A.
It is the policy of the Township of Ocean to treat employees and
prospective employees in a manner consistent with all applicable employment
laws and regulations. The personnel policies and procedures of the
Township of Ocean shall apply to all employees, volunteers, (elected
or) appointed officials and independent contractors. In the event
there is a conflict between these rules and any collective bargaining
agreement, personnel services contract, or federal or state law including
the Attorney General's guidelines with respect to Police Department
personnel matters and the New Jersey Civil Service Act, the terms
and conditions of that contract or law shall prevail. In all other
cases, these policies and procedures shall prevail. Reference Code of Township of Ocean Chapter 47.
B.
All employees, officers and department heads shall be appointed and
promoted by the Township of Ocean Committee. No person shall be employed
or promoted unless there exists a position created by an ordinance
adopted by the Township of Ocean Committee as well as the necessary
budget appropriation and salary ordinance.
C.
The Administrator/Municipal Clerk and all managerial/supervisory
personnel are authorized and responsible for personnel policies and
procedures. The Administrator/Municipal Clerk and all managerial/supervisory
personnel shall also have access to the Township Attorney appointed
by the Township of Ocean Committee for guidance in personnel matters.
D.
As a general principle, the Township of Ocean has a "no tolerance"
policy towards workplace wrongdoing. Township of Ocean officials,
employees and independent contractors are to report anything perceived
to be improper. The Township of Ocean believes strongly in an Open
Door Policy and encourages employees to talk with their supervisor,
department head, Administrator, or the Township Attorney concerning
any problem.
E.
The Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual adopted by the Township
of Ocean Committee is intended to provide guidelines covering public
service by Township of Ocean employees and is not a contract. This
manual contains many, but not necessarily all of the rules, regulations,
and conditions of employment for Township of Ocean personnel. The
provisions of this manual may be amended and supplemented from time
to time without notice and at the sole discretion of the Township
of Ocean. Reference Code of Township of Ocean Chapter 57, Part 1.
F.
This Employee Handbook has been designed to serve as a quick reference
for many issues relating to your employment with the Township of Ocean.
G.
In order to retain necessary flexibility in the administration of
policies and procedures, the Township reserves the right to change,
amend, revise, or eliminate any of the policies and/or benefits described
in this Handbook.
H.
In order to remain current, the Employee handbook treats most topics
briefly and provides sites to the Code of the Township of Ocean. This
Handbook is updated as official policies change. The Code of the Township
of Ocean is the authority in case of a disparity between the Code
of the Township of Ocean and the Employee Handbook.
I.
Employees are required to familiarize themselves with the content
of this Handbook for it will answer many common questions concerning
employment with the Township. Please review it carefully.
