Laserfiche WebLink
Pursuant to Minnesota State law, the officials of the City elected or appointed for a regular term of <br />office or appointed to complete the unexpired portion of a regular term are included in the <br />coverage of the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act. <br />10.4 Medical Procedures <br />It is the policy of the city of Ramsey, within the confines of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, to <br />require its employees to be examined by a physician after an injury is sustained, whenever <br />conditions make this desirable for the employee or the City, or whenever management determines <br />that the interests of the City and the employee will be served thereby. Physical examinations <br />administered at the request of management shall be paid for by the City. <br />10.5 Smoking Policy <br />The city of Ramsey bans smoking in all municipal buildings, equipment and city vehicles. <br />Smoking for the purpose of this policy means inhaling or exhaling from any lighted cigar, <br />cigarette, pipe or any other lighted tobacco, plant product, or substance that may be used for <br />smoking in lieu of tobacco intended for inhalation via any of the means listed above. Use of <br />electronic devices which simulate smoking are also prohibited. This includes, but is not limited, to <br />electronic or "e" devices such as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes. Electronic devices are prohibited <br />regardless of whether they provide vapor of liquid nicotine, lobelia, and/ or other substances. Non- <br />electronic devices which simulate smoking are also prohibited. <br />10.6 Inclement Weather Policy <br />On occasions when the severity of the weather may cause City offices to be closed, the City <br />Administrator will make a determination as to whether the offices will be closed. The City <br />Administrator will then notify staff via email of the closure. Staff that do not have email access are <br />responsible for contacting their supervisor. If it is broadcast that City offices are closed prior to the <br />shift start time, then the employee will be paid as if it were a regular workday. If, however, the <br />office is not officially closed, staff will be instructed to take vacation time or compensatory time <br />off for any absence from work that occurs. If the office is officially closed after the start of the <br />shift, staff will receive their regular pay for the remainder of the shift. Compensatory time off or <br />vacation will be taken for time absent from work prior to the official closure. This policy will <br />apply to office employees only and does not include Public Works or Public Safety (fire and <br />police) employees. In circumstances where the City Administrator is out of town, the Acting City <br />Administrator will provide the decision on whether or not to keep City offices open due to <br />inclement weather. <br />10.7 Municipal Center Severe Weather Plan/Other Emergency <br />Plan <br />In the event that severe weather or another emergency occurs during the course of the day, staff <br />and occupants of the Municipal Center shall seek shelter in designated areas while also maintaining <br />accountability of all persons in building. <br />571Page <br />