A.
It is the policy of the Borough of Kenilworth to treat employees
and prospective employees in a manner consistent with all applicable
employment laws and regulations. The personnel policies and procedures
of the Borough 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, the terms and conditions of that contract or law shall prevail.
In all other cases, these policies and procedures shall prevail.
B.
All employees, officers and department heads shall be appointed and
promoted by the governing body. No person shall be employed or promoted
unless there exists a position created by an ordinance adopted by
the governing body as well as the necessary budget appropriation and
salary ordinance.
C.
The Administrative Officer and all managerial/supervisory personnel
are authorized and responsible for personnel policies and procedures.
The governing body has appointed the Borough's Chief Financial
Officer to assist the Administrative Officer to implement personnel
practices. The Administrative Officer and the Borough Chief Financial
Officer shall also have access to the Borough's Labor Counsel
appointed by the governing body from time to time for guidance in
personnel matters.
[Amended 9-12-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-14; 9-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-12]
D.
As a general principle, the Borough has a "no tolerance" policy towards
workplace wrongdoing. Borough officials, employees and independent
contractors are to report anything perceived to be improper. The Borough
believes strongly in an open door policy and encourages employees
to talk with their supervisor, department head, Administrative Officer,
governing body's liaison to the appropriate Borough department,
and/or Chief Financial Officer concerning any problem.
[Amended 9-12-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-14; 9-7-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-12]
E.
The Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual adopted by the governing
body is intended to provide guidelines covering public service by
Borough employees and is not a contract. This manual contains many,
but not necessarily all, of the rules, regulations, and conditions
of employment for Borough personnel. The provisions of this manual
may be amended and supplemented from time to time without notice and
at the sole discretion of the Borough.
