(A) The City of Middletown Employee Handbook (2023 Edition) contains information about the city’s employment policies and procedures and an overview of the city's benefits. For specific information about employee benefits, employees should refer to the plan documents, which are controlling. The policies and procedures in this chapter are guidelines only. The city reserves the right to interpret and administer the provisions of this chapter as needed. The provisions of the Handbook will repeal and replace all previously adopted policies and procedures governing employment with the city.
(B) Except for the policy of at-will employment, which can only be changed in writing by the City Commission, this chapter 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 chapter at any time, with or without notice. However, the city will endeavor to communicate any changes to all employees in a timely fashion.
(C) Each employee should read and become familiar with the information contained in this chapter. Failure to comply with the city's policies or procedures may result in discipline, up to and including termination.
(D) The provisions in this chapter are not intended to in any way create any contractual obligations with respect to an employee’s 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 City Commission; such interpretation will be in concert with the spirit and letter of these policies and procedures. In addition, the City Commission 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 chapter apply to all nonelected 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 law or as noted within the policy.
(Ord. 5-11-2023-A, passed 6-8-2023)