Agenda - Council Work Session - 11/26/2024

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Enforcement The Administrative Services Director, Department Heads or the identified designee are responsible for enforcing this policy. If counseling is ineffective, violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Employees sent home to change clothes shall not be paid as regular duty during that time; they may use vacation time or unpaid leave. 7.6 Off -Duty Conduct The City's effectiveness depends upon the respect and confidence of residents, business owners, and employees. Inappropriate off -duty conduct detracts from community or employee respect and confidence. It is the City's policy to investigate circumstances suggesting that a City employee has engaged in inappropriate off -duty conduct that reflects unfavorably on the City. If inappropriate off -duty conduct is determined to have occurred and it affects the City's business or reputation, discipline may be imposed, up to and including termination. Examples of inappropriate off -duty conduct include, but are not limited to, the following: • Certain moving violations • Theft • Violence • Use of City position to manipulate or control others • Conviction of a gross misdemeanor or felony This policy applies to all City employees (full-time, part-time, paid -on -call, temporary, casual, etc.); to acts that occur within or outside of City limits; and to acts that occur during or outside work hours. 7.7 Employee Parking To ensure the public has easy access to the entrances of City Hall, employees must park personal vehicles in the Municipal Parking Ramp unless otherwise approved by the Department Head. City vehicles may be temporarily parked on the road or in the south parking lot as needed for City business. Personal vehicles may only be parked on the road for the time necessary to load or unload supplies for a City function. 7.8 Conflict of Interest and Divided Allegiance This policy applies to all City employees, personnel, and volunteers without exception, including elected officials, temporary employees, employees working under contract for the City, and members of the paid -on -call fire department. The City Council and the City Administrator are committed to governing the City organization in 581Page -- [ommented [CL9]: Ask the City Attorney about this statement.