2016 Spencer Handbook

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6. Evaluate decisions so that the best service or product is obtained at a minimal cost without sacrificing quality and fiscal responsibility. 7. Maintain high standards of work every day in dealings with the public, employees and associates. 8. Maintain a respectful attitude toward employees, public officials, colleagues, associates and citizens. 9. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations applicable to the City. The ethical City employee must not: 1. Engage in outside interests that are not compatible with the impartial and objective performance of his or her duties. 2. Improperly influence or attempt to influence other employees to act in his/her own interest. 3. Accept anything of value from any source which is offered to, or could reasonably be expected to influence his/her action as a public employee. 4. Use any City resource for personal or private benefit or gain. The ethical City employee accepts the responsibility that his or her mission is that of servant and steward to the public. DEFINITIONS Tier 1 Employee Employees who have successfully completed a probationary period and have been retained on a full-time year-round basis, forty (40) hours per week are considered full-time. Tier 1 employees are eligible for all employee benefits offered by the City. Tier 1 positions are designated in the Personnel Policy Manual. Tier 2 Employee Tier 2 employees are employees who are normally scheduled to work an average of thirty (30) to thirty-nine (39) hours for a predetermined twelve (12) month period. Tier 2 employees are normally entitled to basic health plan coverage offered by the City. Tier 2 employees are not entitled to fringe benefits, such as sick leave, vacation, or holiday pay. Employment of new Tier 2 employees requires the approval of the City Council. *Currently Authorized is 1 employee at Park Dept.

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