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Work Rules In accepting employment with the City of Elk River, employees become representatives of the city and are responsible for assisting and serning the residents for whom they work. Employ ees shall e�ibit conduct that is ethical, professional, responsive, and of standards becoming of a city employee. To achieve this goal, employees must adhere to established policies, rules, and procedures and follow the instructions of their supenrisors. All City of Elk River employees are expected to meet the following job requirements: ■ Always perform assigned duties satisfactorily and to the best of their abilities. ■ Always render prompt and courteous service to the public as appropriate. ■ Read, understand, and comply with the rules and regulations as set forth in these Personnel Policies as well as those of their departments. ■ Conduct themselves with decorum toward both residents and staff and respond to inquiries and information requests with patience and courtesy. ■ Report 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 s/he is qualified for the position to which s/he was appointed. Performance, skills, abilinr, and other factors observed and demonstrated during the period are evaluated by the employee's supervisor. 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. New employees are not allowed to take vacation leave during their Orientation Period unless approved by the city administrator or approved before hire. Upon completion of the Orientation Period, the employee will become a Regular employee and are eligible to use vacation leave. This does not imply employment is permanent. Employees promoted or appointed to new positions must successfully complete a si�-month Orientation Period. If found during the orientation to be unsuited for the position, the cit�-, at its sole discretion, may reinstate the employee to his/her former position and former rate of pay. Reinstatement is not guaranteed. Employees taking a leave of absence during the Orientation Period will have their Orientation Period paused and begin where they left off when they return from leave. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Pursuant to the Minnesota Govern�neszt Data Practices Act (DPA) data is categorized as private, non-public, or confidential. All data is public unless classified otherwise. In many circumstances, data may not be disclosed e�cept with authorization of the subject of the data or pursuant to court order. In compliance with the DPA, employees are strictly prohibited from disclosing to a third party, within or outside the Page 3�63