(A) Disciplinary action may range from a verbal warning to termination. Acts of misconduct that are not permitted and that may subject an employee to disciplinary action at the discretion of the city include:
(1) Unsatisfactory work performance;
(2) Failure to follow guidelines for attendance;
(3) Inappropriate attire or poor personal hygiene;
(4) Behavior that does not fit in with our values or that damages our reputation; and
(5) Unauthorized use of telephones, computers, the electronic communication systems, or other city-owned equipment.
(B) While we believe in giving a chance to improve, some actions are so extreme that they may warrant immediate suspension or termination. Just a few examples include:
(1) Willful misconduct/dishonesty or flagrant violation of the city’s policy;
(2) Harassment of any employee, vendor, or any other individual, as defined by the harassment policy;
(3) Violation of the city’s drug-free workplace policy;
(4) Theft, unauthorized use, abuse, or removal of the city’s property, assets, or property of any city employee or vendor;
(5) Unauthorized disclosure of any confidential information pertaining to the city or employees;
(6) Verbal and/or physical abuse of any person while on city property;
(7) Possession of illegal or unauthorized firearms or other dangerous weapons on city property;
(8) Insubordination or refusal to complete duties as required by management; and
(9) Illegal acts on the city’s premises or during working time.
(C) These lists are not all-inclusive, and we reserve the right to terminate employees on an at-will basis unless otherwise prohibited by state or local law. If during the course of your employment you are convicted of a felony, you must disclose this to a member of management. We will evaluate the nature of the conviction to determine appropriate action.
(Ord. 19, 2015, passed 5-4-15)