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not be sleeveless and employees may not go shirtless while on duty. Solid color shorts and jeans <br /> are acceptable when appropriate and with prior approval from the Department Head. <br /> Uniformed Personnel <br /> Uniforms,which are provided to some city employees,are expected to be neat,fresh and clean when <br /> reporting for duty. Each department is responsible for seeing to it that employees follow regulations <br /> regarding uniforms, related accessories and equipment. Uniforms bearing city identification may <br /> not be worn during off-duty hours. <br /> Under certain circumstances,as a condition of employment,employees may be required to wear <br /> clothing identifying them as a city of Ramsey employee. If applicable,a payroll stipend may be <br /> benefited and applicable taxes will be withheld according to the Internal Revenue Service. <br /> Religious Considerations <br /> Nothing in the policy is intended to infringe upon an individual's desire to observe and exercise <br /> religious practices. The City will make reasonable effort to accommodate religious practices <br /> regarding dress to the extent that is able to do so without affecting employee or customer health <br /> and safety. <br /> Enforcement <br /> Department Heads or their designee have the responsibility and the authority to enforce this policy. <br /> If counseling is ineffective,violations of this policy may result disciplinary action,up to and <br /> including termination. Employees sent home to change clothes shall not be paid as <br /> regular duty pay;the employee may use vacation time or unpaid leave. <br /> 7.6 Off-duty,Conduct Commented[CL30]:To be discussed based on City Attorney <br /> feedback. <br /> The City's effectiveness depends upon the respect and confidence of residents,business owners <br /> and employees. Inappropriate off-duty conduct detracts from community or employee respect and <br /> confidence. It is the City's policy to investigate circumstances suggesting that a City employee has <br /> engaged in inappropriate off-duty conduct that reflects unfavorably on the City. If inappropriate <br /> off-duty conduct is determined to have occurred that affects the City's business or reputation, <br /> discipline may be imposed,up to and including immediate termination. <br /> Examples of inappropriate off-duty conduct include,but are not limited to the following: <br /> • Certain moving violations <br /> • Theft <br /> • Violence <br /> • Use of City position to manipulate or control <br /> • Conviction of a gross misdemeanor or felony <br /> 621 <br />