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12.

Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/12/2016
Department:	Human Resources

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present, Discuss And Consider An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Amend The Employee Handbook.

BACKGROUND:

The Town of Addison Employee Handbook was formally adopted by Council on November 11, 1996. The handbook outlines Town policies, regulations, benefits, and expectations of employees. Upon employment, each employee receives a copy of the handbook and signs an acknowledgement form that they have received it and will abide by the policies. From time to time, the Human Resources Director will suggest updates to the handbook which reflect changes in administrative processes, procedures, or policies of the Town.

The current ordinance requires the City Council to approve any changes to the employee handbook. The most recent revision was brought forward and adopted by Council on June 10, 2008.

As defined in the charter, management of staff is the responsibility of the City Manager. In order to perform these responsibilities and to align the ordinance with the Town Charter, it is appropriate that the City Manager have the authority to make necessary changes to management policies and procedures. This ordinance will allow the City Manager to administer and modify policies and provisions pertaining to the employees of the Town.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

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Ordinance