A. 
It is the policy of the Borough of East Rutherford 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 of East Rutherford 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.
B. 
All employees, officers and department heads shall be appointed and promoted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of East Rutherford. No person shall be employed or promoted unless there exists a position created by an ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of East Rutherford as well as the necessary budget appropriation and salary ordinance.
C. 
The governing body and all managerial/supervisory personnel are authorized and responsible for personnel policies and procedures. The governing body has appointed the Personnel Administrator to assist it in implementing the personnel policies. The Mayor and Council and the Personnel Administrator shall also have access to the Employment Attorney appointed by the governing body for guidance in personnel matters.
D. 
As a general principle, the Borough of East Rutherford has a "no tolerance" policy towards workplace wrongdoing. Borough officials, employees and independent contractors are to report anything perceived to be improper. The Borough of East Rutherford believes strongly in an open door policy and encourages employees to talk with their supervisor, department head, the Personnel Administrator or the Employment Attorney concerning any problem.
This Employee Handbook is intended to provide guidelines covering public service by Borough of East Rutherford employees and is not a contract. This handbook contains many, but not necessarily all of the rules, regulations, and conditions of employment for Borough personnel. The provisions of this handbook may be amended and supplemented from time to time without notice and at the sole discretion of the East Rutherford Mayor and Council.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the employment practices of the Borough of East Rutherford shall operate under the legal doctrine known as "employment at will." Within federal and state law, (including the New Jersey Civil Service Act) and any applicable bargaining unit agreement, the Borough shall have the right to terminate an employee at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, except the Borough shall comply with all federal and state legal requirements requiring notice and an opportunity to be heard in the event of discipline or dismissal.