In order to conduct an orderly and efficient operation of the Town government, it is necessary that certain work rules be established. Work rules covering standards of conduct as well as standard operating procedures are necessary to protect the health and safety of all employees, maintain uninterrupted service, and protect the Town's good will and property. The following work rules shall be applicable to all Town employees. These rules are not intended to be all inclusive.
A. 
Employees may be subject to discipline for other actions not specifically addressed by the work rules but which adversely affect the quality of Town service or the integrity of local government.
B. 
Employees must be at their designated work area at the time appointed by their supervisor and ready to work. Employees shall remain at their work area, at work, until the scheduled quitting time unless permission to leave is granted by their supervisor.
C. 
Where operations are continuous, an employee shall not leave his post until replaced by the next shift employee or until he is relieved by his supervisor.
D. 
Employees shall not gather on Town premises to conduct any business of a private or personal nature without authorization from the Mayor.
E. 
Employees shall follow all safety regulations, to include the wearing of safety articles and the use of protective equipment. Employees shall immediately report accidents or injury to their supervisor.
F. 
Employees shall report for and remain at work only in a fit physical condition.
G. 
Employees who are unable to work shall immediately contact their supervisor and indicate the reason.
H. 
Employees shall be responsible for and shall not misuse the property of a fellow employee or employees, Town property, records, or other materials in their care, custody, and control. Town property, records, or other material shall not be removed from the premises without written permission from the department head. The Town reserves the right to search its own property or premises, including but not limited to an employee's desk, locker, or file cabinet. Employees should not conclude that they have a right or reasonable expectation of privacy in any Town property.
I. 
Employees shall be appropriately attired for the workplace. Nonuniformed outdoor staff are to wear clothing suited to job duties.
J. 
Employees shall not wear Town uniforms to work at a secondary job site.
K. 
Employees shall avoid littering work areas.
L. 
Employees shall deal with the public and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
M. 
Employees shall not park on Town premises in prohibited areas.
N. 
Employees shall notify their supervisors and the Office of the Mayor whenever there is a change in personnel information, including, but not limited to, address, telephone number, marital status, and beneficiaries.
O. 
Employees shall not restrict or interrupt work or interfere with the work of others.
P. 
Employees shall not neglect their duties and responsibilities or refuse to perform or unreasonably delay assigned work.
Q. 
Employees shall not engage in unapproved soliciting, use their positions for personal gain, or use their positions to coerce others.
R. 
Employees shall not work in the interest of any political candidate while on duty, nor shall they direct other employees to do such work.
S. 
Employees shall not post notices on the Town premises without prior written approval from the Mayor.
T. 
Employees shall not falsify records, reports, or claims of illness or injury.
U. 
Employees shall observe safety precautions and shall not willfully jeopardize the safety of fellow employees or the public.
V. 
Employees who are involved in an accident while driving a Town vehicle or operating heavy equipment shall inform their supervisor immediately or as soon as practicable.
W. 
Employees who drive a Town vehicle must report any on- or off-the-job driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) citations or convictions or any probation before judgment (PBJ) for any substance impairment charges related to motor vehicle operation, any moving violations, any suspension notices, failures to undergo breath analysis or drug testing, or random breath test and/or drug analysis testing failures to their supervisors, department heads, and the Office of the Mayor no later than five working days after such citation, conviction or PBJ or may be subject to disciplinary action for failure to report the citation, conviction or PBJ or inability to fulfill job requirements.
X. 
Employees of a recreation center or recreation program who primarily serve minors and employees who are funded by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) grant, and any others required by law, and who have been convicted of or have pending charges for the commission of or attempt to commit and/or assault with intent to commit: murder; child abuse; rape; child pornography; child abduction; kidnapping of a child; or a sexual offense, defined under Article 27, §§ 464, 464A, 464B and 464C,[1] or other applicable sections of the Annotated Code of Maryland or an equivalent offense, must notify their supervisors, department heads, and the Office of the Mayor immediately. Failure to do so may be grounds for dismissal.
[1]
Editor's Note: Article 27, §§ 463 through 465, of the Annotated Code of Maryland were repealed by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 1, effective 10-1-2002. For the current provisions of §§ 464, 464A, 464B and 464C, see now the Criminal Law Article §§ 3-305, 3-306, 3-307 and 3-308, of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Y. 
Employees shall not report to work under the influence of alcohol, intoxicants, or illegally used drugs or possess (except under a physician's direction), sell, transfer, or purchase same, on Town premises or work sites while on duty. Employees who are off duty are subject to any departmental order, oath or code of conduct which may address or prohibit these activities.
Z. 
Employees shall not engage in any illegal off-the-job activity which may be related to the safe and efficient execution of their duties, or any illegal activity while on the job which may be related to the safe and efficient execution of their duties.
AA. 
Employees shall not engage in fighting or gambling (except authorized fund-raisers for nonprofit purposes) on Town property.
BB. 
Employees shall not be insubordinate, such as failing or refusing to carry out any work order or assignment by an immediate supervisor or department head, or other individual authorized to issue such an order.
CC. 
Employees shall not disclose confidential Town information obtained in the course of employment by the Town to a person or persons not authorized to receive such information.
DD. 
Employees shall not sexually harass another employee or employees, and shall at all times abide by the Town's Sexual Harassment Policy.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See Part 7, Sexual Harassment, of this Division A.