4.12 SR 12-20-1999 - Laserfiche WebLink

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. . . must be advertised in the official newspaper and will be posted at City Hall and other locations as deemed appropriate. The appropriate department head will determine the minimum price for each item to be sold. · In no instance will anything of value be given away free to anyone including employees; · An employee may purchase no more than one motor vehicle from the City or another political subdivision in any 12 month period; · Employees involved in the auction or process pertaining to the administration and collection of sealed bids are prohibited from purchasing City property. Unauthorized removal of City property or its conversion to personal use may result in discipline up to and including termination. USE OF CITY VEHICLES City-owned vehicles are to be used only by City employees for official City business. Employees who drive or may be required to drive City vehicles and equipment are responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and for observing all traffic laws. Seat belts must be properly used at all times. Drivers must carry a current, valid driver's license that is adequate for the type of vehicle being driven. Any employee who operates a City vehicle without a valid driver's license will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Passengers may be carried only when necessary to conduct City business and/or when their transportation via City vehicle is in the best interests of the City. City vehicles may not be used to travel from work to an employee's residence for rest or lunch breaks without prior supervisory approval. City employees conducting official City business out of town (conventions, meetings, etc.) may carry family members as passengers upon approval of department head and only if such accompaniment does not interfere with the best interests of the City. HANDLING CITIZENS' COMPLAINTS Citizen complaints provide an opportunity for feedback and identifying problem areas. How well complaints are handled determines the level of confidence and respect the public holds for its municipal government. When handling a complaint be polite and never argue with the complainant even ifhe/she is angry, unreasonable or insulting towards you and the City. Stay calm, cool and collected. When you receive a complaint, it is very important to follow through properly. This can be accomplished by doing the following: Receive and record information pertinent to the complaint. 25