All persons employed by the Town hold a position
of public trust and as a result, Town employees must present themselves
in a professional and appropriate manner. Employees shall avoid any
action which might create the impression of using public office for
private gain, giving preferential treatment to any person, or losing
impartiality in conducting Town business. Employees are expected to
adhere to conduct established by state law. All employees may be subject
to disciplinary action for acting in a manner that is not consistent
with the following standards of conduct.
Smoking shall not be allowed in any area of
the municipal buildings.
Participation in political activities is to
be carried on outside of normal working hours. No political activities
or solicitations will be conducted on Town owned property by employees
during work hours or in work areas.
In so far as this section is consistent with
provisions of General Law, Chapter 268A, no employee shall maintain
an outside business or financial interest, or engage in any outside
business or financial activity which interferes with his/her ability
to fully perform job responsibilities with the Town. Conduct of an
employee shall be in accordance with the laws of the commonwealth.
In so far as this section is consistent with
provisions of General Law, Chapter 268A, no individual employee of
the Town may accept any form of gifts, gratuities, special favors
or preferential treatment.
Personal out-going or in-coming telephone calls,
cell phone use, and E-mail use shall be limited to an absolute minimum
while at work. The use of Town communication equipment for personal
use, including but not limited to, facsimile machines, the Internet,
and any other computer software is strictly prohibited.
Notice of illness and use of sick leave shall be in accordance with §
145-20 of these regulations. Any employee whose illness or disability would result in the temporary closure of a Town office shall report such illness or disability to the office of the Town Administrator who will notify the Board of Selectmen at the same time and in the same manner that such illness or disability is reported to any appointing authority.