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7.5 Appearance and Dress Policy
<br />The appearance and dress of City employees has a direct reflection on the professionalism of our
<br />services. A neat, well-groomed employee presents a positive image of the City and demonstrates
<br />the pride of City employees. Appearance and attire significantly influence how community
<br />members perceive City staff and the confidence customers have in the City's ability to provide
<br />quality services. The standard office attire for employees Monday through Friday will be
<br />Business Casual or Formal Business, with some exceptions on Fridays as noted below.
<br />APPRORIATE CASUAL /FORMAL BUSINESS ATTIRE
<br />• Suits
<br />• Sport Coats or blazers
<br />• Dress slacks, pants, khakis, colored denim dress jeans (no blue jeans unless working
<br />outdoors or in spaces that are not clean; no rips, tears, stains, frayed fabric, etc.)
<br />• Dress shirts, polos, blouses, shirts, or sweaters
<br />• Dresses, skirts or business capris (no more than 3 inches above the knee)
<br />• Any type of business shoes, dress sandals, loafers, clean earth -tone, white or black
<br />athletic shoes, but no extreme colors such as violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange
<br />and red. (Crocks, flip flops, thongs, or barefoot sandals are not allowed, unless a doctor's
<br />note stating the reason for the exception is submitted to Human Resources.)
<br />APPROPRIATE CASUAL FRIDAY ATTIRE
<br />• Casual sweaters, shirts or polos (slogans or advertising may not exceed 2 inches, other
<br />than City logos)
<br />• Hooded sweatshirts with a City of Ramsey logo
<br />• Casual slacks, pants, and denim jeans (no rips, tears, stains, frayed fabric, etc.)
<br />• Periodically, as announced, sport jerseys or team shirts may be worn on casual Friday (in
<br />good condition; no sweat pants or wind pants)
<br />Employees who take Friday off may not substitute another day for "casual Friday."
<br />INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE AND APPEARANCE IN THE WORKPLACE
<br />• Unkept personal hygiene and an appearance that is not neat and tidy.
<br />• Extreme hair colors and shoes such as violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red.
<br />• Tattoos that are deemed offensive, including, but not limited to depicting racial, sexual,
<br />discriminatory, or gang -related images or obscene language, or those that undermine
<br />City's values. Offensive tattoos must be covered while working.
<br />• Tattoos on the head, face, neck, and hands are prohibited, excluding a tattooed ring.
<br />• Piercings that are loose or dangle, except for earrings or small, snug -fitting nose piercings
<br />or studs.
<br />• Piercings that interfere with speaking clearly.
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