Any conduct that reflects discredit upon the Town or is a direct
hindrance to the effective performance of the Town's functions
shall be considered cause for disciplinary action against any employee
of the Town. Circumstances constituting cause for disciplinary actions
are listed in a nonexhaustive list below, and charges may be based
upon cause and complaints other than those listed:
A. Being convicted of a felony.
B. Engaging in acts of incompetency.
C. Being absent without authorized leave.
D. Engaging in acts of insubordination.
E. Intentionally failing or refusing to carry out instructions.
F. Willfully disregarding orders.
G. Engaging in misappropriation, destruction, theft, or conversion of
municipal property.
H. Engaging in neglect or carelessness resulting in damage to Town property
or equipment.
I. Becoming unfit for the performance of employee's duties.
J. Engaging in acts of misconduct while on duty.
K. Being repeatedly tardy and/or absent.
L. Falsifying any information required by the Town.
M. Failing to properly report accidents or personal injuries.
N. Using intoxicating liquors, narcotics or dangerous drugs (without
a doctor's prescription) on Town property or in Town equipment
or proceeding to work under the influence of liquor, narcotics or
dangerous drugs.
O. Being absent from designated work area without permission.
P. Failing to follow safety regulations.
Q. Conducting personal business during an employee's work hours
without authorization.
R. Abusing or misusing leave.
S. Dealing with the public in a discourteous or unprofessional manner.
T. Failing to adhere to a dress code established by the Town for the
employee's position.
U. Making false statement on an employment application.
V. Failing to abide by the policies in this chapter applicable to the
employee.
All employees shall be responsible for performing work assignments
in a safe manner. Prime consideration shall be given to safety in
all work situations. All employees shall:
A. Be thoroughly familiar with safety requirements and practices applicable
to their respective work assignments.
B. Actively observe safety practices, and report unsafe or potentially
dangerous conditions and accidents or injuries to their supervisor
immediately.
C. Refrain from engaging in horseplay, wrestling, hazing of coworkers,
and any other unsafe practice.
D. Wear protective equipment, use protective devices and wear safety
belts in all Town vehicles so equipped.
E. Report to supervisor any suspension, revocation or other loss or
potential loss of the right to legally drive a motor vehicle if driving
a Town vehicle is a responsibility or privilege of the job.
F. If responsible for driving Town vehicles, be properly licensed at
time of employment or assignment to a vehicle; and as long as the
employee is responsible for driving a Town vehicle, complete driver
training or driver performance qualification checks as required by
the department before operating Town vehicles.
A friendly and courteous attitude by Town employees toward the
public and coworkers is required at all times. Similarly, employees
are expected to deliver prompt, thorough, and efficient service to
the public and other consumers to the best of their ability. All employees
are required to maintain a neat and clean personal appearance. Each
employee shall be subject to specific department rules and regulations
concerning proper clothing, personal hygiene, and grooming that may
be established by the Town Manager.