10.02A Personnel Committee Recommendation-Personnel Policy Revision

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Citv of Pequot Lakes Citv of Pepuot Lakes Personnel Policies Title: Work Rules and Conduct Effective Date: [date adopted] Effective Date(s)ofAmendment(s): This policy does not preclude the City from administering discipline for unexcused absences of less than three (3) days. Non-exempt employees(eligible for overtime pay) are not authorized to take work home or work through lunch without prior approval from their supervisor. 17.3 Access to and Use of City Property Any employee who has authorized possession of keys,tools, cell phones, pagers,or other City- owned equipment must register his/her name and the serial number(if applicable) or identifying information about the equipment with his/her supervisor. All such equipment must be turned in and accounted for by any employee leaving employment with the City in order to resign in good standing. Employees are responsible for the security and safekeeping and care of all such equipment. The duplication of keys owned by the City is prohibited unless authorized by the City Administrator. Any employee found having an unauthorized duplicate key will be subject to disciplinary action. Employees are prohibited from using City property for personal purposes, except for the limited exceptions addressed in other policies herein. 17.4 Appearance Departments may establish dress codes for employees as part of departmental rules. Personal appearance should be appropriate to the nature of the work and contacts with other people and should present a positive image to the public. Clothing,jewelry or other items that could present a safety hazard are not acceptable in the workplace. Dress needs vary by function. Employees who spend a portion of the day in the field need to dress in a professional manner appropriate to their jobs, as determined by their supervisor. 17.5 Conflict of Interest City employees are to remove themselves from situations in which they would have to take action or make a decision where that action or decision could be a perceived or actual conflict of interest. If an employee has any question about whether such a conflict exists he/she should consult with the City Administrator. More guidance related to conflicts of interest follows. 17.5.1 Gifts Prohibited Employees in the course of or in relation to their official duties shall not directly or indirectly receive or agree to receive any personal payment of expense, compensation,money, real or personal property,a service, a loan, a forbearance or forgiveness of indebtedness,gift, 49