Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 77
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Refusal to take a drug or alcohol test, or tampering with samples or test
results, or testing positive at any level (regardless of a medical marijuana
card).
Lack of courtesy or professionalism towards co-employees, citizens,
supervisors, vendors, visitors, etc.
Off-duty conduct that calls into question the employee’s honesty or integrity.
Leaving the premises during working hours without obtaining supervisor’s
permission.
Unauthorized or unlawful use of City materials, vehicles or equipment,
including telephones, computers, voice-mail, e-mail and other electronic
systems.
Posting or removal of notices, signs or writings in any form on bulletin
boards or City property without prior written approval.
Using alcohol or drugs on City time or property, or bringing them onto City
property.
Falsifying or improperly altering after the fact any records, such as vouchers
or reports, time records, medical excuses, expense reports, and so forth.
Damaging, defacing or misusing City property or the property of others.
Theft, misappropriation, unauthorized possession or removal of the property
of the City or another.
Acts of physical violence or threats of harm made to anyone.
Possession of explosives, firearms, chemical weapons, or other dangerous
materials or weapons on City property, including the parking lot, or while on
City time (except for law enforcement).
Threatening, intimidating, coercing, bullying or interfering with anyone
lawfully on City property.
Using City or citizen information for personal gain.
This list is not exhaustive and does not change the at-will employment relationship.
The City of Plymouth has formally adopted a code of conduct to assist officials and employees in
determining the proper course regarding a contemplated action. This was done to maintain high
ethical standards in local government service by providing sanctions for violations and to increase
public confidence in the integrity of municipal officials and employees.
Definitions:
"Administrative Officer" means all appointed officers, as provided by charter, specifically including
the city manager, the department heads and the city attorney, and specifically excluding all
members of the City's boards and commissions.
"Employee" means any person employed by the City who is not an officer of the City, as defined
above.
"Family member" means any of the following:
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 77 – March 2023
