(A) The city’s employee handbook, 2023 edition, incorporated herein, contains information about the city’s employment policies and procedures and an overview of the city’s benefits. For specific information about employee benefits, refer to the plan documents which are controlling. The policies and procedures in this handbook are guidelines only. The city reserves the right to interpret and administer the provisions of this handbook as needed. The provisions of this handbook will repeal and replace all previously adopted policies and procedures governing employment with the city.
(B) Except for the at-will employment policy which can only be changed in writing by the Mayor, this handbook and any of the policies and procedures contained herein are subject to change at the discretion of the city. The city may amend or terminate any policy or procedure contained in this handbook at any time with or without notice. However, the city will communicate any changes to all employees in a timely fashion.
(C) Each employee should read and become familiar with the information contained in this handbook. Failure to comply with the city’s policies or procedures may result in discipline up to and including termination.
(D) The provisions in this handbook are not intended to in any way create any contractual obligations with respect to employment.
(E) These policies and procedures are intended to cover most personnel problems, actions and issues
which may arise. Those not specifically covered will be interpreted by the Mayor; such interpretation will be in concert with the spirit and letter of these policies and procedures. In addition, the Mayor may write administrative memoranda to interpret or clarify existing policies. These memoranda will have the force of policy and will be filed with the personnel policies and procedures.
(F) The policies contained in this handbook apply to all non-elected officers and employees of the city regardless of their departmental assignment or primary responsibilities. These policies may also apply to volunteers, elected officials and members of boards or commissions as required by state and federal laws or as noted within the policy.