(A) Decisions about hiring, promoting, evaluating, awarding salary increases, job assignment, terminating employees, and the awarding of contracts for goods, services, and public works projects should be based on the qualifications, performance, and ability of the employee or contractor. Every attempt to avoid favoritism and conflicts of interest in employment related and contractual decisions instills confidence of the electorate in its government.
(B) The purpose of this policy is to prohibit certain individuals from being employed by the town in a position in which a relative, as defined in this subchapter, provides direct supervision. Additionally, this policy regulates contracting with relatives of individuals employed by the town for goods, services, and public works projects.
(Ord. 2012-499, passed 6-21-2012)