HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1738ORDINANCE NO. 1738
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1510 AND
ORDINANCE NO. 1635 KNOWN AS THE PERSONNEL RULES,
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OFF AIRHOP E, FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, as follows:
Section 1. The ordinance known as the Personnel Rules , Policies, and Procedures
Ordinance (No . 1510), adopted 14 April 2014 , together with the Personnel
Handbook of the City of Fairhope , be and the same hereby is changed and
altered in respect to the certain sections below :
SECTION -IV. WAGE AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION
4.03. E mplo yee Pay Rates
Employees shall be paid a salary or wage rate within the pay range of the job
classification based upon the City 's Compensation and Job Classification Plan.
Generally , new employees will start emp lo yment at the minimum rate in the pay
range for the job classification .
• Commercial Driver 's License . If an employee obtains a commercial driver 's
license ("C DL") at the requ es t or with the permission of the employee 's
Department Head to facilitate current job performance or to qualify the
employee for a job that requires a CDL, the employee will receive a one dollar
($1 .00) per hour pay increase.
• Certifications and Trainings. Any employee will receive a pay increase of
fifty cent (.50¢) to one dollar ($1.00) per hour, per certification (a maximum of
two certifications within any one fiscal year, and a maximum of ten
certifications total) for any certification deemed beneficial to his/her job and
approved by his/her Department Head and the Mayor. Any certification and/or
training paid for by the City wi ll result in a contract with the employee for a
month of service for each $100 .00 spent by the City on classes , certification
fees , training , etc .
• Effective Date. If an employee obtains a CDL or a certification as described
above before June 1 of any fiscal year, the pay increase shall be effective upon
approval by the Department Head and notification of payroll. The pay increase
for a CDL/certification obtained after June 1 will be effective on October 1 (i .e.,
the first day of the next fiscal year).
Pay increases are based on satisfactory job performance, including attendance and
disciplinary record, and availability of funds. If an emp lo yee's Department Head
recommends deferral of a pay increase because the employee 's performance is
unsatisfactory , the Mayor may defer a scheduled pay increase for a specified time or until
the employee's job performance is satisfactory.
Quail Creek Snack Bar and Beverage Cart Attendant's rates of pay are based on the
hourly wage established for the position and tips from patrons. All tips must be reported on
form s provided by the City Payroll Administrator and forwarded to the Administrator each
week for state and federa l tax purposes and to be paid to the emp lo yees as income.
Quail Creek Golf Pro , Quail Creek Assistant Golf Pro , City of Fairhope Tennis Pro and
Fitness Instructors are allowed in their sole discretion to give lessons to patrons , as
requested , outside the normal work schedule. Such lessons are not a part of the employees '
job duties for the City and are deemed to be an approved outside private business activity .
Ordinance No. 1738
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SECTION V. -EVALUATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
5.02 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
The City recognizes the mutual benefits derived from professional development and
enhancement of job skills , and encourages employees to pursue available training
opportunities.
Department Heads ' responsibilities include (i) developing employees ' job skills
through in-service training and (ii) identifying outside training programs that may
enhance job skills and notifying employees of these programs .
With the recommendation of the Department Head and approval by the Mayor, the
City may provide partial or full payment for training workshops and seminars that
are directly related to City employment, including any training necessary to obtain
or maintain required licenses or certifications. Whether training time is paid or
unpaid depends on the nature of the training , the needs of the City and the
availability of funds . (See 4.03 EMPLOYEE PAY RATES, Certifications and
Training)
Section 2. Any ordinance , resolution, or part(s) thereof, in conflict with said
"Personnel Rules, Policies , and Procedures -2014 ," Section -IV . Wage and
Salary Administration, 4.03 Employee Pay Rates and Section -V .
Evaluation, Training and Development, 5.02 Employee Training is hereby
repealed.
Section 3.
Section 4.
Attest:
If any section or prov1s1on of this ordinance, or of "Personnel Rules ,
Policies , and Procedures -2014 ", be declared invalid or unconstitutional by
judgment or decree shall not affect any other section or provision .
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its due adoption and
publication as required by law.
ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021
President
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City Clerk
ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021