Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 24
discharge.
Vehicles: Employees assigned City-owned vehicles are not permitted personal use of the vehicle,
with the exception of convenience stops while traveling to and from work. Seat belts must be worn
at all times while operating or riding as a passenger in a City vehicle. Use of cell phones while
operating a City vehicle should be done only when it is safe to do so. Employees are expected to
follow all driving laws and safety rules while operating a City vehicle and to remove all trash from
the vehicle following its use.
Cash and Valuables: Employees responsible for the security of cash and other negotiable papers
shall ensure that said items are maintained in a secure manner. Said employees will be held
responsible for any loss resulting from the lack of proper security.
Equipment, Facilities and Supplies: Employees are to use the City’s equipment facilities and
supplies only for public service. Under no circumstances shall an employee be permitted to utilize
or borrow City property or equipment for personal use without prior written approval of the
department head or city manager.
The employee will be responsible for any equipment that is lost or damaged.
Bulletin Boards:
Information regarding changes in working schedules, overtime, safety, City policy and other
matters related to employment are posted on the City’s bulletin board as required by state and
federal law. In addition, the City will send information via e-mail to all employees and request
department heads to forward such information to those employees without e-mail. This bulletin
board is for City use only. Employees should make it a practice to read the notices on the board
daily. A posted statement is considered as notice to the employee and it is the employee’s
responsibility to be aware of items so posted. Employees are prohibited from posting or removing
anything without advance written approval by the city manager.
Rules Of Conduct:
The City of Plymouth expects employees to always act in a professional manner and to utilize
common sense and good judgment. The following rules of conduct are designed to protect the
rights of all employees. Violations of the rules will, at the discretion of the City, result in disciplinary
action up to and including discharge. These rules of conduct are not intended to be all inclusive of
the proper standards of conduct or other obligations of employees. The City reserves the right to
take disciplinary action for other offenses not specifically listed here. This listing of rules of conduct
and any discipline taken under these rules does not modify the at-will employment status
explained in the introduction section of this manual.
1. Unsatisfactory work performance;
2. Insubordination (disobedience to or disrespect for authority or failure to follow
instructions);
3. Theft, unauthorized removal of property, or misappropriation of City funds;
4. Fighting or attempting to instigate a fight;
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