(a) Attendance. Reporting to work on time, regular attendance during all scheduled hours of work, and continuing to work to the end of the work period are required of every employee. Employees who frequently are late to work will have their pay reduced proportionately. A written warning for repeated tardiness will be given an employee prior to any pay reduction.
(b) Absence.
(1) Absence for any reason must be reported to the department head at least thirty minutes prior to the scheduled starting time.
(2) Three consecutive days' absence without reporting shall be considered willful resignation.
(3) The City maintains the right to investigate any employee's absence.
(c) Safety and Accidents.
(1) Different departments have varying safety rules relating to the type of function performed within the department. The employee's immediate department head will acquaint the employee with the safety rules applicable to the job and department.
(2) All employees working for the City are covered by Worker's Compensation. Employees must file an immediate written report with the department head for all injuries sustained while on the job.
(d) Expense Reimbursement. Expenses incurred by employees in carrying out authorized City business shall be reimbursed. However, such expenses must be itemized on a form provided by the Finance Director, with substantiating receipts, and approved by the Mayor and/or the Manager.
(e) Clothing Allowance. Those employees whose duties necessitate the use of special protective clothing or whose duties would cause damage to the personal clothing shall be entitled to a clothing allowance in the amount established by Council.
(f) Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling.
(1) Alcoholic beverages of any kind are not to be consumed by employees during the course of any work day, including breaks or meal period. In addition, no employee shall keep alcoholic beverages on City property or report to work with the odor of alcohol on his or her presence. Detection of alcohol or the effects of alcohol on employees is a serious breach of policy which can lead to discharge.
(2) Suspicion of selling or bringing drugs on City premises will be directed to the Mayor. Findings will determine further action. Drug abuse can result in dismissal.
(3) Gambling, lotteries or games of chance operated by individuals on City property violates policy and can lead to discharge.
(g) Gifts and Gratuities.
(1) No merchandise or moneys in the form of gifts and gratuities shall be accepted by any City employee.
(2) No employee shall accept tips or gifts for the service he or she is performing.
(3) City policy prohibits the acceptance of gifts from individuals and/or companies doing or attempting to do business with the City.
(Ord. 19-85. Passed 9-3-85.)