TABLE OF CONTENTS

 General Policy Statement (i)

Chapter 2 :  Classification
        Section 2-1: Employment Categories  
        Section 2-2: Position Classification Plan 
        Section 2-3: Creation and Maintenance of Classification Specifications 
        Section 2-4: Maintenance of Classification Plan 
        Section 2-5: Position Allocation List 

Chapter 3 : Pay Plan

        Section 3-1: General 
        Section 3-2: Definitions 
        Section 3-3: Pay Structure 
        Section 3-4: Entry Rate of Pay 
        Section 3-5: Pay for Performance Increases 
        Section 3-6: Reclassification 
        Section 3-7: Promotion 
        Section 3-8: Temporary Promotion 
        Section 3-9: Demotion 
        Section 3-10: Transfers 
        Section 3-11: Reinstatement 
        Section 3-12: Administrative Increase 
        Section 3-13: Career Ladders 
        Section 3-14: Pay Scale Adjustments 
        Section 3-15: Premium Pays 
        Section 3-16: Additional Holiday and Overtime Procedures 
        Section 3-17: Maintenance of the Pay Plan 

Chapter 4 :  Benefits

        Section 4-1: General 
        Section 4-2: Retirement 
        Section 4-3: Health Insurance  
        Section 4-4: Life Insurance 
        Section 4-5: Worker’s Compensation 
        Section 4-6: Deferred Compensation 
        Section 4-7: Pre-Tax Withholding     
        Section 4-8: Unemployment Benefits 
        Section 4-9: Leave      
        Section 4-10: Voluntary Deductions 

Chapter 5 : Leave

        Section 5-1: General Provisions 
        Section 5-2: Annual Leave 
        Section 5-3: Sick Leave 
        Section 5-4: Sick Leave Bank 
        Section 5-5: Discretionary Leave 
        Section 5-6: Leave of Absence Without Pay 
        Section 5-7: Funeral Leave 
        Section 5-8: Administrative Leave 
        Section 5-9: Military Leave 
        Section 5-10: Court Leave 
        Section 5-11: Worker’s Compensation Leave 
        Section 5-12: Emergency Conditions Leave 
        Section 5-13: Volunteer Leave 
        Section 5-14: Family and Medical Leave 
        Section 5-15: Leave Accruals Paid at Separation 

Chapter 6 : Personnel Recruitment, Selection and Orientation 
 
        Section 6-1: Notification and Advertising of Vacancies 
        Section 6-2: Application for Employment 
        Section 6-3: Selection 
        Section 6-4: Orientation for New Employees         
        Section 6-5: Probationary Period – New Hires 
        Section 6-6: Probationary Periods for Other Than New Hires 
        Section 6-7: Physical Requirements 
        Section 6-8: Equal Employment Opportunity  
        Section 6-9: Employment Eligibility Verification 
        Section 6-10: Driver and Criminal Records Checks 
        Section 6-11: Drug Testing 6.9 

Chapter 7 : Employee Training and Development 
 
        Section 7-1: Employee Training and Development 
        Section 7-2: Rules for County Funding 
        Section 7-3: Application 
        Section 7-4: Approval Authority 
        Section 7-5: Repayment of Training Funds 

Chapter 8: Performance Appraisal 
 
        Section 8-1: General 
        Section 8-2: Job Description 
        Section 8-3: Standards of Performance 
        Section 8-4: Communication With Employee 
        Section 8-5: Interim Review 
        Section 8-6: Evaluation Conference 
        Section 8-7: Performance Appraisal Rating 
        Section 8-8: Corrective Action 
        Section 8-9: Exceptional Performance 
    
Chapter 9 : Employee Recognition 

        Section 9-1: Purpose 
        Section 9-2: Department Implementation 
        Section 9-3: Service Recognition 

Chapter 10 : Disciplinary Policy  

        Section 10-1: Policy 
        Section 10-2: Purpose 
        Section 10-3: Reasons for Disciplinary Measures 
        Section 10-4: Use of Disciplinary Measures 
        Section 10-5: Available Disciplinary Actions 
        Section 10-6: Review of Proposed Action 
 
Chapter 11 : Grievance Policy and Procedures 

        Section 11-1: Purpose 
        Section 11-2: Policy 
        Section 11-3: Objective of Procedure 
        Section 11-4: Coverage 
        Section 11-5: Definition of Grievance 
        Section 11-6: Determination of Grievability 
        Section 11-7: Procedural Steps 
 
        Section 11-8: Panel Procedures 
        Section 11-9: General Provisions 
        Section 11-10: Composition of Panel 

Chapter 12 : Separation and Termination
 
        Section 12-1: Resignation 
        Section 12-2: Retirement 
        Section 12-3: Death 
        Section 12-4: Termination 
        Section 12-5: Employee Separation Procedures 
        Section 12-6: Layoffs 
        Section 12-7: Clearing Debt and Property Accounts 
        Section 12-8: Separation Pay 
        Section 12-9: Post-Separation Benefits 
        Section 12-10: Severance Pay 
        Section 12-11: Exit Interviews 

Chapter 13 : Miscellaneous Employment Policies 

        Section 13-1: Applicability 
        Section 13-2: Hours of Work  
        Section 13-3: Time and Attendance Records 
        Section 13-4: Emergency Closing of County Facilities 
        Section 13-5: Holidays 
        Section 13-6: Uniforms and Personal Equipment 
        Section 13-7: Bonds 
        Section 13-8: Use of Alcohol and Other Controlled Substances 
        Section 13-9: Harassment 
        Section 13-9.1: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy 13.18 
        Section 13-9.2: Safety Policy 13.19 
        Section 13-10: Americans with Disabilities Act 
        Section 13-11: Use of Tobacco Products in Public Facilities and Vehicles 
        Section 13-12: Political Activity 
        Section 13-13: Gifts and Gratuities 
        Section 13-14: Outside Employment 
        Section 13-15: Employment of Immediate Family Members/Nepotism 
        Section 13-16: Reference Inquiries 
        Section 13-17: Open Door Policy 
        Section 13-18: Confidential Information 
        Section 13-19: Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy 
        Section 13-20: Membership in Professional Organizations 
        Section 13-21: Residency Requirement 
        Section 13-22: Personal Appearance 
        Section 13-23: United Way / Combined Public Service Campaign 
        Section 13-24: Solicitations 
        Section 13-25: Special Licensing Requirements 
        Section 13-26: Weapons Possession 
        Section 13-27: Use of County Vehicles 
        Section 13-28: Bidding to Purchase County Property