hours and starting time established by the City for his department and/or division;

   (k)   Notify department supervisors within one-half hour of the beginning of the shift or per departmental rules if unable to report for work as scheduled;

   (l)   Notify department supervisors if he expects to be tardy;

   (m)   Stay at his duty station unless the supervisor gives approval to leave;

   (n)   Apprise shift replacements of the status of on-going operations;

   (o)   Notify his supervisor in writing of any change in personnel data;

   (p)   Fill out and sign required time cards;

   (q)   Fill out and sign required job, equipment and material cards;

   (r)   Use the time clock when so assigned;

   (s)   Gain permission from the City Manager before vending, collecting contributions or soliciting on City property during the employer's time;

   (t)   Exercise care with the moneys and property of the City; and

   (u)   Cooperate in any investigation being conducted by the City.

   Violations of these responsibilities shall result in progressive disciplinary action as described in Section 296.02.

(Ord. 14-78. Passed 11-28-78.)