(A) The purpose of this personnel policy and procedure manual is to provide a consistent, systematic, and organized approach to the establishment, implementation, and administration of the city’s personnel policies. It is written, adopted, and interpreted exclusively by the city’s elected officials, and their designees, and is not subject to modification, change, or contrary interpretation by any employee or employee representative organization, except as may otherwise be specifically authorized and recognized by the laws and/or Constitutions of the State of Indiana and United States.
(B) This manual is to be used to assist and guide personnel in the day-to-day direction and performance of the general workforce, the result being that a number of important and responsible goals may be achieved:
(1) First, by implementing uniform personnel policies that are applied in as consistent and impartial a manner as is practicable, the goal is to promote the best possible working relationships and highest morale among all city employees. This policy manual was created for city employees not covered by any other bargaining agreement. Furthermore, it is not intended to supersede or overrule any state or federal rules and regulations governing the operation of a department (the Police and Fire Department). It is, however, the intent of this personnel policy manual to provide support, direction, and procedures that will enable the city to practice fair and consistent daily personnel administration.
(2) Second, by providing employees with fair and equal opportunities in their recruitment and advancement, by evaluating their services on the basis of merit and fitness, and by giving consideration to their needs and desires, the goal is to provide an employment atmosphere that increases the cooperation and productivity of the employees, together with the prospects for career opportunities within the city and each office or department of city government.
(3) Third, by providing dependable and courteous services to the residents of the city, the goal is to enhance the reputation and stature of the city’s departments and offices within the community.
(Ord. 2013-7, passed 8-28-13)
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