5.2. ERMUSR 11-15-2011 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Other Events The Utility supports other events that are planned and paid for by employees. Examples of such events include holiday gatherings and monthly birthday recognition. Refreshments and Food for Emergency Response Staff Because emergency personnel are often called to perform for extended periods of time where refreshments are important to duty performance, utility personnel may be provided refreshments or food when it is deemed appropriate by the Utilities Director to assure the delivery of quality emergency response service. Employee Training The Utility Commission supports employee training and allows for reasonable reimbursement of registration, tuition and travel expense for conferences, seminars, workshops, and approved city employment-related course work in accordance with the Elk River Municipal Utilities Personnel Policy. The Personnel Policy also contains guidelines for an education reimbursement~rogram. Job related advanced education meets the public purpose guidelines of this policy. Employee Wellness and Safety Programs The Utility Commission recognizes the importance of employee fitness and health as it relates to the overall work and life satisfaction of the employee and the impact on the Utilities health insurance program. As such, the Utility Commission supports the Employee Wellness Program, which has been designed to educate employees on fitness/health issues. Also, in an effort to promote wellness, the city maintains a fitness room equipped with exercise equipment that is available to all staff 24/7. The Utility also supports programs that provide discounts to employees when participating in Parks and Recreation wellness related activities. The Employee Safety Program and programs created by the Safety Committee to promote and retain a safe work environment are supported by the Elk River Municipal Utilities. Refer to Meetings: Food/Meals/Refreshments Membership and Dues The Utility Commission has determined that the Utility will fund memberships and dues for the Utility, Commission Members, and its employees in professional organizations and Utility social and community organizations when the primary purpose is to promote, advertise, improve or develop the Utility's resources and advantages and not personal interest or gain. Said memberships shall be approved by the Utilities Director. Membership in the Local Chamber of Commerce& Rotary The Utility Commission has determined that it serves a public purpose for the Elk River Municipal Utilities to maintain membership in the Elk River Chamber of Commerce and Rotary as a means of promoting, advertising, improving, and developing the economic resources and advantages of the Utility.