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Uniforms_, which are provided to some City employees_ -are expected to be neat, fresh, and clean when reporting for duty. Each department is responsible for ensuring -seeing to it that employees follow regulations regarding uniforms, related accessories, and equipment. Uniforms bearing City identification may not be worn during off -duty hours. Under certain circumstances, as a condition of employment, employees may be required as condition of employment, to wear clothing identifying them as a City of Ramsey employee. If applicable, a payroll stipend may be benefited -provided, and applicable taxes will be withheld according to the Internal Revenue ServicelRS regulations. Religious Considerations Nothing in the policy is intended to infringe upon an individual's desire to observe and exercise religious practices.— TheyCity will make reasonable effort to accommodate religious practices regarding dress to the extent that it can is able to do so without affecting employee or customer health and safety. Enforcement The Administrative Services Director, Department Heads or their designee the identified designees are responsible for enforcing thishave the responsibility and the authority to enforce this policy.— If counseling is ineffective, violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination.— Employees sent home to change clothes shall not be paid as regular duty during that time; they pay; the employee may use vacation time or unpaid leave. ,Exceptions Exceptions to this policy will be made only on a case -by -case basis with a doctor's note stating the reason for the exception. 7.6 Off-Dcluty 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 that affects the City's business or reputation, discipline may be imposed, up to and including immediate 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 601Page Formatted: Font: Bold