Subject: Policy Statementpolicy Number: 1-00

Subject: Policy StatementPolicy Number: 1-00

Approved By: City CouncilLast Update: February, 2003

Effective Date:February 4, 2003Page Number: 1 of 2

I. POLICY

This manual contains Spring Grove’s (The City) policies, which are intended to serve as guidelines for all employees. The policies in this section outline various aspects of the employee-employer relationship, and the procedures that will generally be applied. The policies presented in this manual are not intended to be and should not be construed to be contractual terms or offers. Any policies that are revised will immediately supersede all previously communicated policies and be effective as noted on each policy.

II. SCOPE

These policies apply to all employees unless otherwise stated in the SCOPE section of an individual policy.

III. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. The purpose of The City’s policy manual is to:

1. Assign responsibility for administration and ensure

understanding of the policies and procedures of The City

2. Facilitate decisions and promote consistency of interpretation and applications across organizational lines.

3. Provide a record to guide future policy development and serve as a framework for revisions.

4. Minimize the possibility of illegal and/or unauthorized action.

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B. The Mayor and city council supports the definition, communication, administration and interpretation of these policies will ensure consistent application. However, not all of The City’s policies are incorporated into this manual and The City has the right to administer unwritten policies.

C. The policies will be administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age or veteran status except as permitted or required by law.

D. The City has the right to make any changes at any time, without notice, by creating new policies or deleting or changing any existing policy. The policies set forth in this manual are as complete as possible. However, they are not necessarily allinclusive. Some currently unanticipated circumstances maywarrant corrective action, including termination of employment. The City may vary from any of the policies (with the exception of the Employment at Will Policy 1-05) if, in its opinion, circumstances require. Because policies may be changed or terminated at any time, none of the policies shall be construed to provide any vested rights to employees.

E. The City’s policy manual is made available to all personnel. Each supervisor should use this manual as a guidebook when applying city policy in a given

situation. The consistent implementation and administration of these policies is the responsibility of supervisory employees.

F. Failure to comply with city policies (expressed or implied) may result in corrective action up to and including termination.

G. Revisions and additions to The City policy manual may be issued as determined by the city administrator, approved by the Mayor and city council. Employees should study the new policies carefully prior to placing them in the existing manual. Outdated materials should be removed and destroyed. Requests for policy deviations will require approval of the city administrator.

Pearl Holland

Mayor