10.1. SR 05-21-2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Work Rules k7 accepting employment with the City of Ells River, employees become representatives of the city and are responsible for assisting and serving the residents for whom they work. An employee's primary responsibility is to serve the residents of Ells River. Employees shallexhibit conduct that is ethical, professional, responsive, and of standards becoming of a city employee. To achieve this goal, employees must adhere to established policies, Hiles, and procedures and follow the instructions of their supervisors. The following are job requirements for every position of the City of Ell{ River. All employees are expected to: • Perform assigned duties to the best of their abilities at all times. • Render prompt and courteous service to the public at all times. • Read, understand, and comply with the n~les and regulations as set forth in these Persoiulel Policies as well as those of their departments. • Conduct themselves with deconun toward both residents and staff and respond to inquiries and information requests with patience and courtesy. • Report any and all unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor. • Maintain good attendance. Orientation Period The Orientation Period is an integral part of the employment process in which the city and the new employee should consider whether the employment is mutually satisfactory. The Orientation Period consists of the first six (6) months of employment. During the period, the city will observe the employee's work to determine whether the employee demonstrates that s/he is qualified for the position to which s/he was appointed. Performance, skills, ability, and other factors observed and demonstrated during the period are evaluated by the employee's supervisor in order to deternne whether the employee will be retained. Employment during the orientation period is at-will, meaiung the employee and the city each have the right to terminate employment with or without cause or notice (except if provided otherwise by statute or applicable collective bargaining agreement). If the employee does not meet established standards, and there is reason to believe, in the city's sole discretion, that a longer review period is needed, the Orientation Period may be extended to a total of 12 months. Upon satisfactory completion of the Orientation Period, the employee will become a regular employee. This does imply employment is permanent. Except as provided by statute or applicable collective bargaining agreement, employment for all city employees is for an indefinite time and can be terminated by either party at any time and for any reason, both during and after the Orientation Period. Employees promoted or appointed to new positions must successfully complete a six month Orientation Period. If found during the orientation to be unsuited for the position, the city at its sole discretion, may reinstate the employee to his/her former position and former rate of pay. Reinstatement is not guaranteed.