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(Jennifer Belfield, Finance Director)
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Ammon City Council
June 2, 2022
Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Resolution 2022-003R, Amending the City of Ammon Personnel Policy Manual
Staff Presenting:
Micah Austin, City Administrator
Recommendation
-Approve the proposed changes to the Personnel Policy Manual by adopting Resolution
2022-003R
Summary of Analysis
1.The current Personnel Policy Manual was adopted on April 15, 2021 by Resolution 2021-006R.
2.The proposed updates to the Personnel Policy Manual will be presented at the June 2, 2022
meeting by the City Administrator.
3.Highlighted Updates from the proposed Personnel Policy Manual:
a.Amended the On Call section of the manual to reflect current practices and to address
issues raised by the employees and department heads regarding On Call requirements.
These changes are shown on page 44 of the proposed Personnel Policy Manual. This is
the most significant change to the PPM in this update.
b.Added Juneteenth (June 19th) as a new Federally recognized holiday.
c.Updated and renamed Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, as was done by
Governor Little in 2021.
d.Added medical benefits to the list of benefits provided to elected officials.
e.Corrected for minor errors throughout the manual.
Financial Impact
-No financial impacts are anticipated from these proposed changes.
Motion
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Attachments:
1.The proposed Personnel Policy Manual will be presented at the meeting.
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CITY OF AMMON
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, IDAHO
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-003R
(Amendment of Personnel Policy Manual)
A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE ADOPTED THE CITY OF AMMON PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL;
PROVIDING FOR RESCISSION AND REPEAL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, THE CITY OF AMMON, Bonneville County, Idaho, has adopted, by Ordinance,
Section 1-15-6, the provision allowing the adoption of policies, procedures, specifications and
standards by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the current Personnel Policy Manual was adopted on April 15, 2021 by
Resolution 2021-006R; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the City of Ammon Personnel Policy Manual
and have determined, and hereby find, that such procedures and policies should be adopted to
allow for consistency in the policies, procedures and programs regarding inspections of
subdivision improvements within the City; and
NOW THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Ammon, Bonneville County, Idaho as follows:
Section 1.That the City Council does hereby findthat the amended policies and procedures
as set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution are reasonable and necessary. The same Exhibit A is
hereby adopted as the official policy of the City of Ammon.
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examination by any interested party.
Section 3.That all resolutions heretofore adoptedwhich are in conflict herewith, are
hereby rescinded and appealed.
Section 4.This resolution shall be in full forceand effect upon the passage and approval by
the City Council and the Mayor, and shall take effect as of the 2 day of June, 2022.
Passed by the City Council and approved by the Mayor this 2nd day of June, 2022.
CITY OF AMMON
By: ____________________________________
ATTEST:Sean Coletti, Mayor
_______________________________________
Kristina Buchan, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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A MMON P ERSONNEL P OLICY M ANUAL
This policy establishes a safe, efficient and cooperative working environment,
establishes the responsibilities and level of performance expected of all City
employees and explains certain benefits provided to City employees.
The policies and benefit offerings outlined in this policy are subject to change at
any time, without prior notice to, and consent of, city employees. Changes may
be made at the sole discretion of the City Council.
All employees of the City are At-Will and are employed at the discretion of the
Mayor and City Council and will have no right to continued employment or
employment benefits, except as may be agreed to in writing and expressly
approved by the City Council. This personnel policy is not a contract of
employment and is not intended to specify the duration of employment or limit
the reasons for which an employee may be discharged. All provisions of this
Policy will be interpreted in a manner consistent with this paragraph. In the
event of any irreconcilable inconsistencies, the terms of this paragraph will
prevail. Only a written contract expressly authorized by the City Council can alter
the at-will nature of employment by the City, notwithstanding anything said by
an Elected Official or supervisor.
Updated Policy Date:
June 2, 2022, Resolution 2022-003R
April 15, 2021, Resolution 2021-006R
December 20, 2018-Resolution 2018-020R
July 12, 2018-Resolution 2018-006R
February 4, 2016-Resolution 2016-002
December 18, 2014-Resolution 2014-012
February 2, 2012-Resolution 2012-002
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MISSION STATEMENT
To serve the public interest by proactively meeting the present and future needs
of the community in a fiscally responsible manner. Through leadership,
education, public input, and organized planning efforts, we will maintain respect
for our history, conserve our resources for the future, promote equality, and
enhance the family friendly community of Ammon.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1: GENERAL POLICIES6
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT6
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT6
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE7
NEPOTISM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROHIBITED7
PREFERENCE FOR PROMOTION FROM WITHIN7
SECTION 2: EMPLOYMENT START-UP8
EMPLOYMENT FORMS TO BE COMPLETED8
PAYROLL REPORTING SYSTEMS8
DISTRIBUTION OF POLICY8
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD8
POSITION REQUIREMENTS9
SECTION 3: RULES OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT10
PERSONAL PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR10
WORKPLACE CONDUCT12
PROHIBITED WORKPLACE CONDUCT13
PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATORY HARASSMENT POLICY15
DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE POLICY16
VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT USE, AND DRIVING SAFETY POLICY21
TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY27
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY32
THE CITY OF AMMON COMPLAINT PROCEDURE35
SECTION 4: EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION, COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS37
CLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES FOR POLICY PURPOSES37
COMPENSATION POLICIES38
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS44
SECTION 5: EMPLOYEE EVALUATION AND DISCIPLINE51
EVALUATION PROCEDURES51
EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL FILES51
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES AND PRINCIPLES52
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REDUCTION IN FORCE55
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REINSTATEMENT PREFERENCE55
RETIREMENT POLICY55
COBRA BENEFITS55
EXIT INTERVIEW55
RESIGNATION POLICY56
ABANDONMENT56
APPENDIX A: CITY OF AMMON ORGANIZATION CHART57
APPENDIX B: SIGNATURE PAGE OF RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING58
APPENDIX C: NEW DRIVER CONTRACT60
APPENDIX D: Controlled Substance Testing Consent Form for Current Employees63
APPENDIX E: DOT Drug Testing Consent Form for Current Drivers64
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SECTION 1: GENERAL POLICIES
1.INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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past. The City is a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, though it is not a
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serves as the governing entity for the City, carrying out local legislative duties and
fulfilling other obligations. Only the Council has authority to establish general
policy for employees, including terms and conditions of employment. The
Council also appoints personnel to help carry out its administrative
responsibilities.
1.2.Each employee should recognize that although he/she may serve as an employee
in the office of an elected or appointed official, he/she remains an employee of
the City, not of the official who supervises his/her work. The terms and
conditions set forth in this policy, and in the resolutions and policy statements
which support it, cannot be superseded by any other official's commitment,
without the express written agreement of the Council or Mayor. That is
particularly true for terms or conditions which would establish a financial
obligation for the City, now or in the future. It is important that all employees
understand the relationship between policy adopted by the Council and
department policy implemented by other officials.
1.3.The terms set forth in this booklet reflect City policy at the time of its printing,
and are subject to change at any time, without prior notice, and at the sole
discretion of the Council.
1.4.As with all elected public officials, the Council is ultimately responsible to the
voters of the City.
2.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
2.1.All selection of City employees and all employment decisions, including
classification, transfer, discipline, and discharge, shall be made without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran
status, non-job related disability, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law. No job or class of jobs will be closed to any individual except
where a mental or physical attribute, gender, or age is a bona fide occupational
qualification. It is the policy of the City to comply in all respects with the
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in this regard, shall be brought to the attention of the Mayor, or in the case of
objection to actions undertaken by the Mayor, to legal counsel for the City.
3.VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
3.1.The City will accord a preference to employment of veterans of the U.S. Armed
Services in accord with provisions of Idaho Code § 65-502 or its successor. In the
event of equal qualifications for an available position, a veteran who qualifies for
preference pursuant to Idaho Code § 65-502 or its successor will be employed.
4.NEPOTISM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROHIBITED
4.1.No person shall be employed by the City when said employment would result in
a violation of the anti-nepotism provisions found in Idaho Code § 59-701,
§18-1359 or their successors. Any such appointment shall be void. No person
related to a Mayor or member of a City Council within the second degree by
blood or marriage may be hired or appointed if the pay is from public funds. No
person related to a manager may report directly to them.
5.PREFERENCE FOR PROMOTION FROM WITHIN
5.1.Qualified individuals who are already employees of the City may be given
preference over outside applicants to fill vacancies in the workforce. This
preference does not apply to department head positions.
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SECTION 2: EMPLOYMENT START-UP
1.EMPLOYMENT FORMS TO BE COMPLETED
1.1.The following pre-employment forms must be completed before the employee
may begin work for the City:
1.1.1.Employment application form.
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1.1.3.Immigration form (I-9), with accompanying identification.
1.1.4.Criminal background check for full-time regular employees with financial
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1.1.5.Benefit forms.
2.PAYROLL REPORTING SYSTEMS
2.1.Reports of hours worked and time on and off the job must be completed in a
timely manner in accord with procedures established by this policy and the
Finance Department. Employee time reports shall contain a certification that it is
a true and correct record of the employee's time and benefit usage for the time
period covered and must be signed by both the department head and by the
employee.
3.DISTRIBUTION OF POLICY
3.1.At time of employment, each employee should receive a copy of the personnel
policy. It is the responsibility of the employee to familiarize himself/herself with
the contents of the personnel policy and to acknowledge its receipt. Voluntary
acceptance of this policy and addendums are required for all City employees and
officials, unless otherwise noted or rendered invalid by law. Periodic updates or
changes shall be distributed and acknowledged.
4.INTRODUCTORY PERIOD
4.1.Employees of the City are subject to a three-month introductory period where
employees must demonstrate their abilities to handle the responsibilities of their
new position. The City uses this three-month period to determine if the
employee meets the job requirements for which the employee was hired. During
this three-month introductory period either the employee or the City may end
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the employment relationship at will, with or without cause or advance notice.
4.2.Employees who transfer or promote to another position within the Cityshall be
subject to the same three-month introductory period. If the employee is
terminated during this introductory period, they maybe returned to their
previous position or transferred to another position they are fully qualified for if
such a vacancy exists with the City.Departmentheads or Council may extend
the introductory period.
5.POSITION REQUIREMENTS
5.1.Positions requiring specific qualifications, such as certifications or licenses shall
detail the requirement(s) in their respective job description. This includes
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associated with the acquisition of a qualification which is a stated condition for
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SECTION 3: RULES OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT
1.PERSONAL PERFORMANCE AND BEHAVIOR
1.1.Each employee of the City is expected to conduct himself/herself as a
professional in harmony with the high standards of the City as established by its
mission statement, policies and other stated goals. Each employee must
recognize that public employees are subject to additional public scrutiny in their
public and personal lives because the public's business requires the utmost
integrity and care. In order to accomplish the goals of the City as a public
institution, each employee is expected to avoid personal behaviors which would
bring unfavorable public impressions of the City and its officials. In order to
accomplish this, each employee:
1.1.1.SHALL be prompt and regular in attendance at work or other required job
functions. Reports of chronic lateness shall be investigated by the
managing official and appropriate disciplinary action, including dismissal,
will be taken if the tardiness continues. Individual department rules may
apply.
1.1.2.SHALL comply with dress standards established in the department for
which the employee works. Dress, grooming, and personal cleanliness of
employees affects the morale and productivity of other employees in the
workplace and the image which the City presents to the public. All
employees are expected to maintain dress, grooming, and personal
hygiene standards which are appropriate for their work assignment.
Radical departures from conventional dress or personal grooming and
hygiene standards are prohibited in the workplace or when representing
the City except when specifically authorized by management. Dress
standards shall be set by the managing official, but in the absence of any
departmental dress standards, clothing shall be appropriate for the
functions performed and shall present a professional appearance to the
public.
1.1.2.1.Shoes must provide safe, secure footing, and offer protection
against hazards. Dress shorts in the summer are permitted, as long
as they are not more than two inches above the knee. Mustaches
and beards should be clean and well-trimmed. It is not in the
interest of management to dictate the private rights of its
employees in regards to body piercing, but because of the safety
factors in working machinery and the overall image we want to
present to our constituents, pierced jewelry shall be professional
and unobtrusive.
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1.1.2.2.In the case of known meetings with customers and fellow business
people, the dress should be appropriate for the meeting. If you
are in doubt about what is appropriate in these cases, it is your
responsibility to contact your managing supervisor for direction in
this matter.
1.1.2.3.Employees who do not meet established personal appearance,
dress, or cleanliness standards may be required to leave work, if
necessary, until the problem is corrected. Employees generally
will not be compensated for time lost when they are required to
leave work to comply with established personal appearance
requirements. Repeated violations may result in disciplinary action
up to and including termination of employment.
1.1.3.SHALL dedicate primary efforts to City employment. Individual
departments have the right to establish unacceptable secondary
employment for department personnel.
1.1.4.SHALL avoid conflicts in appointments and working relationships with
other employees in the City and related agencies. No employee shall
engage in conduct which violates Idaho Code § 18-1356 conflict of
interest laws.
1.1.5.SHALL work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and
members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and
quantity.
1.1.6.SHALL show a sincere regard for the feelings and self-respect of others.
Courtesy is more than surface politeness; genuine regard for others is
recognized in the way you treat constituents and staff or answer the
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awareness of your own, should be the standard by which employees
interact with each other and the public. Positive and productive
interactions should be the goal of every employee.
1.1.7.SHALL be professional and on task when performing job functions.
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1.1.8.SHALL not accept gifts or gratuities in excess of $50.00 in any professional
capacity which could create partiality or the impression of partiality.
1.1.9.SHALL not serve on any board or commission which regulates or
otherwise affects the official duties or personal interests of said official or
employee in a way that could create disadvantage for other members of
the public or advantage for the employee.
1.1.10.SHALL not release personnel information or any other public record
without the express authority of the public official responsible for custody
of the record, without an order from a court of competent jurisdiction, or
an approved request for public information form.
1.1.11.SHALL not use substances, unlawful or otherwise, which will impair the
employee's ability to function as a valued and competent part of the City
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workforce.
1.1.12.SHALL not engage in workplace or public conduct otherwise detrimental
to the accomplishment of the goals established by the Council or the
official or department for whom he/she works.
1.1.13.SHALL respect the workplace and your co-workers that may be sensitive
to fragrances and cologne by limiting the use of these products in the
workplace.
2.WORKPLACE CONDUCT
2.1.Each employee shall be expected to conduct him/herself in the workplace in
accordance with the following rules. These rules are not to be considered an
all-inclusive list of required conduct for City employees. Rather the following
rules are provided to establish fundamental policy guidelines which help define
what is expected and required of all employees. Each employee:
2.1.1.SHALL give his/her best efforts to accomplish the work of the City for
public benefit in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the
elected officials. Each employee shall be subject to the administrative
authority of the official who supervises the department where the
employee works.
2.1.2.SHALL adhere to any code of ethics in his/her profession and avoid
conflicts of interest or using his/her public position for personal gain.
2.1.3.SHALL follow all rules for care and use of public property to assure that
the public investment in equipment is protected and that the safety of
the public and other workers is maintained.
2.1.4.SHALL abide by all departmental rules whether they be written or issued
verbally by the managing official. No employee shall be required to
follow the directive of a managing official which violates laws of any local
jurisdiction, the state, or nation.
2.1.5.SHALL abide by pertinent State and Federal Statute, and City rules
concerning the dissemination of information to the public from public
records or about public matters. The decision to release information from
the public records or to disclose writings or other information in the
hands of a public official belongs with the responsible official who has
official custody of that record. Each employee shall maintain the
confidential nature of records which are not open to public scrutiny in
accordance with the direction of the responsible official.
2.1.6.SHALL follow rules regarding the reporting of work hours. Failure to
follow such rules may be grounds for delayed payment of wages, salaries,
or reimbursements. Repeated or deliberate violations of time reporting
policy shall result in disciplinary action or termination.
2.1.7.SHALL follow department rules regarding breaks and lunch periods.
2.1.8.SHALL follow all rules for reporting on the job accidents. Each employee
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shall cooperate in the reporting and reconstruction of any job-related
accident in order that workplace hazards can be eliminated and that
proper consideration can be accorded to injured workers and the public.
2.1.9.SHALL report any accident(s) observed to have happened on City property
or involving City property. Each employee shall provide as much
information as he/she can from the observations made in the course of
activities associated with one's work. Such information should be
reported to the employee's managing official as soon as physically
possible and reasonable efforts should be made to assist those in need.
2.1.10.SHALL follow all rules regarding safety in the workplace whether
established formally by the department or by outside agencies.
Employees are encouraged to suggest ways to make the workplace or
work procedures safer.
2.1.11.SHALL maintain a current driver's license when necessary in the conduct
of work for the City. Each employee must report any state-imposed
driving restrictions to his/her managing official. Each employee is also
obligated to notify his/her managing official in the event that his/her
driving abilities are impaired by anything other than state restrictions.
2.1.12.SHALL perform such obligations as are necessary to carry out the work of
the City in an efficient and effective manner at minimal costs and with
limited risk to the public and fellow workers.
3.PROHIBITED WORKPLACE CONDUCT
3.1.These rules are not to be considered an all-inclusive list of inappropriate conduct
for City employees. Rather these rules establish fundamental policy guidelines
which provide a basis to define inappropriate workplace conduct for all
employees. Each employee:
3.1.1.SHALL NOT be present in the workplace under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, illegal substances or other substances which would impair the
ability of the employee to perform his/her work competently or which
would threaten the safety or well-being of other workers or the public.
No employee should be absent from work as a result of the conditions
described above, even though the conduct resulting in the condition
actually occurs outside regular working hours. For further information,
please see the City of Ammon Drug Free Workplace Policy.
3.1.2.SHALL NOT engage in abusive conduct to fellow employees or to the
public, or use abusive language in the presence of fellow employees or
the public. Abusive language shall include profanity and loud or harassing
speech.
3.1.3.SHALL NOT sleep or be absent from the employee's work station when on
duty.
3.1.4.SHALL NOT engage in malicious gossip and/or spreading rumors; engaging
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in behavior designed to create discord and lack of harmony; willfully
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encouraging others to do the same.
3.1.5.SHALL NOT use work time for personal business including selling of goods
or services to the general public or preaching religious or political views
to members of the public during the work day. Employees should
minimize the amount of work time spent on similar activities engaged
with fellow employees.
3.1.6.SHALL NOT engage in political activities while on duty in public service.
This rule shall not apply to elected officials or chief deputies to an elected
official. Employees shall enjoy full political rights when not carrying out
their work obligations.
3.1.7.SHALL NOT provide false or misleading information on employment
applications, job performance reports, payroll records or any other
related personnel documents or papers.
3.1.8.SHALL NOT willfully give false statements to the public, managing officials,
the Council or Mayor.
3.1.9.SHALL NOT discriminate in the treatment of co-workers or members of
the public on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability,
sexual orientation, veteran status, or national origin, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.
3.1.10.SHALL NOT smoke within any City vehicle, City building or any other
public building. Cigarette butts shall be properly disposed of by
depositing in approved waste containers. Employees shall smoke only in
designated areas.
3.1.11.SHALL NOT allow unlawful substances or alcoholic beverages either
opened or unopened in any City building or vehicle at any time.
3.1.12.SHALL NOT violate state statutes or local rules regarding the inappropriate
use, alteration, destruction, or removal of records kept by the City or by
other public officials, particularly when required by law.
3.1.13.SHALL NOT abuse employee benefit offerings by taking unjustified Paid
Time Off (PTO), unearned paid vacation, or otherwise participate in a
scheme or deception designed to create incorrect personnel records or to
claim benefits which are not deserved in accordance with the City policy.
3.1.14.SHALL NOT violate rules concerning absence from the workplace.
(Employees must obtain prior permission as required by City policy for
use of PTO, sick, bereavement, or other types of leave granted by this
personnel policy.)
3.1.15.SHALL NOT engage in prolonged visits with co-workers, children, friends,
or family members that will interfere with the course of work in the office
or department in which the employee serves.
3.1.16.SHALL NOT use telephones or computers in the office or workplace in a
manner that violates policy. All employees are responsible to review,
understand, accept and adhere to the City of Ammon Technology Use
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Policy.
3.1.17.SHALL NOT engage in criminal conduct of any kind while on duty or off.
Employees are expected to behave in a lawful and socially acceptable
manner. Failure to do so is a violation of the trust placed in such
employees by the public and the managing officials.
3.1.18.SHALL NOT violate any lawful rule established by managing officials to
maintain order and productivity in the workplace.
3.1.19.SHALL NOT duplicate or misuse City key(s).
4.PROHIBITED DISCRIMINATORY HARASSMENT POLICY
4.1.Policy Statement.The City is committed to providingall of its employees with a
workplace free ofdiscriminatorydiscrimination andharassment. The City
maintains a strict policy prohibiting sexual harassment andharassment
discriminationon the basis of race, color, nationalorigin, religion,gender,sex,
physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law. This prohibition applies to all
employees, vendors, associates, or representatives of the City.
4.1.1.No employee shall tolerate any conduct prohibited by this policy from
anyone while at work or engaged in City business. The employee shall
report any such prohibited behavior to the appropriate managing official.
4.1.2.This policy is not intended to protect anyone who makes a false allegation
ofdiscriminatorydiscrimination andharassment.The City reserves the
right to take appropriate disciplinary action against any employee who
makes a false allegation of harassment.
4.1.3.BYSTANDER LANGUAGE
4.2.Sexual Harassment Defined.Sexual harassment prohibitedby this policy
includes conduct of a sexual nature when:
4.2.1.Submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of employment;
or
4.2.2.Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for
employment decisions affecting the individual; or
4.2.3.Such conduct has the purpose or effect ofunreasonablyinterfering with
an employee's work or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive
working environment.
4.2.4.Whenever one or more of the conditions above exist, the following shall
be considered sexual harassment:
4.2.4.1.Unwanted sexual advances.
4.2.4.2.Offering employment benefits in exchange for sexual favors.
4.2.4.3.Making or threatening retaliation after a negative response to
sexual advances.
4.2.4.4.Visual conduct such as leering, making sexual gestures, displaying
sexually suggestive objects or pictures, cartoons, calendars or
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posters.
4.2.4.5.Verbal conduct such as making derogatory comments, epithets,
slurs, jokes or comments of a sexual nature about an employee's
body or dress.
4.2.4.6.Written communications of a sexual nature distributed in hard
copy or via a computer network.
4.2.4.7.Verbal sexual advances or propositions.
4.2.4.8.Verbal abuse of a sexual nature, graphic verbal commentary about
an individual's body, sexually degrading words to describe an
individual, suggestive or obscene letters, notes or invitations.
4.2.4.9.Inappropriate physical conduct such as touching, assault,
impeding or blocking movements.
4.2.4.10.Retaliation for making harassment reports or threatening to
report harassment.
4.2.5.This list is not provided as a complete list, but rather to provide direction
in defining sexual harassment.
4.2.6.Sexual harassment can occur between employees of the same sex. It is
unlawful for males to sexually harass females or other males, and for
females to sexually harass males or other females.
4.3.Other Types of UnlawfulHarassmentDiscrimination.The Cityalsoprohibits
harassmentdiscriminationon the basis of race, color,national origin, religion,
gender, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Such prohibitedharassment
discriminationincludes but is not limited to thefollowing examples of offensive
conduct:
4.3.1.Verbal conduct such as threats, epithets, derogatory comments or slurs.
4.3.2.Visual conduct such as derogatory posters, photographs, cartoons,
drawings or gestures.
4.3.3.Written communications containing statements, which may be offensive
to individuals in a particular protected group, such as racial or ethnic
stereotypes or caricatures.
4.3.4.Physical conduct such as assault, unwanted touching or blocking normal
movement.
4.3.5.Retaliation for making or threatening to make harassment reports to the
City.
5.DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
5.1.Policy Statement.The City of Ammon has a responsibilityto its employees and
to the public at large to see that its employees are both drug and alcohol free
while on duty. This responsibility comes in light of studies showing that
employees who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol while at work are
more likely to cause accidents and injuries to themselves and to co-workers, as
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well as to the public at large. This policy shall prohibit the use of any illegal drug
as identified by the Idaho Code, irrespective of the legality of any drug in other
States. The terms of this Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy are intended to
produce a work environment where employees are free from the effects of
drugs, as defined by the Idaho Code and/or alcohol. Employees should be aware
that the provisions of this policy may be revised when necessary. The City
believes that by having the provisions of this Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
Policy its employees will enjoy the benefits of working in a safer and more
productive work environment.
5.2.Introductory Provisions
5.2.1.Applicability.This policy shall apply to all prospectiveand current
employees of the City, including those employees who operate
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the City. A copy of this policy is available to all employees.
5.2.2.Possession, Use, or Distribution of Illegal Drugs or Alcohol. The
possession, use, purchase, sale, or distribution of illegal drugs as defined
in the Idaho Code (meaning those drugs for which there is no generally
accepted medical use; i.e. marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, PCP)
or drug paraphernalia by an employee in a City vehicle, at a job site, on
City property, or during work hours, is strictly prohibited, regardless of
the legality of such drug in other jurisdiction. Any employee violating this
prohibition will be terminated. The City also has a prohibition against
employee use of illegal drugs, as defined by the Idaho Code, off the
worksite regardless of the legality of such drug in other jurisdictions. An
employee's off the job use, manufacture, purchase, possession, sale, or
distribution of illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia that results in criminal
charges being brought against the employee will result in the employee
being requested to submit to drug testing and may result in the employee
being suspended from work without pay. Any employee convicted of a
criminal drug statute will be terminated from employment.
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employees are not at work while under the influence of alcohol.
Therefore, employees are not to consume alcohol within four (4) hours of
reporting to work. Employees are also not to report to work or remain at
work while under the influence of alcohol, meaning their having a blood
alcohol concentration (BAC) greater than .01. Employees are prohibited
from using or possessing alcohol while on duty.
5.3.Drug or Alcohol Testing Required of Employees.
5.3.1.Pre-Employment Testing.
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5.3.1.1.All prospective employees shall be tested for drugs and alcohol.
5.3.1.2.All prospective drivers must disclose to the City any previous
employers for whom they have worked as a CDL employee within
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prospective driver has tested positive for illegal drugs or alcohol,
or refused to test, within the previous two (2) years. In the event
the City receives information from a former employer that the
prospective driver has tested positive for drugs or alcohol within
the previous year, that prospective driver will not be offered
employment or his/her conditional employment with the City will
be terminated. Any driver who is found to have previously tested
positive for illegal drugs or alcohol and who is hired by the City
must show that he/she has been evaluated by a Substance Abuse
Professional and was found to be not drug or alcohol dependent.
It will be the City's responsibility to ensure that any required
follow-up tests of such drivers are conducted as required by
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. For the purpose
of pre-employment testing, illegal drugs and alcohol shall mean
any use inconsistent with the policy regardless of the legality in
any other jurisdictions.
5.3.2.Post Accident Testing.Any employee operating a City-ownedvehicle or
equipment that is involved in any accident must be tested for drugs and
alcohol. Refer to the Vehicle, Equipment Use and Driving Safety Policy.
5.3.3.Random Testing. All employees will be subject to randomdrug and
alcohol testing. Elected officials and members of the boards and
commissions that are appointed by the mayor are not required to be
drug/alcohol tested. Random testing selections will be unscheduled and
will be made by a scientifically valid method of selection where every
safety-sensitive employee is equally subject to being tested. Random
testing for alcohol will take place prior to, during, or immediately
following an employee's duty time.
5.3.4.Reasonable Cause Testing.The City will require anemployee to be tested
for alcohol and/or illegal drugs, regardless of the legality of a drug in
another jurisdiction, if the employee's physical appearance or pattern of
behavior gives City officials reason to believe the employee may be
impaired. The basis of suspicion may be a specific, contemporaneous
event or conduct evidencing impairment observed over a period of time.
5.3.5.Specimen Collection Procedures/Test Result Notification.
5.3.5.1.Submission of an Adulterated or Diluted Specimen.If the
collection monitor determines that an employee has submitted an
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adulterated or diluted specimen, that specimen will be discarded
and a second specimen will be requested. It will be the second
specimen that will then be tested. If the request for a second
specimen is refused, the collector will inform the City of the
employee's refusal to submit an acceptable specimen. Such
refusal will result in either a prospective employee not being
offered employment or a current employee being terminated with
the City.
5.3.5.2.Drug Testing Required for All Employees.All employeesmust
submit to drug/alcohol testing. Elected officials and members of
the boards and commissions that are appointed by the mayor are
not required to be drug/alcohol tested. Testing for drugs will be
done by the testing of an employee's urine specimen, or saliva
specimen if a urine specimen cannot be produced. Drug testing of
drivers may utilize the split specimen collection procedure, which
may be on or off city premises. Under that procedure, a driver
will have his/her urine specimen sealed in two separate containers
with both containers tested by a SAMHSA certified laboratory.
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employee may request within three (3) days of the positive
notification that the other specimen be tested at a second
SAMHSA laboratory. This second test will be done at the
employee's expense, unless the second test comes back negative.
During the time the second specimen is being tested, that driver
will be suspended without pay. Any employee whose specimen
screens positive for the presence of illegal drugs will have their
positive test confirmed by the Gas Chromatography/Mass
Spectrometry (GC/MS) confirmation method. Any employee who
tests positive for illegal drugs may request the same specimen be
retested at their expense. This request must be conveyed to the
City within forty-eight hours (48) of the employee being notified
of the positive test result. During the time the second test is being
conducted, the employee will be suspended without pay. Any
employee who is given an alcohol test will be given an initial test
and, if they test at or above .01 BAC, a confirmation test will be
performed no sooner than 15 minutes after the first test. The
confirmation alcohol test will be done by the use of a breath
testing device.
5.3.5.4.Refusal.An employee may not refuse to take a drugor alcohol
test when requested to do so consistent with the terms of this
policy. Such a refusal will be considered equivalent to their testing
positive. An employee will be considered as refusing to test if
they:
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5.3.5.4.1.Expressly refuse to take a test when so requested;
5.3.5.4.2.Fail to provide an adequate breath, saliva, or urine sample
without a valid explanation; or,
5.3.5.4.3.Engage in conduct that clearly obstructs the testing
process.
5.3.6.Notification of Test Results.
5.3.6.1.All drug test results will be forwarded to the City through an
authorized and licensed testing agency, as the representative of
the Medical Review Officer (MRO). The MRO will follow up on
such information, as is deemed appropriate.
5.3.6.2.If the MRO finds no reason to doubt the validity of the positive
test, that result will be conveyed to the City contact, as well as,
the identity of the drug. If the employee cannot be located, the
MRO, or his representative, may request that the City arrange for
the employee to contact the MRO, as soon as possible, to discuss
the results of the positive test. The MRO will communicate a
positive result to the City without discussing the result with the
employee if the employee expressly declines the opportunity to
discuss the results of the test, or if the employee is instructed by
the City to contact the MRO yet fails to do so within five (5) days
of that notification.
5.3.6.3.Any employee who tests positive will be given the opportunity to
discuss the results with the staff of the authorized and licensed
testing agency, prior to the City taking disciplinary action. In
talking with any such individual, the staff of the authorized and
licensed testing agency will follow up on all information deemed
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5.3.7.Testing Positive for Drugs.
5.3.7.1.Any prospective employee who tests positive for the presence of
illegal drugs and/or alcohol, as defined in this policy, will not be
hired.
5.3.7.2.Any current employee who tests positive for the presence of
illegal drugs as defined by this policy, will be terminated from
employment with the City.
5.3.8.Testing Positive for Alcohol.
5.3.8.1.Any current employee who tests positive for alcohol with a blood
alcohol content (BAC) .04 and above will be terminated from
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employment with the City.
5.3.8.2.An employee is considered as testing positive for alcohol when
their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .01 or above. If any employee
tests between .01 and .039 BAC that employee will not be allowed
to return to work for 24 hours from the time of the test and shall
not operate any city vehicle or equipment following their positive
test. Any employee who tests twice between .01 and .039 BAC
within 12 months will be terminated.
5.3.9.Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
5.3.9.1.For employees that maintain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) as
requirement of their position, the City of Ammon or its agents will
report the following information about the driver to the
Clearinghouse:
5.3.9.1.1.A verified positive, adulterated, or substituted controlled
substance test result;
5.3.9.1.2.An alcohol confirmation test with a concentration of 0.04
or higher;
5.3.9.1.3.A refusal to submit to a test;
5.3.9.1.4.An employers report of actual knowledge of on duty
alcohol use, pre-duty alcohol use, post-accident alcohol
use, and controlled substance use;
5.3.9.1.5.A SAP report of the successful completion of the
return-to-duty process;
5.3.9.1.6.A negative return-to-duty test; and
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5.3.9.2.A query will be conducted of the Clearinghouse at least once per
year for all drivers with a CDL. In lieu of a full query the company
may obtain a written consent to conduct a limited query. If the
limited query indicates that drug or alcohol violation information
about the driver exists in the Clearinghouse, FMCSA will not
disclose that information without first obtaining additional specific
consents. If a CDL driver refuses to provide consent to conduct a
limited query they will be terminated from employment. The City
of Ammon may also conduct additional queries of the
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5.3.9.3.A CDL driver will be notified by letter sent by U.S. Mail to the
address on record with the State Driver Licensing Agency when
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information concerning that driver has been added to, revised,
released, or removed from the Clearinghouse (alternative means
for notification, including electronic email, can be provided when
a driver registers on the Clearinghouse). Also, a driver may
challenge only the accuracy of information reporting, not the
accuracy of test results or refusals. Additional driver resources
concerning the Clearinghouse can be found
at-https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.
6.VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT USE, AND DRIVING SAFETY POLICY
6.1.Policy Statement.This Policy outlines the use ofvehicles and/or equipment for
work used on behalf of the City of Ammon. For the purpose of this policy,
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6.1.1.Operators of City of Ammon owned or leased motor vehicles and/or
equipment shall always drive safely, legally and courteously, remembering
that they are directly responsible for maintaining both City of Ammon
owned property and public trust.
6.1.2.The City of Ammon is committed to providing our employees the safest
work environment possible that protects our employees, citizens, and to
also contribute to the wellbeing of their families and the community
whenever possible. This Vehicle Equipment Use and Driving Safety Policy
is intended to provide our employees with knowledge and guidelines to
keep them and others safe while driving.
6.1.3.The City of Ammon encourages all employees to utilize the information in
this policy even when 'off the clock'. The objectives of this policy are
threefold:
6.1.3.1.To save lives and to reduce the risk of life-altering injuries to our
employees, their families and others in the community;
6.1.3.2.To protect personal and financial resources; and
6.1.3.3.To guard against potential liabilities associated with vehicle
accidents involving employees while driving on City time.
6.1.4.Employees are expected to operate vehicles and/or equipment safely. The
City of Ammon considers the use of vehicles and/or equipment part of
the working environment.
6.2.Applicability.
6.2.1.This policy applies to all employees and City Volunteers that must drive
for work purposes. Any employee that drives a vehicle (city or personal)
while 'on the clock' must follow the rules and regulations stated in this
policy and those covered in training sessions. For the purposes of this
policy, volunteers are those that volunteer on a regular basis, not
one-time volunteers.
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6.2.2.Vehicles and/or equipment owned or leased by the City of Ammon are to
be used for the functions of City of Ammon. Personal use or any other
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6.2.3.Some employees may be assigned a vehicle that is driven home; such
personal use, if allowed, may be a taxable benefit. When applicable, the
taxable benefit rate shall be calculated at the current Internal Revenue
Service business mileage rate.
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City of Ammon recognizes that certain drivers are exempted by State
Statute 49-302-3; it shall be the determination of each Department Head
to which the Statute applies to determine the requirement for those
employees, regarding a CDL.
6.3.Driver Eligibility.Employees who drive City vehiclesor drive personal vehicles for
City-related work must have prior authorization. The process to become an
authorized driver consists of the following steps:
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6.3.4.Employees must complete the City of Ammon's Driving Safety Training
Program taught by an approved presenter for the safety program.
6.3.5.Prior to being hired, the HR Director shall obtain all records on a
prospective employee from the Idaho Repository and any other
background database that lists any traffic violations. If in the opinion of
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violations, the Department Head shall be notified prior to hiring and may
impose a probationary period.
6.3.6.Employees must sign a New Driver Contract with the City of Ammon.
6.3.7.Prior to operation of a City owned vehicle or equipment, final
authorization must be obtained from the Department Head.
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the employee shall immediately notify his or her supervisor. At the time
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license may require that an employee be terminated.
6.4.Training.The City of Ammon believes strongly inthe value of its employees,
their families, and the community. Additional training (review) may be provided
annually, as needed. Authorized drivers are required to attend an annual driving
safety training session, and all other employees are encouraged to attend. This
training will be carried out by an authorized safety person and shall be scheduled
as needed. Date and location of training sessions will be provided in advance.
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6.5.Driver Contracts.All authorized drivers will be required to sign a New Driver
Contract Form acknowledging their awareness and understanding of the City of
Ammon's driving safety policy regarding driving record checks, driver
performance, driving safety rules, vehicle maintenance and procedures for
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requirement of employment and shall be received by the HR Department prior to
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hire date. Failure of the employee to provide the documentation required could
result in termination effective on the issuance date of the first paycheck.
Employees should understand that a GPS tracking device may be installed on any
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requirements or duties may result in disciplinary actions including but not limited
to termination.
6.6.Authorization.After an employee has met all requirementsof this policy to
become an authorized driver, and the Department Head has submitted the
required form requesting to add a driver to the authorized driver list, the HR
Director will authorize the employee for driving privileges and notify the
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accident, ticket, license suspension, etc.) must immediately be made known to
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appropriate action and if a change is necessary to driver's authorization status.
6.7.Driving Safety Rules.The following driving safetyrules shall apply to all City
employees when driving a City of Ammon vehicle. Failure to abide by the driving
safety rules could result in the loss of driving privileges, disciplinary action,
and/or termination of employment.
6.7.1.Driver must follow all traffic laws and regulations when driving on City
time.
6.7.2.Driver should familiarize themselves with the vehicle or equipment they
are going to drive or operate before use. They should know where all
instruments are in the cab and location of turn signals, lights, wipers,
flashers, emergency brake, etc. Seat and mirrors must also be adjusted.
6.7.3.Driver should confirm that insurance information is located in the glove
box before using vehicle.
6.7.4.All employees and passengers are required to wear seat belts.
EXCEPTION: Those persons meeting the exemptions of Idaho State Code
49-673-(2) shall be exempt from this requirement.
6.7.5.Driver should drive at an appropriate speed for the road conditions. This
means that in some situations (rain, snow, etc.) drivers should drive
slower than the posted speed limit.
6.7.6.Driver should not engage in aggressive driving acts. This would include,
but not be limited to, tailgating, excessive speed, failing to signal
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intentions, running red lights, passing on right and making rude
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6.7.7.Authorized Driver must ensure that all passengers are compliant with the
requirements of the Personnel Policy Manual
6.7.8.In addition to the employee assigned or permitted to drive a City of
Ammon vehicle or equipment, he or she may allow others, as necessary,
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of age or older. Vehicles assigned to employees to be taken home shall
not be operated by a driver other than the employee assigned or
permitted for any use other than City Business.
6.7.9.Driver should never leave keys in the vehicle or leave the vehicle
unattended while the engine is running.
6.7.10.Driver should park the vehicle in such a manner that eliminates backing
out whenever possible.
6.7.11.Unless for safety reasons, never attempt to push or pull another vehicle.
This policy relates to privately owned vehicles.
6.7.12.Never transport hazardous (flammable, toxic, etc.) materials unless
required by job and using appropriate vehicles and all necessary
precautions.
6.7.13.Smoking, vaping, or use of any similar substance is not allowed in City
vehicles.
6.7.14.Drivers shall not eat while driving.
6.7.15.Drivers shall not use handheld devices while driving. Hands-free devices
are permitted. This does not apply to two-way radios when being used
for audio communication on official City business.
6.7.16.Drivers should not attempt to perform any type of personal grooming
while driving.
6.7.17.Alcohol and drugs are not allowed in City vehicles. They are also not
allowed in personal vehicles being used for City business. Driving while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs is also prohibited.
6.7.18.Drivers should not operate a vehicle or equipment anytime their ability to
drive is impaired or affected by such things as fatigue, illness, injury,
medication, etc.
6.7.19.Vehicles must not be left idling with no benefit to the public when parked
or not in use to conserve fuel and save public funds.
6.8.Personal Vehicle Use.
6.8.1.Employees who drive their personal vehicles and/or equipment on City
business are subject to the requirements of this policy including:
6.8.1.1.Maintaining auto liability insurance with minimum state limits.
6.8.1.2.Providing proof of liability insurance to the designated HR person
on an annual basis.
6.8.1.3.Maintain vehicle in a safe operating condition when driven on City
business.
6.8.1.4.If driving a personal vehicle, employee's insurance is primary. In
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some cases, City of Ammon's insurance will provide secondary
coverage.
6.9.Condition of Vehicle.
6.9.1.Driver Inspection. Employees should inspect all vehicles before driving.
Any needed repairs or problems that could be a potential danger should
be reported to the immediate supervisor and the vehicle should not be
driven. The supervisor shall forward the information to an authorized
service agent so that maintenance or repairs can then be performed
before use of the vehicle will be allowed.
6.9.2.Fueling. Driver is responsible for refueling the vehicle, as needed, before
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station whenever the vehicle is in the local area. Check with the HR
Department for gas credit card and refueling procedures when traveling
outside of the local area. No personal purchases shall be made on City
cards.
6.9.3.Regular Maintenance. Employees, who operate City vehicles or have
been assigned specific equipment to operate, are responsible for normal
upkeep and repairs. Needed maintenance should be scheduled with an
authorized service agent or under some circumstances the request should
be submitted to the immediate supervisor.
6.9.4.Cleanliness. Drivers should keep vehicles clean. Any debris, food, drink
cups, or other items should be removed and disposed of properly at the
end of use.
6.10.Financial Responsibility.
6.10.1.Drivers are responsible for any at-fault tickets, accidents and violations
incurred while they are driving. This also includes payment of fines or
other financial cost (insurance deductible, repairs, etc.) incurred as a
result of such tickets, accidents and violations.
6.10.2.Drivers are responsible for replacement cost for lost keys, locksmith cost
for opening locked doors, replacement cost for lost keyless entry device
and any other such cost as a direct result of their actions.
6.10.3.Drivers will be financially responsible for cleaning vehicles returned dirty
beyond normal use.
6.11.Accident Procedures.If involved in an accident,regardless of severity, call local
authorities. When an accident occurs, the driver shall do the following:
6.11.1.Notify your immediate supervisor as soon as possible thereafter.
6.11.2.Get medical attention if necessary.
6.11.3.Provide first aid only when necessary and only to the extent you are
trained.
6.11.4.Stay calm and don't engage in arguments or physical altercations.
6.11.5.Do not admit fault or make any accusations of guilt.
6.11.6.If possible, take pictures of the accident.
6.11.7.Make notes about the accident including as much information as you can.
(Other drivers full name, licenses number, plate number, phone number,
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address and insurance company).
6.11.8.Never provide your home address or phone number. Provide the City of
Ammon's information.
6.11.9.Be honest and cooperative with police.
6.11.10.Only discuss the situation with the police, City of Ammon officials, or
representatives of the ICRMP Claims Department.
6.11.11.If driving a personal vehicle, contact your insurance company.
6.11.12.Complete accident report form and provide a copy to your immediate
supervisor.
6.12.Accident Investigation.
6.12.1.Drivers involved in accidents shall submit to an immediate and mandatory
drug test following the accident. Department heads and immediate
supervisors shall be responsible for ensuring the drug test procedure is
initiated no later than one (1) hour after the accident occurs.
6.12.2.Drivers who are involved in an accident may be placed on temporary
suspension. Employees placed on temporary suspension, should not
drive again for City business until after completion of an investigation by
the HR Department.
6.12.3.The driver's immediate supervisor will be notified of the outcome of the
investigation and if the driver's authorization is denied, restored or if
additional driver training will be required before authorization is granted.
6.12.4.The driver's immediate supervisor will be responsible for determining the
corrective/disciplinary action taken if the accident is determined to have
been preventable or their fault.
6.13.Roadside Assistance.If a driver experiences troublewith the vehicle they should
pull over and out of traffic. Move as far from danger as possible. Call their
immediate supervisor or their designee and inform them of the situation. If
unable to contact the supervisor, refer to the packet provided in the glove
compartment of each City vehicle and call the next available person on the list
for emergency contacts in the City. The supervisor or the emergency contact will
make or authorize the driver to make the necessary arrangements to pick the
driver up and to have the vehicle repaired or towed if needed.
7.TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY
7.1.Policy Statement.This document provides policy forthe City of Ammon
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employees when using City office equipment, including information technology,
for both limited personal reasons and City business.
7.1.1.This policy establishes both privileges and responsibilities for employees
in the City. It recognizes these employees as responsible individuals who
are the key to making the City more responsive to its citizens. It allows
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employees to use City office equipment for non-City purposes when such
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operations of the City and does not violate ethical conduct for employees.
7.1.2.Taxpayers have the right to depend on the City to manage their tax dollars
wisely and effectively. Public confidence in the productiveness of the City
is increased when members of the public are confident that it is well
managed and assets are used appropriately. The relationship between
the City and its employees who administer the functions of the City is one
based on trust. Consequently, employees are expected to follow rules and
regulations and to be responsible for their own personal and professional
conduct. It is expected that employees shall put forth honest effort in the
performance of their duties.
7.1.3.In return, employees are provided with a professional supportive work
environment. They are given the tools needed to effectively carry out
their assigned responsibilities. Allowing limited personal use of these
tools helps enhance the quality of the workplace and helps the City to
retain highly qualified and skilled workers.
7.1.4.This policy does not supersede any other applicable law or higher level
directive or policy.
7.2.Authorized Use.City employees may use City officeequipment for authorized
purposes only. As set forth below, limited personal use of City office equipment
by employees during non-work time is considered to be an "authorized use" of
City property.
7.3.Definitions.
7.3.1.Privilege.In the context of this policy, privilegemeans that the City is
extending the opportunity to its employees to use City property for
personal use in an effort to create a more supportive work environment.
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equipment for non-City purposes. Nor does the privilege extend to
modifying such equipment, including loading personal, or downloaded
software, and/or making configuration changes, except for necessary
updates to already installed software.
7.3.2.City office equipment including information technology.City office
equipment, including information technology, includes but is not limited
to: personal computers and related peripheral equipment and software,
library resources, telephones, facsimile machines, photocopiers, office
supplies, internet connectivity and access to internet services, and e-mail.
This list is not intended to limit City office equipment to the above, but
rather is provided to show examples of office equipment as envisioned by
this policy. City department managers may include additional types of
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office equipment.
7.3.3.Minimal additional expense.Minimal additional expensemeans that
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additional expense to the City or the use will result in only normal wear
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Examples of minimal additional expenses include, making a few
photocopies in black and white, using a computer printer to printout a
few pages of material in black and white, making occasional brief
personal phone calls, infrequently sending personal e-mail messages, or
limited use of the internet for personal reasons. Personal copies or
printouts in color must be pre approved by the appropriate department
head.
7.3.4.Employee non-work time.Employee non-work time meanstimes when
the employee is not otherwise expected to be addressing official
business. Employees may for example - use City office equipment during
their own off-duty hours such as before or after a workday (subject to
local office hours), lunch periods, authorized breaks, or weekends or
holidays (if their duty station is normally available at such times).
7.3.5.Personal use.Personal use means activity that isconducted for purposes
other than accomplishing official or otherwise authorized activity. Users
are specifically prohibited from using City office equipment to maintain or
support a personal private business. Examples of this prohibition include
employees or officials using a City computer and internet connection to
run a travel business or investment service. The ban on using City office
equipment to support a personal private business also includes
employees or officials using City office equipment to assist relatives,
friends, or other persons in such activities. Users may, however, make
limited use under this policy of City office equipment to check their
personal investments, or to communicate with nonofficial outside
contacts such as a family member, friend or even a volunteer charity
organization (examples).
7.3.6.Information technology.Information technology isdefined as any
equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment that is
used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management,
movement control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or
reception of data or information.
7.4.Specific Provisions on Use of Equipment and Services.
7.4.1.All office equipment and software necessary for conducting City business
is to be provided and installed by approved personnel. Personal software
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or software downloaded from the internet, other than necessary updates
for already installed software, is not to be installed on City equipment
without proper approval.
7.4.2.Employees are authorized limited personal use of City office equipment.
This personal use must not result in loss of employee productivity or
interference with official duties. Moreover, such use should incur only
minimal additional expense to the City in areas such as:
7.4.2.1.Communications infrastructure costs: i.e. telephone charges,
telecommunications traffic, etc.
7.4.2.2.Use of consumables in limited amounts: i.e. paper, ink, toner, etc.
7.4.2.3.General wear and tear on equipment.
7.4.2.4.Data storage on storage devices.
7.4.2.5.Transmission impacts with moderate e-mail message sizes such as
e-mails with small attachments.
7.5.Personal Use.City employees are permitted limiteduse of City office equipment
for personal needs if the use does not interfere with official business and
involves minimal additional expense to the City. This limited personal use should
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equipment for non-City purposes may be revoked or limited at any time. This
policy in no way limits personnel in the use of City office equipment, including
information technology, for official City activities.
7.6.Inappropriate Personal Uses.
7.6.1.All users are expected to conduct themselves professionally in the
workplace and to refrain from using City office equipment for activities
that are inappropriate. Misuse or inappropriate personal use of City office
equipment includes, but is not limited to the following:
7.6.2.Any unprofessional use of City office equipment. For example, the
creation or use of inappropriate or personal desktop icons, images,
wallpapers or screensavers detract from a professional working
environment.
7.6.3.Any personal use that could cause congestion, delay, or disruption of
service to any City system or equipment.
7.6.4.Using the City systems as a staging ground or platform to gain
unauthorized access to other systems.
7.6.5.The creation, copying, transmission, or retransmission of chain letters or
other unauthorized mass mailings regardless of the subject matter.
7.6.6.Using City office equipment for activities that are illegal, inappropriate, or
offensive to fellow employees or the public. Such activities include, but
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are not limited to: hate speech, or material that ridicules others on the
basis of race, creed, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, or
sexual orientation.
7.6.7.The creation, download, viewing, storage, copying, or transmission of
sexually explicit or sexually oriented materials.
7.6.8.The creation, download, viewing, storage, copying, or transmission of
materials related to illegal gambling, illegal weapons, terrorist activities,
and any other illegal activities or activities otherwise prohibited, etc.
7.6.9.Use for commercial purposes or in support of "for-profit" activities or in
support of other outside employment or business activity (e.g. consulting
for pay, sales or administration of business transactions, sale of goods or
services).
7.6.10.Engaging in any outside fundraising activity, endorsing any product or
service, participating in any lobbying activity, or engaging in any
prohibited partisan political activity.
7.6.11.Use for posting agency information to external newsgroups, bulletin
boards or other public forums without authority. This includes any use
that could create the perception that the communication was made in
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7.6.13.The unauthorized acquisition, use, reproduction, transmission, or
distribution of any controlled information including computer software
and data, that includes privacy information, copyrighted, trademarked or
material with other intellectual property rights (beyond fair use),
proprietary data, or export controlled software or data.
7.7.Proper Representation.
7.7.1.It is the responsibility of employees to ensure that they are not giving the
false impression that they are acting in an official capacity when they are
using City office equipment for non-City purposes. If there is expectation
that such a personal use could be interpreted to represent the City, then
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their identity for malicious purposes or assume the identity of another
user.
7.8.2.Users must not attempt to access restricted files or portions of operating
systems, security systems, or administrative systems to which they have
not been given authorization. Accordingly, users must not access without
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7.8.3.Users must:
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including managing passwords.
7.8.3.2.Protect the physical and electronic integrity of equipment,
networks, software and accounts on any City equipment.
7.8.3.3.Not open e-mail from unknown senders or e-mail that seems
suspicious.
7.8.3.4.Not knowingly introducing worms or viruses or other malicious
code into any system, nor disable protective measures: i.e.
antivirus, spyware firewalls.
7.8.3.5.Not install unauthorized software.
7.8.3.6.Not send restricted or confidential data over the internet or
outside the City network unless appropriately protected.
7.8.3.7.Not connect unauthorized equipment or media, which includes
but is not limited to: laptops, thumb drives, removable drives,
wireless access points, PDAs, tablets, phones, mp3 players, or
similar devices.
7.8.3.8.Users have no inherent right to use City office equipment.
Therefore, all departments will establish appropriate controls to
ensure that the equipment is used appropriately.
7.9.Privacy Expectations.
7.9.1.Users do not have a right, nor should they have an expectation, of privacy
while using any City office equipment at any time, including accessing the
internet or using e-mail. By using City office equipment, users imply their
consent to disclosing the contents of any files or information maintained
or passed through City office equipment.
7.9.2.By using this office equipment, consent to monitoring and recording is
implied with or without cause, including (but not limited to) accessing the
internet or using e-mail. Any use of City communications resources is
made with the understanding that such use is generally not secure, is not
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private, and is not anonymous.
7.9.3.System managers may employ monitoring tools to detect improper use.
Electronic communications may be disclosed within the City to employees
or officials who have a need to know in the performance of their duties.
City officials, such as the Mayor, City Council members, system managers
and/or supervisors, may access any electronic communications. If any
equipment is being used in a manner believed to be a violation of the law,
the same will be reported to law enforcement.
7.10.Sanctions for Misuse.
7.10.1.Unauthorized or improper use of City office equipment may result in loss
of use or limitations on use of equipment, disciplinary action or dismissal
as well as possible criminal penalties and/or users being held financially
liable for the cost of improper use. Sanctions for misuse shall be
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formal action up to and including termination. In some instances, the
determination will be referred to the Mayor and City Council.
8.SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
8.1.Policy Statement.
8.1.1.This policy provides guidelines for the use, management, administration
and oversight of the City of Ammon-owned social media for official use. It
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8.1.2.Forpurposes of this policy, social media is contentcreated by individuals
using accessible and scalable technologies through the internet. Social
media comes in many forms and includes any method that facilitates
electronic communications, including internet forums, blogs, online
profiles, wikis, podcasts, pictures, video, email, instant messaging, music
sharing, voice over IP, as well as social websites or online communities for
business and personal use, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Yelp,
YouTube, Flickr, Google+, Pinterest, message boards and chat rooms,
among others.
8.1.3.Nothing in this policy is intended to prohibit or infringe upon any
communication, speech or expression that are protected or privileged
under the law. This includes speech and expression protected under state
and federal constitutions as well as labor or other applicable laws. For
example this policy does not limit an employee from speaking as a private
citizen regarding public issues. The City of Ammon recognizes the right of
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employees to write blogs and use social networking sites and does not
want to discourage employees from self-publishing and self-expression. It
does not discriminate against employees who use social media for
personal interest and affiliates or other lawful purposes. This policy is not
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8.2.Applicability.This policy applies to all City ofAmmon employees. Employees who
violate the terms of this policy are subject to discipline up to and including
termination.
8.3.Personal Use of Social Media by Employees.Socialmedia is a growing tool to
connect with family, friends, colleagues and the world, it also presents certain
risks. To assist City employees with responsible use when using social media, we
have established these guidelines:
8.3.1.Privacy does not exist in the world of social media and careful
consideration should be taken when referencing the City of Ammon, City
departments, co-workers or City business or policies. Search engines can
turn up posts years after they are created, and comments can be shared
or copied.
8.3.2.Employees should not represent themselves as a spokesperson for the
City of Ammon or any of its departments, unless it is part of their official
duties, on an official City of Ammon site. If an employee creates online
posts related to the City, its policies, operations or its staff, or their
employment, they must make it clear that they are not speaking on
behalf of the City. It is best to include a version of a disclaimer that the
opinions expressed are your own and do not necessarily represent the
views of the City of Ammon.
8.3.3.Any confidential or privileged information acquired by an employee
because of their employment with the City cannot be disclosed via social
media. This includes, but is not limited to, internal reports, policies,
procedures, other internal business-related confidential communications,
and any personal confidential information.
8.3.4.Employees should not access personal social media during working hours.
See also the Technology Use Policy for more details.
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8.4.1.Creation of social media forums on behalf of the City of Ammon are
allowed when there is a clear public entity purpose.
8.4.2.The establishment and use of any social media account must be
authorized by the Mayor and City Administrator and belong to the City of
Ammon.
8.4.3.The City Clerk, Mayor, and City Administrator are authorized to maintain
and edit social media accounts on behalf of the City of Ammon, and are
the only individuals permitted to access, manage, publish, comment
and/or post on behalf of the City of Ammon on the media. These
employees must conduct themselves at all times in accordance with all
applicable City of Ammon policies. The Public Relations Director, Mayor,
and City Administrator may assign posting access to others on a
case-by-case basis.
8.4.4.All posts on City of Ammon social media must be in accordance with this
policy and must be able to be edited or removed if in violation of the
policy.
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8.4.6.Authorized employees must not share personal information about
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8.4.7.Whenever possible, City of Ammon social media should link back to the
official City of Ammon website for forms, documents, online services and
other information for conducting business with the City.
8.4.8.Content on social media forums must abide by all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, regulations and policies, including copyright,
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9.THE CITY OF AMMON COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
9.1.Any employee who believes he/she has been subjected to unlawful harassment,
discrimination, or unfair treatment prohibited by this policy, should tell the
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person initiating these actions to stop his/her unwanted behavior and
immediately report the behavior, preferably in writing, to their department head
and/or the City Administrator.
9.2.Any employee who becomes aware of unlawful harassing, discriminating, or
unfair conduct, prohibited by this policy, either engaged in or suffered by a City
employee, regardless of whether or not such harassment/discrimination/unfair
treatment directly affects that employee, the employee shall immediately report
the incident, preferably in writing, to their department head and/or the City
Administrator.
9.3.Any employee reporting an incident shall do so either preferably in writing or
verbally to at least one of the following; the department head, the Human
Resources Director and/or the City Administrator. Upon receipt of a complaint,
the department head, Human Resources Director and City Administrator shall all
be made aware of the complaint. The City Administrator will then be responsible
to administer an immediate, thorough and objective investigation on behalf of
the City. The Human Resources Director will be responsible for the creation and
maintenance of any and all record keeping necessary for the proper execution
and enforcement of this policy.
9.4.All written correspondence relative to the incident, including written electronic
communications shall be forwarded to the Human Resources Director upon
receipt. In addition, any relative verbal communication shall be summarized by
the recipient in writing and forwarded to the Human Resources Director. If it is
determined and substantiated that prohibited harassment, discrimination, or
unfair treatment has occurred, appropriate action will be taken to ensure that
the conduct will not reoccur. A determination regarding the alleged behavior
shall be made and communicated to the person claiming harassment,
discrimination, and unfair treatment, as soon as practical. Employees violating
this policy are subject to the employee discipline procedure outlined in this
policy.
9.5.The City strictly prohibits retaliation against any person by another employee or
by the City for using this complaint procedure, reporting harassment, reporting
discrimination, reporting unfair treatment, or for filing, testifying, assisting or
participating in any manner in any investigation, proceeding or hearing
conducted by the City or a governmental enforcement agency. Prohibited
retaliation includes, but is not limited to, termination, demotion, suspension,
failure to hire or consider for hire, failure to give equal consideration in making
employment decisions, failure to make employment recommendations
impartially, adversely affecting working conditions or otherwise denying any
employment benefit.
9.6.The City does not consider conduct in violation of this policy to be within the
course and scope of employment and does not sanction such conduct on the
part of any employee, including elected officials or management employees.
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SECTION 4: EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION, COMPENSATION, AND
BENEFITS
1.1CLASSIFYING EMPLOYEES FOR POLICY PURPOSES
1.1.Employment Status.For varied reasons, employee statusmust be organized by
classes in order to administer employee policies, benefits or otherwise address
employment issues. It is generally the responsibility of the employee to assure
that he/she is properly categorized for purposes of each issue or benefit type.
The City will endeavor to assist with such matters, but the employee is ultimately
responsible to assure that his/her service is properly addressed.
1.2.Employment Classification.The classification ofthe position you hold with the
City may affect the status of obligations or benefits associated with your
employment. The primary classes of employees and their respective status is
outlined as follows:
1.2.1.Full-Time Regular Employees.Typical work schedulecalls for at least 30
or more hours of scheduled work during each seven (7) calendar-day
payroll period. Full-time regular employees shall receive all employee
benefits provided by the City; as such benefits now exist or may be
subsequently changed. Nepotism laws apply to all full-time employees.
1.2.2.Part-Time Regular Employees.Typical work schedulecalls for 29 or less
hours of scheduled work during each seven (7) calendar-day payroll
period. Part-time regular employees shall receive reduced employee
benefits in accordance with policies adopted by the Council and required
by PERSI. The scope of benefits received may vary proportionately with
the number of hours typically scheduled for a part-time regular
employee. The number of hours scheduled may also affect the
employee's obligation to participate in certain mandatory state benefit
programs. Certain benefits may not be available.
1.2.3.Seasonal Employees.Seasonal employees provide servicesfor the City
on an irregular or temporary basis and whose time of employment is less
than 8 consecutive months annually. Seasonal employees shall receive no
benefits provided to regular employees, except those required by law or
those provided by express written authorization of the Council. The
Human Resources Director will file required reports regarding seasonal
employees with PERSI. Nepotism may be allowed for part-time seasonal
employees. Nepotism will not be allowed for full-time seasonal
employees.
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2.1COMPENSATION POLICIES
2.1.Establishment of Pay System. The City compensatesemployees in accord with
decisions by the Council as budgets are set and tax levies are authorized. Pay for
any given position is subject to the annual budgetary process and as such may be
subject to increase, reduction, or status quo maintenance for any time period.
The managing official may make suggestions about salary compensation and
other pay system concerns but the final decision regarding compensation levels
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2.2.Compliance With State And Federal Pay Acts.The Cityshall comply with all
State and Federal pay acts respecting the compensation of employees for
services performed in the public service.
2.3.Right to Change Compensation and Benefits.The Councilreserves the right to
make budget adjustments, and consequently pay adjustments, during the course
of the budget year in order to manage cash flow or to deal with other
circumstances which justify changes in City expenditures. Compensation may
also be adjusted based upon job performance and the availability of funds to
maintain a solvent City budget.
2.4.Overtime Compensation
2.4.1.Compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act.In additionto the employee
classifications set forth elsewhere in this policy, all employees are
classified as either exempt or hourly for purposes of complying with the
Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is the Federal wage and
hour law which governs the obligation of employers to pay overtime
compensation. Exempt employees are not required to receive overtime
pay for hours worked beyond the limits provided by the statute.
Employees who serve as sworn law enforcement officers shall be subject
to special exceptions found in the FLSA (See 207K). Please contact your
department head or the office of the HR director for further clarification
of your FLSA status.
2.4.2.Calculation of Overtime.All hours worked in excessof 40 hours in a
seven-day work period shall be compensated at the rate of 1 ½ times the
regular hourly rate. Sick leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and holidays will be
excluded from hours worked for overtime purposes. Overtime shall be
worked only when necessary.
2.4.3.Overtime during a Declared Disaster.In the eventthe Mayor declares a
disaster, which is later confirmed by the Council, exempt (salaried)
employees will become non-exempt (hourly) for the duration of the
disaster. When the Mayor and City Council declare the disaster has
concluded, original exempt employees will automatically be transitioned
back to exempt status. The City Administrator or Mayor shall determine
the precise moment when exempt employees are transitioned to hourly
employees. This transition may coincide with existing or future pay
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cycles.
2.4.3.1.When providing assistance to out of area disasters, all exempt
(salaried) employees will become non-exempt (hourly) for the
duration of the assistance. For all employees, after eight (8) hours
in a single day, any additional work will be paid at an overtime
rate, according to the currently adopted Personnel Policy Manual.
2.5.Ammon Days.The annual Ammon Days celebration isa regular day of work for
all employees.
2.6.Reporting and Verifying Time Periods.It is the responsibilityof each employee
to properly record the time that he/she has worked during a payroll period. Each
time sheet shall bear the signature of the employee with a statement verifying its
accuracy and a counter signature by the department head indicating that the
hours claimed were actually worked. These records shall be retained according
to the City of Ammon Records Retention Schedule.
2.7.Work Periods.Employment with the City is subjectto the Federal Fair Labor
Standards Act as previously described. Each employee is responsible for
monitoring the status of hours worked in each work period. Overtime shall be
allowed only when preapproved by the managing official or when absolutely
necessary in an emergency. The work week for all regular employees who are
subject to the FLSA shall begin at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on Sunday of each week
and concludes at 11:59 p.m. of the succeeding Saturday. Regular employees will
record actual hours worked. The payroll department shall compute the overtime
earned at 1 ½ times the hourly amount based on a 40-hour workweek. All hours
worked, including overtime, shall be paid in their paycheck for the pay period in
which it was earned.
2.8.Break Periods.The maximum allowed break time is15 minutes for every 4 hours
of contiguous work. The staff on duty is responsible to coordinate breaks which
maintain appropriate staffing levels and efficient operation. Lunch break policy is
established by department requirements therefore; employees are to follow the
directives of their managing official.
2.9.Exempt Employees.Exempt employees shall not receiveovertime pay for hours
worked beyond 80 hours per pay cycle or reductions in pay for pay periods with
less than 80 hours worked per pay cycle. Exempt employees are expected to
work, on average, a minimum of 80 hours per pay cycle and any additional hours
necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Exempt employees have control over
their work schedule and hours as long as the job requirements are met.
2.10.Promotions and Compensation.Compensation for allemployees is established
by action of the Council. The annual budget of the City sets the funding available
for compensation of employees in various departments. Promotions and changes
in status may be recommended and made by officials in each of the operating
departments but final authority regarding compensation rests with the City
Council and Mayor through the budgeting process with final action on
promotions and compensation approval by the Department Head and City
Administrator. Any promotion or compensation not budgeted for in the current
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budget must be approved by the City Council prior to said promotion or
compensation increase.
2.11.Performance Evaluation System.Employees shall participatein a performance
evaluation system approved by the Council. Such evaluation systems shall be
one basis for allocating changes in compensation in each budget year. Records of
all such evaluations shall be kept in the personnel file of each employee.
2.12.Adopted Pay/Grade Scale. The City of Ammon has adopteda pay/grade scale,
with a merit for performance philosophy.
2.13.Payroll Procedures and Paydays.Employees are paidevery two weeks
throughout the year. Time sheets are to be turned in by 9:00 a.m. on the
bi-weekly Monday that immediately follows the conclusion of the two-week
work period. Paychecks will then be issued by the office of the Finance Director
on the bi-weekly Wednesday that immediately follows timesheet submittal.
2.13.1.Paychecks compensate employees for work performed in the two-week
work period immediately prior to paycheck issuance. Paychecks are to be
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the department head. Payroll checks will be available to Department
Heads by 3:00 p.m. on payday. No advances will be allowed.
2.13.2.It is the responsibility of each employee to monitor the accuracy of each
paycheck received. Information shown on the employee's paycheck stub
is provided for information only. The paycheck is generated by a
computer program that does not have the capacity to think or to
understand individual circumstances. Actual practices respecting the
issuance of paychecks and allocation of employee benefits must be
consistent with official City policy. In the event of disagreement between
the computer-generated paycheck stub and official policy as interpreted
by the Council with the assistance of the Human Resources Director, the
policy shall prevail.
2.14.Payroll Deductions. In accordance with Idaho Code§ 45-609 or its successor, no
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benefits and deductions. The Human Resources Director or an authorized staff
member will subsequently input this information into the payroll system. Any
discrepancies or problems in adhering to the items outlined on the form will be
clearly resolved and indicated on the form. Necessary changes to the inputs
from the originally submitted form will be accepted and initialed by the
requesting employee. Upon completion, the form will be signed and dated by
the Human Resources Director or the authorized staff member and then placed
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deductions on the part of employees must be submitted in writing through
submittal of a new benefit form. The method for instituting these changes will
conform to the same procedure as described above.
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2.15.Compensation While Serving on Jury Duty.Employees called to jury duty, which
necessitates an absence from their regularly scheduled duties, shall be granted
leave with no reduction in salary or benefits. Notice of the receipt of a summons
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2.16.Military Leave.
2.16.1.Any regular employee who is inducted into the Armed Forces of the
United States and the Military Selective Service Act shall be granted a
leave of absence without pay and shall be entitled to return to his/her
former position or to an equivalent position, providing:
2.16.1.1.He/she makes application for re-employment within ninety (90)
days after such person is relieved from training and service or
from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not
more than one year, provided he/she is still qualified to perform
the duties of such position with reasonable efforts by the City.
2.16.1.2.Seniority and service credit shall continue during military leave,
but a returning veteran will not displace another employee with
greater service.
2.16.1.3.All provisions of this section shall be interpreted in a manner
consistent with the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act.
2.16.2.Any regular employee who is a member of an organized Reserve or
National Guard Unit who is ordered to participate in field training shall
receive, for a period of no greater than 15 working days, that portion of
his/her regular salary which will, together with his/her lesser military pay
(including pay received for weekends that fall within or at the end of the
leave period), equal his/her regular salary. For this purpose, military pay
does not include allowances received for rent, subsistence, travel, and
uniforms.
2.16.3.Regular, full-time employees who are members of the National Guard and
who are called for emergency duty in their state will be granted up to 160
hours of paid Military Leave per calendar year.
2.17.Training And Travel Expenses And Policies.The Cityof Ammon will pay for
expenses related to training and travel when an employee is traveling on city
business. An employee may utilize one of three options, or combination thereof,
for paying for expenses and/or receiving reimbursement for eligible expenses.
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the method of payment or reimbursement. A department head has the
discretion to require an employee to utilize any of the options, or a combination
of options, that are most appropriate for that department.
2.17.1.Option 1. Use of a City-Issued Credit Card.An employeewith a
city-issued credit card may use their city-issued card for training and
travel expenses, provided these expenses meet the requirements listed in
this section. Per diem may not be requested if the employee uses this
option.
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2.17.2.Option 2. Reimbursement of Expenses.An employee may request
reimbursement for training and travel expenses that were paid for by the
employee using their personal funds. Reimbursement must meet the
requirements listed in this section. Per diem may not be requested if the
employee uses this option.
2.17.3.Option 3. Request Per Diem in Advance of Travel, Training, or Other
Events.An employee may request per diem for meals,according to the
criteria listed in section 2.18.2. If the reimbursement is for training, a
training agenda is required with the reimbursement form. If per diem is
utilized by the employee, retaining receipts is not necessary for those
expenses submitted for per diem. If approved, per diem shall be issued
to the employee in the form of a printed check, not cash.
2.18.Requirements for Training and Travel Expenses
2.18.1.Receipts.Each employee is responsible for providingverified receipts for
any expenses using a city-issued credit card and for expenses for which
the employee is requesting reimbursement. Receipts must be itemized
and show precise detail for all items purchased.
2.18.2.Meals.Employee meal expenses are authorized accordingto the table
below. If a meal is included and paid for in a meeting or conference
registration, the meal rate shall be deducted from the maximum rate to
determine what would be allowed for a given day. Employees are
required to make use of available complimentary meals, whenever
possible. Alcoholic beverages are not an eligible expense. The following
table shall be used to determine maximum eligibility of a meal expenses:
Maximum Meal Expense Allowance
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Breakfast$15.007:00 am8:00 am
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Dinner$25.005:00 pm7:00 pm
Full Day$60.007:00 am7:00 pm
2.18.3.Lodging.Authorized related lodging expenses shallbepaid orreimbursed
at actual cost. Employees should always request tax exempt government
rates and negotiate the best available rate. Each employee is allowed
their own room.
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compensated. Allowable time will start from departure from the
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2.18.5.Vehicle Usage.
2.18.5.1.When traveling on City business, a City vehicle shall be taken, if
available. If a City vehicle is not available, then a private vehicle
may be used with approval of the department head and the City
Administrator, in which event standard business mileage as
provided for by the IRS shall be paid. In the event a City vehicle is
available but the employee makes a request to take a personal
vehicle when a City vehicle is available, the Department Head and
the City Administrator must approve the request. Receipts shall be
submitted to the appropriate department head for approval on
the approved expense claim reimbursement form. Any exceptions
to this policy must be made in advance and approved by both the
Department Head and the City Administrator.
2.18.5.2.Non-City employees may ride in a City vehicle, for business
purposes, but must dress and act appropriately when doing so. In
addition to the employee assigned or permitted to drive a City of
Ammon vehicle, he or she may allow others, as necessary, to
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years of age or older. It shall be the responsibility of the
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volunteers) that regularly are allowed to drive a City vehicle or
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2.18.5.3.If a City vehicle is taken home, mileage must be tracked. It is the
intention of the City to comply with IRS rules regarding use of
public vehicles for personal use. In some cases, the use of a City
vehicle can result in a taxable benefit to the employee. Said
benefit shall be recorded on the employees W-2 form for the year.
2.18.5.4.All employees shall review and comply with the requirements of
the vehicle use policy adopted by the City.
2.19.On-the-Job Injuries.
2.19.1.All on-the-job injuries shall be reported to your department head, who in
turn shall report to the Human Resources Director, as soon as practicable,
to allow the filing of worker's compensation claims in the proper manner.
If an employee is disabled temporarily by an on-the-job accident, he/she
shall be eligible for worker's compensation benefits. Return to
employment shall be authorized on a case-by-case basis upon
consultation with the supervising official and the State Insurance Fund.
Concerns associated with injured worker status may be brought before
the Human Resources Director for review.
2.19.2.Drug and/or alcohol testing, ordered by your department head, is
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and must occur within two hours of the accident. For further
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information, please see the City of Ammon Drug and Alcohol Free
Workplace Policy.
2.20.On Call.
2.20.1.On Call Duty.On Call Duty as defined by this policyshall mean time that
an employee must be available to report to work in addition to the basic
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employee must be available to answer their cell phone and remain within
a thirty (30) minute response time of the city limits of the City of Ammon.
While an employee is working On Call Duty, an employee may conduct
personal business, provided that the employee remains available to
report to work.
2.20.2.Determined by Department Head.On Call Duty willbe determined by the
department head as needed. While working On Call Duty employees shall
be available for immediate response to emergency and/or service calls.
2.20.3.Compensation for Work Performed.Actual hours workedworking On Call
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2.20.4.Supplemental On Call Hours.Employees who are requiredto perform On
Call Duty shall receive one Supplemental On Call Hour per day, except on
Saturday, Sunday and holidays when On Call Duty shall add two
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during On Call Duty. Only those employees who can safely respond to
emergency calls within thirty (30) minutes of receiving a call are eligible
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3.1EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
3.1.The City offers a number of employee benefits for full-time regular employees.
These benefit offerings are subject to change or termination at the sole
discretion of the Council. Each is subject to the specific terms of its respective
insurance policy and/or official resolution of the Council.
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3.2.Paid Time Off (PTO).Paid Time Off is available to all full-time regular employees
who have completed the equivalent of 90-days of full-time regular employment.
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues as the employee works. Employees will not accrue
PTO while on an unpaid leave of absence or under suspension of any kind.
3.2.1.PTO Accrual Schedule for Full-Time Employees.Eachfull-time employee
will accrue 6.154 hours of PTO per pay cycle for a total of 160 PTO hours
per year. Under no circumstances will any employee accrue more than
160 PTO hours per year.
3.2.2.MaximumAnnualAccrual.The maximum PTO hours allowedto accrue is
480. Once an employee reaches the maximum accrued PTO hours, no
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3.2.4.Donation of PTO Time.In the event that an employeedepletes their
accrued PTO hours due to a major illness or injury, other employees may
voluntarily donate PTO hours from their accrued PTO hours, provided the
following criteria are met:
3.2.4.1.PTO may be donated only after an employee has entirely depleted
their PTO hours and, if applicable, any remaining Sick Leave;
3.2.4.2.No more than 72 hours of PTO can be received through donations
to a single employee in a three-year period;
3.2.4.3.An employee of a lower pay grade cannot donate hours to a
higher pay grade employee. Pay grade distinctions shall be made
by the City Administrator and/or HR Director; and
3.2.4.4.All PTO donations shall be anonymous and handled by the City
Administrator and/or HR Director.
3.2.4.5.Any requests for donating PTO that do not meet the criteria listed
above may be evaluated and approved or denied at the sole
discretion of the Mayor, or in absence of the Mayor, the City
Administrator.
3.2.5.PTO Transition from Vacation/Sick Leave.EffectiveJanuary 1, 2019 the
following shall occur:
3.2.5.1.Vacation Leave and Sick Leave will no longer accrue.
3.2.5.2.All Vacation Leave accrued by an employee is converted to Paid
Time Off (PTO) hours.
3.2.5.3.All Sick Leave accrued will remain Sick Leave and can be used by
employees in the event of illness to the employee or his/her
immediate family living in their household or whom the employee
is directly responsible for. Sick Leave must be used only in the
event of an illness or injury that prevents the employee from
working productively or safely or if an immediate family illness
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presents no practical alternative for necessary care. Surgeries,
elective or otherwise, along with the necessary recovery time
qualify for Sick Leave, if covered by insurance or preapproved by
the managing official. When three (3) or more concurrent days of
Sick Leave are requested, the managing official may require a
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required when there is evidence of Sick Leave abuse, such as
requesting more days than the annual accrual rate within a
one-year period. Abuse of Sick Leave benefits shall result in
disciplinary action. Sick Leave shall not be paid out.
3.2.5.4.If an employee exceeds the 480 PTO hour maximum limit after
converting their Vacation Leave to PTO hours, they will have 12
months to reduce their PTO hours to within the limit allowed.
3.3.Annual Longevity Bonus.Full-time employees withfive (5) years of full-time
service or more shall receive an annual Longevity Bonus.
3.3.1.The Longevity Bonus shall be calculated as follows:
3.3.1.1.$100/Year of service beginning at five (5) years of service. Years of
service are calculated on September 30 of each year.
3.3.1.1.1.Calculation: Years of Service times 100 equals the
Longevity Bonus.
3.3.1.1.2.Example Calculation for an employee of five years: 5 X 100
= $500
3.3.1.1.3.Example Calculation for an employee of 17 years: 17 X 100
= $1700
3.3.1.2.The Longevity Bonus is available only as city budget permits.
3.3.1.3.Longevity Bonuses for all city employees shall be paid within the
same month in any given fiscal year. The City Administrator shall
determine the month in each fiscal year when Longevity Bonuses
are paid to qualifying employees.
3.4.Holidays.
3.4.1.Official paid holidays are provided for full-time regular employees.
Employees, who have regular, full-time active status, on the date of any
holiday, shall receive no more than 8 hours compensation for that day
even though they do not work. Holidays which fall on Saturdays shall be
observed on the preceding Friday. Those which fall on Sunday shall be
observed on the succeeding Monday. The Mayor has the authority to
temporarily adjust the operating hours of City offices on days
immediately preceding or following scheduled holidays based on
workload and employee morale.
3.4.2.A holiday is a day of exemption from work granted to employees, during
which said employees shall be compensated, as if they actually worked.
Employees who work on a holiday shall be compensated according to the
following calculation:
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Holiday HoursHours worked on a holiday
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RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:
New Year's DayColumbus DayIndigenous Peoples Day
Martin Luther King, Jr./HumanVeterans Day
Rights Day
Presidents' DayThanksgiving Day
Memorial DayDay after Thanksgiving Day
JuneteenthChristmas Eve dismissed at 2 PM with no lunch
Independence DayChristmas Day
Labor Day
3.5.Bereavement Leave.Up to 40 hours of paid leave ofabsence for a death in the
immediate family (spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren,
brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles, including those related by law). Additional
leave may be granted from accrued paid vacation leave or unpaid leave of
absence.
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3.7.Family and Medical Leave Act.Employees of the Citymay have rights for up to
12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the provisions of the Family and
Medical Leave Act of 1993, including any revisions that may be enacted to the
Act, if they meet the following eligibility requirements, from the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) section 825.110. "An eligible employee" is an employee of a
covered employer who: 1) Has been employed by the employer for at least 12
months; and 2) Has been employed for at least 1,250 hours of service during the
12-month period immediately preceding the commencement of the leave; and 3)
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Is employed at a work site where 50 or more employees are employed by the
employer within 75 miles of that work site.
3.7.1.An employee that has used this benefit, shall be eligible for an additional
12 weeks of this qualifying benefit only after the accumulation of an
additional 1,250 hours of service from the date of returning to work as an
eligible employee as described in CFR section 825-110.
3.7.2.Employees who work for an employer who employs less than 50
employees within 75 miles of that work site are not eligible for FMLA
leave.
3.7.3.If an employee meets these eligibility requirements he/she may request
up to 12 weeks of leave where the City shall continue the employee's
benefits (employer portion only) during the leave period.
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3.7.5.If the employee does not return to work for reasons other than their own
continued serious health condition or that of an eligible family member,
the City may recover from the employee the premiums that were paid for
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3.7.6.Employees are required to use any accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick
leave before utilizing leave without pay under this FMLA policy. If paid
leave accruals are less than 12 weeks, the employee may take the
remainder of FMLA leave as unpaid leave. Employees shall continue to
accrue leave while utilizing their paid sick leave and Paid Time Off (PTO).
They shall cease to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) during the unpaid portion
of their leave.
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in compliance with the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
3.7.8.An eligible employee of the City who is the spouse, son, daughter, parent,
or next of kin of an injured service member shall be entitled to a total of
26 work weeks of leave during a 12-month period to care for the service
member. There is up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for an employee if the
spouse, son, daughter or parent has been called to active duty. An eligible
employee may elect, or the City may require the employee, to substitute
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any of the accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) personal leave, family leave, or
medical or sick leave of the employee for any part of the 26-week period.
3.7.9.FMLA leave may be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule in
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health condition with prior written approval from the managing official,
or when "medically necessary."
3.7.10.To request FMLA leave please write a brief letter or memo to your
managing official indicating the reason for requesting FMLA leave and the
expected duration of leave. Note: your managing official or administrator
may request that you provide certification by your physician or medical
practitioner indicating the diagnosis and probable duration of your
medical condition, or the medical condition of your family member.
3.7.11.The City shall return the employee to the same or an equivalent position
after returning from FMLA leave, subject to the terms of the Family and
Medical Leave Act. The only exception may be for individuals who, under
the provisions of the FMLA are considered to be a "key employee" whose
extended absence would cause "substantial and grievous economic
injury".
3.7.12.The City reserves the right to require periodic notices (determined by the
City) of you or your family member's status and your intent to return to
work.
3.7.13.The City reserves the right to designate any leave request as covered or
not covered in compliance with the provisions of the Family and Medical
Leave Act.
3.7.14.If you have any questions about your rights under FMLA, please contact
the HR Director.
3.8.Reduction in Benefits.The City, through the Council,reserves the right to
change, condition, or terminate any benefits set forth in this section. No
employee shall acquire any rights in any current or future status of benefits
except as the law otherwise requires.
3.9.Benefits for Part-Time or Temporary Employees.Unlessnegotiated with the
Council, required by PERSI or law, there are no provisions for benefits for
part-time, seasonal or temporary employees.
3.10.Insurance Coverage Available to Employees.The Cityprovides medical and life
insurance benefits to full-time regular employeesand medical benefits toelected
officials. The City provides payments to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
benefit package for qualifying employees for coverage of dental and vision
benefits. Additionally, the City provides family coverage at the employee's
expense. For the costs of the family insurance charges consult with Human
Resources.
3.10.1.Management or key employees are eligible for coverage the first of the
month after hire. All other employees are eligible after 60 days of
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employment and coverage begins on the first of the month following
eligibility. Coverage is subject to policy terms and may change at any
time. Continued health coverage is available to former employees at their
own cost pursuant to federal law (COBRA). Information may be obtained
from the HR Director.
3.10.2.Worker's compensation insurance covering job-related injuries is
provided for all employees. Questions about worker's compensation
issues should be directed to the office of the Human Resources Director.
3.11.Retirement.The retirement plan of the City combinesbenefits of the Public
Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) with Social Security (FICA). PERSI
charges a percentage of an employee's gross salary, which is presently exempt
from Federal and State income taxes, and the City matches this with an
additional larger contribution. Contact the Human Resources Director for further
information.
3.12.Miscellaneous Benefits.
3.12.1.Discount on City Utility Fees.Discounted utilityfees of 50% shall be
provided for full-time employees residing within the City limits or City
utility service areas.
3.12.1.1.Utility discounts are limited to the primary residence of the
employee.
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3.12.2.Parks and City Facilities.
3.12.2.1.Rental of shelters, and/or Council chambers discounts of 50% shall
be provided for all full time employees and elected officials.
3.12.2.2.Full time employees and elected officials are eligible to receive a
City swimming pool pass good for 25 free open swim sessions.
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Individuals may begin requesting passes in May of each year;
passes will be available for pick up five (5) days later, to allow for
processing. Passes not used will expire on September 30 of the
year issued.
3.12.3.Elected Officials.Elected officials may opt outof any benefit provided by
the City of Ammon upon majority vote of the City Council if the change
affects all members. Any individual elected official may opt out of any
benefit at any time.
3.12.4.Transfer of Benefits with Employee Transfer.Accruedbenefits for each
employee continue to the benefit of that employee if the employee
transfers from one department to another within the City. Any such
transfer shall not result in a reduction of benefit offerings separate and
apart from those realized by employees similarly situated.
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SECTION 5: EMPLOYEE EVALUATION AND DISCIPLINE
1.EVALUATION PROCEDURES
1.1.Standard Procedures.Each employee may be evaluatedafter 90 days of
employment with the City and at least on an annual basis thereafter to assess
the performance of the employee in the job being performed for the City. Annual
evaluations for all departments shall be conducted during the month of
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observations of the employee's performance, the accuracy of the employee's
work in addition to the quantity, and additional efforts expended by the
employee on behalf of the City. Each managing official is authorized to use
necessary evaluation tools. A record of the evaluation shall be placed in the
employee's permanent record file.
1.2.Interviews (Evaluation).Each evaluation shall beconcluded with an interview
between the evaluated employee and the managing official in which the
employee will be told what the findings of the evaluation are. Each employee
shall be given an opportunity to respond to the evaluation both verbally, in which
case notes may be taken by the interviewer, or the employee may submit a
written response to the employer's evaluation to be placed in the employee's
personnel file, provided that it is filed with the employer within ten (10) days of
the date of the evaluation.
2.EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL FILES
2.1.Personnel Records.The official City employee records,including medical records
will be stored in a secure location, owned, operated and maintained by the City.
Within these personnel files will be kept all records of payroll, employee
performance evaluation, employee status, and other relevant materials related
to the employee's service with the City. Any managing official or the employee
himself/herself may contribute materials to the personnel files deemed relevant
to the employee's performance and tenure. Each employee shall have the right
to review materials placed in his/her personnel file at any reasonable time.
Copies of materials in a personnel file are available to each employee without
charge. Personnel files shall not be removed from the premises.
2.2.Access to Personnel Files.It is the policy of theCity to allow limited access to the
personnel file under the supervision of the official responsible for the record for
any employee when properly requested.
2.2.1.Those authorized to evaluate materials in a personnel file include the
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employee's managing official, Human Resources Director, elected
officials, City Attorney and the employee himself/herself.
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2.2.3.The City Attorney shall have access to all personnel files as needed.
2.2.4.Information regarding personnel matters will only be provided to outside
parties with a release from the employee or in other circumstances
where release is deemed appropriate or necessary with the concurrence
of both the official supervising the records and the City Attorney.
2.2.5.Based upon the inherent confidentiality of personnel matters, access of
others to personnel files shall be only with authorization of the managing
official and the City Attorney.
2.3.Management of Information in Personnel Files.Eachemployee shall be
provided an opportunity to contest the contents of a personnel file at any time.
This is to be done by filing of a written objection and explanation which will be
included in the file along with the objectionable material. In the sole judgment of
the supervising official, with the concurrence of the Council, any offending
material may be removed upon a showing by the employee that it is inaccurate
or misleading.
3.EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES AND PRINCIPLES
3.1.Purpose of Discipline Policy.The purpose underlyingthe discipline policy of the
City is to establish a consistent procedure for maintaining suitable behavior and a
productive working environment in the workplace. These procedures are
directory in nature and minor variations of the processes set forth herein shall
not affect the validity of any actions taken pursuant to this policy.
3.2.Disciplinary System Framework.The City adopts thefollowing framework for
actions to be taken in the event that City policies are violated by any employee.
Progressive steps may be implemented in order to invoke disincentives to policy
violations. The City reserves the right to take any of the prescribed steps in any
order in the event that a managing official deems a policy violation or action of
the employee to be serious enough to warrant a certain step. Such steps shall be
documented in the record of the disciplinary action. Progressive discipline shall
be applied only where the managing official believes that the potential for
improvement and correcting the behavior is possible.
3.3.Hierarchy of Disciplinary Actions Available.Thefollowing actions are among the
progressive disciplinary steps which can be taken by the department head in
response to personnel policy violations. Any step in the disciplinary process may
be skipped or waived; at the discretion of the managing official, considering the
severity of the offense:
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3.3.1.Verbal warning
3.3.2.Written warning or reprimand.
3.3.3.Suspension with or without pay.
3.3.4.Probation.
3.3.5.Demotion.
3.3.6.Dismissal.
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4.1.All employees are at-will employees. However, at-will employees may from time
to time experience adverse consequences of unlawful discrimination or
retaliation. In addition, a public employee who is being demoted with a
reduction in pay or terminated from employment based upon allegations of
dishonesty, immorality or criminal misconduct is constitutionally entitled to a
name-clearing hearing when one is requested.
4.2.Unlawful discrimination and retaliation address actions that are alleged to
involve decisions based upon age, sex, race, religion, national origin or disability
that is not a bona fide occupational qualification. The City does not condone
discrimination on the basis of the foregoing unlawful categories. Unlawful
retaliation addresses actions that are taken against an employee for initiating a
charge of discrimination or harassment, or for assisting in any way in an
investigation of such charges.
4.3.Failure to pursue this opportunity to be heard or name-clearing hearing
procedure constitutes a waiver of this opportunity.
4.4.Issues involving job performance or employee attitude, without allegations of
discrimination, retaliation, dishonesty, immorality or criminal misconduct, are
not the proper subject of this procedure and will not be heard.
4.5.The procedure for the opportunity to be heard or name-clearing hearing is as
follows:
4.5.1.Within fourteen (14) days of his/her termination or demotion, the
employee may submit a written allegation of unlawful discrimination or
retaliation, or the basis for entitlement to a name-clearing hearing,
stating with particularity the basis for the requested hearing. Written
allegations that are untimely submitted or that fail to state a particular,
legally recognized basis will not be granted an opportunity to be heard.
An employee will be promptly notified if a requested hearing is denied.
4.5.2.An employee alleging unlawful discrimination or retaliation, or who is
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Council. The hearing will not exceed one (1) hour in duration.
4.5.3.An audio recording of the hearing will be made and maintained as part of
the personnel record.
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4.5.6.The City Council may ask questions during this process.
4.5.7.The employee may question participants during this process.
4.5.8.The Idaho Rules of Evidence do not apply to this opportunity to be heard
or name-clearing hearing.
4.6.After the hearing, the City Council will consider the information submitted, and
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SECTION 6: SEPARATION FROM EMPLOYMENT
1.REDUCTION IN FORCE
1.1.Employee assignments may be affected by reductions in force made due to
economic conditions or to changes in staffing and workload. The Council reserves
the right to make any changes in work force or assignment of resources that it
deems to be in the City's best interest. The Council may also specify at the time
reductions in force are made, what reinstatement preferences may accompany
the reductions. Said reinstatement preferences may be tied to the classification
of the employee or to specialized skills possessed by the employee.
1.2.Reorganization initiated to make more efficient use of resources or to
accommodate budgetary needs shall not be subject to the appeal procedure
established by the City.
2.REINSTATEMENT PREFERENCE
2.1.Employees who leave City employment, due to a reduction in force, shall retain a
first right to return in the event of workforce rebuilding for one year from the
date of their separation. Employees shall retain a preference only for work for
which they are fully qualified and for which available service requirements can be
met.
3.RETIREMENT POLICY
3.1.The retirement policy of the City shall comply in all respects with Federal and
State requirements respecting mandatory retirement and the obligations
established by the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). No
employee shall be compelled to retire except in compliance with said acts.
4.COBRA BENEFITS
4.1.Employees of the City who currently receive medical benefits and separate from
employment may be eligible to continue those medical benefits at the
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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). If you have
any questions regarding your right to continue your health coverage after
separating from the City, please contact the HR Director.
5.EXIT INTERVIEW
5.1.Each employee who terminates from employment with the City is encouraged to
participate in an exit interview with the City Administrator. In such interview, the
interviewer shall notify the employee when certain benefits shall terminate,
when final pay shall be issued and review the process to receive COBRA. The
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employee shall inform the interviewer about his/her impressions of employment
in such interview. A record of the exit interview shall be completed and retained
in the employee's personnel file.
6.RESIGNATION POLICY
6.1.Voluntary resignation will only be accepted if made in writing. Any verbal
resignation will be treated as leave without approval, unless authorized by the
managing official. Under leave without approval an employee may be terminated
for "job abandonment" after three (3) days of leave that has not received
approval. If the employee wants their formal records to indicate "voluntary
resignation", they must do so in writing to their managing official. No employee
who voluntarily resigns should expect that their position will be available at the
same pay rate and/or benefits, if they desire to apply for rehire.
7.ABANDONMENT
7.1.Employees who have an unexcused or unauthorized absence of three working
days or more may be terminated for job abandonment.
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APPENDIX A: CITY OF AMMON ORGANIZATION CHART
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APPENDIX B: SIGNATURE PAGE OF RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING
CITY OF AMMON PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT
SIGNATURE SHEET
RECEIPT:
I,___________________________________________acknowledgethatIhavereceivedacopy
ofthe CityofAmmonPersonnelPolicyManual.Iunderstandthatitismyresponsibilityto
reviewthismanualanditisaconditionofmycontinuedemployment.Mysignaturebelow
affirmsthatIwillreadandunderstandthemanualwithinfourteen(14)daysofmyhiredate.IfI
havequestionsregardinganyaspectofthepolicyandproceduresoftheCityofAmmon,Iwill
discussthesequestionswithmyDepartmentHeadortheHRDirectorasnecessaryuntilIfully
understand the policies and procedures of the City of Ammon.
Additionally, my signature below affirms that:
Iunderstandthatthismanualisnotacontractandcannotcreateacontract.IunderstandthatI
amobligatedtoperformmydutiesofemploymentinconformancewiththeprovisionsofthe
CityofAmmonPersonnelPolicyManual andanyadditionalrules,regulations,policiesor
proceduresimposedbythedepartmentinwhichIwork,whetherornotIchoosetoreadthe
Manual.
IunderstandthatshouldthisPolicybemodifiedthatIwillbeprovidedwithacopyofthe
modification.
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Human ResourceDate
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CITY OF AMMON PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL
ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING
SIGNATURE SHEET
ACCEPTANCE:
My signature below affirms that I have read and understand the terms of the City of Ammon
Personnel Policy Manual and thatI have addressedany concerns or questions regarding the
policies and procedure with my Department Head or the HR Director. I further understand that I
am governed by the contents of the personnel manual and it is my responsibility to remain
familiar with all of the information contained therein. Any violation of this personnel manual
may be cause for termination.
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Employee SignatureDate
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Department HeadDate
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APPENDIX C: NEW DRIVER CONTRACT
CITY OF AMMON VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT USE AND DRIVING SAFETY POLICY
NEW DRIVER CONTRACT
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Safety Policy, have attended or have been scheduled by my supervisor to attend, the driver safety
training program and passed all required tests, understand the correct procedures for reporting any
accidents or traffic violations and agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the City of Ammon. I also
agree to the statements listed below and understand if I fail to meet any of the requirements or
promises, my driving privileges could/will be suspended or revoked. Additional disciplinary action could
also be taken, up to and including termination of employment depending upon the circumstance and
severity of my driving actions or failure to meet these promises.
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A PHOTOCOPY OF EMPLOYEE'S VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FORM AND SHALL
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REQUEST TO ADD/REMOVE DRIVER
The Department Head requesting the addition or removal of a driver from the City approved
driver list must complete this application, sign and date and submit to the Human Resource
Department for approval. All information must be completely and accurately stated. Any
omissions or inaccuracies will cause a delay or denial of authorization. Any questions please
contact the Human Resource Department.
Request:
Check appropriate box: ____Add Driver ____Remove Driver ____Change Driver Info
Driver Information
Department:__________________________
Full Name:__________________________Date of Birth: _____________________
Home Address:City:______________________________
State:______________
Zip:_____________
Home Phone: ___________ Cell Phone: __________________________
Driver's License #:________________________State Issued: ____ Exp. Date:___/___ /__
License Class:______License Restrictions: ________License Endorsements:______
Driving History
Fill out all that apply and provide dates, times and any pertinent details (for the past
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1.Accidents:
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2.Tickets:
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3.Convictions:
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I certify that the information provided on this form is correct and accurate. I understand that this
information will be used to obtain a record of my driving history from the Idaho State Repository.
I further understand that the decision to authorize me as a driver for City of Ammon will be based
on this information. I also acknowledge that I have attended or will attend the first available,
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Department Head SignaturePrinted NameDate
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APPENDIX D: Controlled Substance Testing Consent Form for
Current Employees
Asaconditionofmycontinuedemploymentwith TheCityofAmmon,Iconsenttotakeadrugand/or
alcohol test as required by the terms of the company's Substance Abuse Policy.
Iunderstandthatintheeventthatmyspecimentestspositivefordrugs,Iwillbegivenanopportunityto
discussthatresultwithanMROforthepurposeofprovidingareasonableexplanationregardingmy
positive test result.
IunderstandthatifmytestremainspositiveforillegaldrugsIwillbeterminatedfromfurther
employment with the company.
IalsounderstandthatifIhaveapositivedrugtestandamsubsequentlyfiredbecauseofthatpositive
test,Iwaiveallrightstoreceivingunemploymentbenefitsandinsurance,andwillberesponsibleforall
incurred attorney fees if I choose to contest this firing because of my positive drug test.
Iconsenttothereleaseofmydrugandalcoholtestresultsreceivedby Minert&Associates,Inc.,asthe
representativeoftheMedicalReviewOfficer,tomanagementofficialsat TheCityofAmmon and
understand that those results will be held in confidence by all parties involved.
Ihavereceived,read,andunderstandthetermsof TheCityofAmmon's DrugFreeWorkplacetesting
program and agree to abide by those terms.
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Employee's SignatureDate
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APPENDIX E: DOT Drug Testing Consent Form for Current
Drivers
Asaconditionofmycontinuedemploymentasadriverofacommercialmotorvehiclefor TheCityof
Ammon,Iconsenttotakeadrugand/oralcoholtestasrequiredbythetermsofthecompany's
Substance Abuse Policy.
Iunderstandthatintheeventthatmyspecimentestspositivefordrugs,Iwillbegivenanopportunityto
discussthatresultwithanMROforthepurposeofprovidingareasonableexplanationregardingmy
positive drug test.
Iunderstandthatifmytestremainspositiveforillegaldrugsoralcohol,Iwillbeterminatedfrom
employment with the company.
IalsounderstandthatifIhaveapositivedrugtestandamsubsequentlyfiredbecauseofthatpositive
test,Iwaiveallrightstoreceivingunemploymentbenefitsandinsurance,andwillberesponsibleforall
incurred attorney fees if I choose to contest this firing because of my positive drug test.
IconsenttothereleaseofmydrugandalcoholtestresultsreceivedbyMinert&Associates,Inc.,asthe
representativeoftheMedicalReviewOfficer,tomanagementofficialsat TheCityofAmmon,and
understand that those results will be held in confidence by all parties involved.
I hereby provide consent to The City of Ammon to conduct a limited query of the FMCSA Commercial
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information about me exists in the Clearinghouse. The term extends for the duration of my employment
and includes, but is not limited to, annual queries. I understand that if the limited query conducted by
The City of Ammon indicates that drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the
Clearinghouse, FMCSA will not disclose that information to The City of Ammon without first obtaining
additional specific consent from me. I further understand that if I refuse to provide consent for The City
of Ammon to conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse, The City of Ammon must prohibit me from
performing safety-sensitive functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle, as required by
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Ihavereceived,read,andunderstandthetermsof TheCityofAmmon's DrugFreeWorkplacetesting
program, and agree to abide by those terms.
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Driver's Name (print)Date
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Driver's SignatureDate
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June 2, 2022
Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Approval of Contract for Ammon Road Sewer Extension
Staff Presenting:
Tracy Bono, City Engineer
Recommendation
-Staff recommends awarding Knife River the contract for Ammon Road Sewer .
Summary of Analysis
1.According to state statute, a formal bid process was followed.
2.Based on the following criteria, Staff recommends awarding Knife River the contract for Ammon
Road Sewer Extension:
a.Low Bid
Financial Impact
Will use funds from the Waste Water Department already dedicated to sewer line extension.
Motion
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Submitted Bids
2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406City Hall: (208) 612-4000
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June 2, 2022
Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Approval of Contract for Sewer Pipe
Staff Presenting:
Tracy Bono, City Engineer
Recommendation
-Staff recommends awarding Core & Main the contract for the sewer pipe needed to
complete the sewer line extension projects.
Summary of Analysis
1.This pipe is needed for the City of Ammon sewer extension projects.
2.According to state statute, a formal bid process was followed
3.Based on the following criteria, Staff recommends awarding Core & Main the contract for sewer
pipe:
a.Low Bid
Financial Impact
Will use funds from the Waste Water Department dedicated to the sewer line extension projects
Motion
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Submitted Bids
2135 South Ammon Rd., Ammon, Idaho 83406City Hall: (208) 612-4000
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June 2, 2022
Mayor Coletti and City Councilmembers:
Approval of Design Firm for On Call Engineering Services
Staff Presenting:
Tracy Bono, City Engineer
Recommendation
-Staff recommends approving Horrocks Engineers to fulfill the On Call Engineering Services for
the City.
Summary of Analysis
1.According to state statute, the Request for Proposal (RFP) was advertised.
2.Based on the following criteria, Staff recommends hiring Horrocks Engineers for the project:
a.Past experience and familiarity with Ammons future street designs.
b.Competency of the listed team members.
Financial Impact
Motion
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