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TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK
PERSONNEL POLICY

BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Blowing Rock that the following policies apply to the appointment, classification, benefits, salary, promotion, demotion, dismissal, and conditions of employment of the employees of the Town of Blowing Rock.

Article I. General Provisions

Section 1. - Purpose of the Policy
Section 2. - At Will Employment
Section 3. - Merit Principle
Section 4. - Responsibilities in the Administration of the Personnel Program
Section 5. - Application of Policies, Plan, Rules, and Regulations
Section 6. - Departmental Rules and Regulations
Section 7. - Definitions

Article II. Position Classification Plan

Section 1. - Purpose
Section 2. - Composition of the Position Classification Plan
Section 3. - Use of the Position Classification Plan
Section 4. - Administration of the Position Classification Plan
Section 5. - Authorization of New Positions and the Position Classification Plan
Section 6. - Request for Reclassification

Article III. The Pay Plan

Section 1. - Definition
Section 2. - Administration and Maintenance
Section 3. - Starting Salaries
Section 4. - Trainee Designation and Provisions
Section 5. - Probationary Pay Increases
Section 6. - Performance Pay
Section 7. - Performance Pay Bonus
Section 8. - Salary Effect of Promotions, Demotions, Transfers, and Reclassifications
Section 9. - Salary Effect of Salary Range Revisions
Section 10. - Transition to a New Salary Plan
Section 11. - Effective Date of Salary Changes
Section 12. - Fair Labor Standards Act and Overtime Pay Provisions
Section 13. - Stand-by and Call-back Pay
Section 14. - Payroll Deduction
Section 15. - Hourly Rate of Pay
Section 16. - Longevity Pay
Section 17. - Pay for Interim Assignments in a Higher Level Classification
Section 18. - Certification Increases
Section 19. - Service Awards
Section 20. - Retirement Awards

Article IV. Recruitment And Employment

Section 1. - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Section 2. - Implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Section 3. - Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
Section 4. - Light Duty for Injured or Ill Employees
Section 5. - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment
Section 6. - obationary Period
Section 7. - Promotion
Section 8. - Demotion
Section 9. - Transfer

Article V. Conditions Of Employment

Section 1. - Work Schedule
Section 2. - Political Activity
Section 3. - Volunteer Service
Section 4. - Outside Employment
Section 5. - Dual Employment
Section 6. - Employment of Relatives
Section 7. - Harassment Prohibited
Section 8. - Expectations of Ethical Conduct
Section 9. - Performance Evaluation
Section 10. - Safety
Section 11. - Use of Town Property and Equipment
Section 12. - Substance Abuse Policy

ARTICLE VI. Drug and Alcohol Policy

Section 1. - Purpose
Section 2. - Definitions
Section 3. - Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Testing for Safety Sensitive Positions
Section 4. - Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Testing Policy for All Employees
Section 5. - Applicant Testing
Section 6 - Compliance with Law
Section 7. - Supervisory Responsibilities
Section 8. - Employee Responsibilities

Article VII. Employee Benefits

Section 1. - Eligibility
Section 2. - Employee Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Section 3. - Other Insurance Plans
Section 4. - Retirement
Section 5. - Supplemental Retirement Benefits
Section 6 - Social Security
Section 7. - Worker’s Compensation
Section 8. - Unemployment Compensation
Section 9. - Law Enforcement Separation Allowance
Section 10. - Credit Union Membership
Section 11. - Tuition Assistance Program
Section 12. - Telephones - Cellular Phones
Section 13. - Auto Allowances
Section 14. - Meal Expenses
Section 15. - Travel Expenses
Section 16. - Host Expenses
Section 17. - Uniform Allowances

Article VIII. Holidays And Leaves Of Absence

Section 1. - Policy
Section 2. - Holidays
Section 3. - Holidays: Effect on Other Types of Leave
Section 4. - Holidays: Compensation When Work is Required or Regularly Scheduled Off for Shift Personnel
Section 5. - Vacation Leave
Section 6. - Vacation Leave: Use by Probationary Employees
Section 7. - Vacation Leave: Accrual Rate
Section 8. - Vacation Leave: Maximum Accumulation
Section 9. - Vacation Leave: Manner of Taking
Section 10. - Vacation Leave: Payment upon Separation
Section 11. - Vacation Leave: Payment upon Death
Section 12. - Sick Leave
Section 13. - Sick Leave: Accrual Rate and Accumulation
Section 14. - Transfer of Sick Leave from Previous Employer
Section 15. - Sick Leave: Medical Certification
Section 16. - Extension of Sick Leave Credits
Section 17. - Leave Prorated
Section 18. - Funeral Leave
Section 19. - Family and Medical Leave
Section 20. - Family and Medical Leave-Certification
Section 21. - Family and Medical Leave-Retention and Continuation of Benefits
Section 22. - Leave Without Pay
Section 23. - Worker's Compensation Leave
Section 24. - Military and other USERRA Leave
Section 25. - Reinstatement Following Military and other USERRA Service
Section 26. - Civil Leave
Section 27. - Parental School Leave
Section 28. - Voluntary Shared Leave
Section 29. - Adverse Weather and Emergency Conditions
Section 30. - Order of Use

Article IX. Separation And Reinstatement

Section 1. - Types of Separations
Section 2. - Resignation
Section 3. - Reduction in Force
Section 4. - Disability
Section 5. - Voluntary Retirement
Section 6. - Death
Section 7. - Dismissal
Section 8. - Reinstatement
Section 9. - Rehiring

Article X. Unsatisfactory Job Performance And Detrimental Personal Conduct

Section 1. - Disciplinary Action for Unsatisfactory Job Performance
Section 2. - Unsatisfactory Job Performance Defined
Section 3. - Communication and Warning Procedures Preceding Disciplinary Action for Unsatisfactory Job Performance
Section 4. - Disciplinary Action for Detrimental Personal Conduct
Section 5. - Detrimental Personal Conduct Defined
Section 6. - Pre-dismissal Conference
Section 7. - Non-Disciplinary Suspension

Article XI. Grievance Procedure And Adverse Action Appeal

Section 1. - Policy
Section 2. - Grievance Defined
Section 3. - Purposes of the Grievance Procedure
Section 4. - Grievance Procedure
Section 5. - Role of the Human Resources Officer
Section 6. - Grievance and Adverse Action Appeal Procedure for Discrimination

Article XII. Records And Reports

Section 1. - Public Information
Section 2. - Access to Confidential Records
Section 3. - Personnel Actions
Section 4. - Records of Former Employees
Section 5. - Remedies of Employees Objecting to Material in File
Section 6. - Penalties for Permitting Access to Confidential Records
Section 7. - Examining and/or Copying Confidential Material without Authorization
Section 8. - Destruction of Records Regulated

Article XIII. Implementation Of Policies

Section 1. - Conflicting Policies Repealed
Section 2. - Separability
Section 3. - Amendments

Article XIV. Appendices

Section 1. - Appendix A
Section 2. - Appendix B

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TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK PERSONNEL POLICY

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PERSONNEL POLICY