TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PREFACE
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I.
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PURPOSE
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1492
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II.
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SCOPE
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III.
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HOURS OF WORK
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1492
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IV.
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OVERTIME
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1492
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V.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS—GENERAL FUND EMPLOYEES
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1494
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A.
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LEAVE
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1494
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1.
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Vacation Leave
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1494
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2.
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Sick Leave
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1495
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3.
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Use of Sick Leave
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1495
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4.
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Judicial Leave
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1495
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5.
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Professional Leave
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1496
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6.
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Bereavement Leave
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1496
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7.
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Military Leave
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1496
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8.
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Leave Without Pay
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1496
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9.
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Maternity Leave
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1496
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B.
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RETIREMENT
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1497
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C.
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HOLIDAYS
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1497
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D.
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UNIFORMS
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1497
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E.
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SOCIAL SECURITY
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1498
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F.
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WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
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1498
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VI.
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PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL—ALL CITY EMPLOYEES
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1498
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VII.
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PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS
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1498
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VIII.
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RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
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IX.
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PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
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1499
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X.
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DISCIPLINARY ACTION (EXCEPT PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES)
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1500
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A.
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REASONS FOR ACTION
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1500
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B.
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DISMISSAL AND DEMOTION
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1500
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C.
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SUSPENSION
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1501
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D.
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APPEAL
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1501
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E.
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HEARING
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1502
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XI.
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GRIEVANCES
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1503
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XII.
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OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
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XIII.
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POLITICAL ACTIVITY
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1504
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XIV.
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PERSONNEL AND PAYROLL RECORDS
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1505
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XV.
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SAFETY
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XVI.
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PERSONAL CONDUCT
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1505
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XVII.
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REDUCTION IN FORCE
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1505
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XVIII.
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CO-OP STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
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XIX.
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SUPPLEMENTAL DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES
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1506
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XX.
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POLICY OF DRUG TESTING AND PROVIDING A DRUG FREE WORK PLACE
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Section 1. INTRODUCTION
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Section 2. DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY
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Section 3. TESTING PROCEDURES
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ATTACHMENT A—Affirmative Action Plan
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ATTACHMENT B—City of Tuscumbia Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
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PREFACE
The policies outlined in this document govern the administration of matters affecting
personnel employed by the City of Tuscumbia. In order to avoid any misunderstanding
or misinterpretation the following definitions are applicable:
City of Tuscumbia.
The duly constituted governing body of the city or its physical limits whichever is
applicable.
Discriminatory practices.
Any overt or covert act or statement intended to discredit, deny or demean a person
or group of persons based on their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
or political affiliation or belief.
Grievance.
A complaint based upon an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application
of any existing policies, rules, regulations or agreements promulgated or executed
by the city.
Part-time employee.
An employee who works less than the normal work week of forty (40) hours, hired on
a permanent or temporary basis.
Part-time hourly employee.
An employee who is hired for a specified period and could work any number of hours
required. These employees do not participate in the benefits program.
Permanent employee.
An employee who works a normal work week and who has been retained beyond the initial
six (6) months' probationary period.
Probationary employee.
A full-time employee who has not completed the probationary employment period. The
probationary employment period is six (6) months from the initial date of employment.
Temporary employee.
An employee hired for a specific period of time or for the duration of a project or
activity.
Salary employee (non-exempt).
Those personnel who are paid on a vacation basis and are eligible for payment of approved
over-time work.
Salaried employees (exempt).
Personnel whose job requirements make it difficult to define exact hours during which
they will accomplish assigned tasks and for whom the term over-time does not apply.
Salaried employees will generally be asked to perform tasks that can be accomplished
during normal operating hours; however, in the event that it is required to give additional
effort in order to accomplish assignments, it is expected that this will be done.
Figure 1 is a list of the exempt employees.
Privacy of information: The city will not collect or maintain any information on employees
which is not pertinent to the accomplishment of the purpose of the city. Employment
application forms will only be used to request information for the purpose of determining
qualifications and suitability for the position desired. Withholding requested information
may jeopardize an applicant's determination of eligibility. The content of these forms
will be kept confidential by personnel authorized to maintain and have access to them.
No information will be divulged to anyone outside the city government without the
approval of the city clerk and the written approval from the individual. All information
requested on routine forms will be for record-keeping purposes only. Failure of any
employee to provide necessary information may result in applicable adverse personnel
action or loss of benefits. (Ref. Public Law 93-479 Sec. 3, Title 5, Sec. 552 a, b
(Privacy Act), U.S. Code.)
Civil service employees:
All employees of the city are covered by rules and regulations of the civil service
board. In any instance where the policies and procedures stated in this document conflict
with civil service rules, the civil service rules will apply for those employees covered.
FIGURE 1. EXEMPT EMPLOYEES
All Department Heads
(Ord. No. 07-0702, 7-2-2007)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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