Agenda - Council - 04/10/2006 - 04/10/06

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Section 8.5--appearance and dress policy--This is a new policy that Committ,ee members may want to be aware off Section 10.3--tuition reimbursement--The revised personnel policy proposes to allow employees to request reimbursement for job-related degree programs. In addition to tuition and laboratory fees, the revised personnel policy proposes that the City will cover 50% of the cost of books. Section 13--4rug free workplace policy--This is a new policy that allows the City to have existing employees tested for drugs or alcohol if there is reasonable suspicion that employees are under the influence or drugs or alcohol during work hours. The City's current policy only allows for similar testing of employees who perform safety-sensitive duties (i.e., public works maintenance workers). Complete copies of the revised personnel policy will be provided to City Council Members in hardcopy format. In an effort to save paper, staffmembers who would like to reference the personnel policy may access it on the 'T' drive at: I/Personnel Policy 2006April The policy will be saved as a PDF file. Upon adoption of the revised personnel policy by the City Council, staff will provide each employee with a hardcopy of the personnel policy and hold an all-staff meeting to discuss certain provisions of the policy and to answer any questions employees may have. Staff Recommendation Discuss the personnel policy and recommend City Council adoption of the policy. Committee Action Motion recommending City Council adoption of the revised personnel policy by resolution. PC: 04-I 1-06 G:~Administration\HumanResources~Pemon~eI-Adrnin Policies\Personnel Policy~staff report re aclopfion of personnel policy 4-11-06.doc -254-