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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 the Human Resources <br /> Manager, or designee, determines that the interests of the City and the employee will be served <br /> thereby. Physical examinations administered at the request of Human Resources Manager, or <br /> designee, 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 and smokeless tobacco products (chewing tobacco, <br /> snoose, and snuff 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 or designee will then notify the IT Manager to post the closure to the City's website. <br /> If it is broadcast that City offices are closed prior to the shift start time, then the employee will be <br /> paid as if it were a regular workday. If, however, the office is not officially closed, staff will be <br /> instructed to take vacation time or compensatory time off for any absence from work that occurs. <br /> If the office is officially closed after the start of the shift, staff will receive their regular pay for the <br /> remainder of the shift. Compensatory time off or vacation will be taken for time absent from work <br /> prior to the official closure. This policy will apply to office employees only and does not include <br /> Public Works or Public Safety(fire and police) employees. In circumstances where the City <br /> Administrator is out of town, the Acting City Administrator will provide the decision on whether <br /> or not to keep City offices open due to 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 /> 601Page <br />