ICMARC Associate Handbook August 2016

CONTENTS

ABOUT ICMA‑RC

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CHAPTER 1: WORKING TOGETHER AT ICMA‑RC

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Guiding principles

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Leading at ICMA‑RC

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Code of ethics

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Whistleblower policy

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ICMA-RC confidentiality and the press

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Equal employment opportunity and diversity

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Disability and reasonable accommodation

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Harassment-free work environment

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Interactions with others

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Use of ICMA‑RC property and funds

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Minority and women vendors

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CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

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Employment status

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Work hours

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Alternative work arrangements

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Overtime

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Paydays, time reports, and paychecks

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Disclosure of employment information and references

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Personnel records

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Dress code

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Telephones, voice mail and email

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Travel policy

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Solicitations and distribution of literature or non-ICMA‑RC marketing materials

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Office celebrations

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The Human Resources bulletin boards

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Confidential — for Internal Use Only

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