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General Policies Smoking, Vaping, and Tobacco Policy The city complies with the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act. All city buildings and vehicles, in their entirety, shall be designated as smoke free, meaning that smoking in any form (through the use of tobacco products such as pipes, cigars, and cigarettes), or "vaping" with e-cigarettes is prohibited while in a city facility or vehicle. Employees violating this policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Appearance and Dress Employee appearance is a direct reflection on the professionalism of city services. 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. To respect the rights of employees with fragrance sensitivities, fragrances should be minimal or not worn. Clothing must always be clean, neat, and in good repair. Good hygiene is always expected. The City Dress and Appearance Policy is available on Access Elk River. Violation of this Policy may result in discipline up to and including termination. Electronic Communication Devices The city provides telephonic equipment (land line and cellular), computer equipment and software, and services used to communicate and supply email, voicemail, and Internet data access. The equipment and services are the property of the city and are intended to be used for official city business. Employees who intentionally misuse Electronic Communication Devices maybe subject to discipline up to and including termination. Please reference specific city policies regarding issue eligibility and use of electronic communication devices such as 800 MHz radios, cell phones, smartphones, and iPads/tablets. Telephone Use It is critical that employees be courteous, tactful, professional, and efficient on the telephone. Employees are expected to answer and return calls promptly. Personal calls must not interfere with city work, should be brief and made only when necessary. Preferably, personal calls should be made during scheduled rest break or lunch periods. The Mobile Phone Policy can be found on Access Elk River. iPad/Tablet Device UsJM! The City Council has authorized the pur nt of ipads and tablet devic� workflow, reduce paperwork, increase efficiency, and enhance internal and external communication. The full city policy which includes purpose, use, care, and user responsibilities can be found on Access Elk River. 32