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ORDINANCE NO. 16-90
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 351 ,
PERSONNEL POLICY, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,
BY REQUIRING ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION OF CITY MANAGER; REPEALING
ALL PORTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH ; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1 . Chapter 351 , Personnel Policy, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida is hereby
amended by deleting Sections 14 . 01 and 14 . 02 in their entirety
and replacing with the following:
Employee Performance Evaluations
14 . 01 Policy
The purpose of the employee performance evaluation is
to measure objectively as possible both the employee ' s
strengths and weaknesses, and the manner in which the
employee performs in relation to assigned duties and
job description. The employee evaluation shall be
utilized as a tool and as a guide , and to be of
benefit to both the employee and the City. All City
employees, including the City Manager, shall undergo
this evaluation.
14 . 02 Procedure
Performance evaluation reports shall be completed on
all employees, prior to the completion of the pro-
bationary period and then annually on or before the
employee ' s annual review date. Delayed evaluations
will be explained and justified to the City Manager in
writing. Special performance evaluation reports may
be conducted as called for in Section 14 . 05.
A performance evaluation report shall be prepared and
an evaluation interview conducted by the employee ' s
rater (supervisor ) .
An employee shall not receive a merit increase until
each required performance evaluation has been dis-
cussed with the employee by his/her rater ( immediate
supervisor) and the evaluation form submitted to the
City Manager. All performance evaluation reports
shall be reviewed by the City Manager.
The City Council shall evaluate the performance of the
City Manager annually, on the anniversary date of
employment, or as often as the Council deems
necessary.
Ordinance NO. 16-90
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SECTION 2 . All portions of the Code in conflict here-
with are hereby repealed .
SECTION 3 . This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida, this 3rd day of April , 1990.
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST:
[signature]
Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
First Reading: 3-20-90
Posted: 3-21-90
Advertised: 3-22-90
Second Reading: 4-3-90
NAME YES NO
ARABIAN YES
PORTER YES
RANDELS YES
SALAMONE YES
THURM YES
Ordinance No. 16-90
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City of Cape Canaveral
105 POLK AVENUE • P.O. BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA 32920
TELEPHONE 407 783-1 100
CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL
. November 21 , 1989
FIRST ERRATA SHEET
CODE CHAPTER 351,
PERSONNEL POLICY
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 15-89 adopted a new Personnel
Procedure Manual for the employees of the City of Cape Canaveral ,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Accrual of Annual Leave specified in Section
10 . 04 of said personnel policy specified 30 leave days earned per
year after 15 years of employment; and
WHEREAS, the intended number of leave days was 20 ; and
WHEREAS, a typographical error was responsible for the
clerical mistake; and
NOW, THEREFORE, this error has been rectified and the
accural rate shall be 20 leave days earned per calendar year for
15 or more years of employment.
[signature]
James S. Theriac
City Attorney
dan typed but not proofread
§ 351 . 06 PERSONNEL POLICY § 351 . 06
(K) Termination of Employment
(1) In order to resign in good
standing , employees in permanent
positions should give at least two
weeks notice of their intentions.
In event of failing to observe this
requirement , the department head will
have the discretionary authority to
terminate employment the date the
employee ' s intent to resign is received.
All terminated employees will be re-
quired to surrender and return to their
department or other proper source all
records and property of the City of Cape
Canaveral which may be in their possession
or custody .
(2) Requests for immediate payment
of accrued wages and other benefits will
be honored in cases where employees are
being dismissed on short notice. Other-
wise department heads should not submit
supplemental payrolls unless approval
for doing so has been obtained from the
City Manager and City Treasurer.
amended postrn start here
(L) Complaints and Grievances - It
shall be the general policy of the City
to anticipate and avoid occurrences of
valid complaint or grievances , and to
deal promptly with any which may arise .
Except where there is an acceptable
reason for not doing so , all matters of
this nature will be handled and transmitted
through supervisors in the following order :
§ 351 . 06 PERSONNEL POLICY § 351 . 06
(1) Immediate supervisor
(2) Department head
(3) City Manager
Each of the above officers will discuss
all relevant circumstances with the
person or persons immediately concerned ,
notify the City Manager and endeavor to
adjust the matter to the extent of his
authority on a basis satisfactory to all
parties concerned , and subject to review
and approval by the City Manager . If ,
within five (5) days , any of the above
officers is unable to effect a satis-
factory adjustment of a particular
problem or question , he will in turn
submit the problem to the next authority
indicated , together with a written re-
port setting forth each information
and recommendation that he may consider
pertinent . If and when such matters
are referred to the City Manager , he
will make such further investigation
as he may consider necessary, following
which he shall render a personal decision
no later than ten (10) days after the
problem has been referred to him, or he
shall review his decision with the City
Council at the next regular City Council
meeting after the matter has been refer-
red to the City Manager . Either the
action of the City Council or the City
Manager shall be final and binding upon
all parties concerned , unless a further
appeal by the employee is taken in
accordance with Chapter 361 .
(Ord . #9-79 , §1 , 19 June , 79)
Amendment ends here
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ORDINANCE NO. 15-89
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER
351 , "PERSONNEL POLICY" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES; REPEALING THE CHAPTER
IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING WITH A
NEW CHAPTER; REPEALING ALL PORTIONS
OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral , Brevard County, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1 . Chapter 351 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby
repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2 . The amended Personnel Procedures Manual is here-
by adopted and incorporated into the Code of Ordinances as
Chapter 351 . A copy of the Personnel Procedures Manual is on
file in the office of the City Clerk and made a part of this Ordi-
nance by reference.
SECTION 3 . All portions of the Code in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4 . This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 17th day of October , 1989 .
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
First Reading: 10-3-89
Posted: 10-4-89
Advertised: 10-5-89
Second Reading: 10-17-89
NAME YES NO
HOOG NO
KIDD YES
RANDELS Absent
SALAMONE YES
THURM YES
ORDINANCE NO. 12-84
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTERS 351 AND 361 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND REPLACING THEM
WITH CHAPTER 351, "PERSONNEL POLICY" ;
ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL POLICY; PROVIDING
FOR PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE
PERSONNEL POLICY; ADOPTING A PERSONNEL
POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL; REPEALIINGI
ALL PORTIONS OF THE CITY CODE IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, deems it advisable and in the best interest of the City
of Cape Canaveral and its employees, to revise the existing
personnel policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, has formulated a program of personnel policies, a copy
of which is attached hereto and made part hereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City
of Cape Canaveral, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 351, "Personnel Policy" , and Chapter
361, "Administrative Review" , are hereby repealed in their
entirety.
SECTION 2 . The Personnel Policy and Procedures which are
attach hereto and made a part hereof by reference is hereby
adopted as Chapter 351, "Personnel Policy" , of the City Code of
the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This Chapter shall be
published in manual form and a true and correct copy shall be
maintained in the office of the City Clerk at all times.
SECTION 3 . All portions of the City Code in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4 . This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 19th day of June , 1984.
[signature]
Mayor
ATTEST
[signature]
Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
[signature]
City Attorney
NAME YES NO
CALVERT [no vote]
FISCHETTI YES
NICHOLAS YES
WINCHESTER [no vote]
Permission to Advertise 5-15-84
First Reading: 6-5-84
Posted: 5-16-84
Advertised: 5-25-84
Second Reading: 6-19-84
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Sec. 351.02 Definitions
WORK DAY - Hours of work refers to the number of hours an
employee is scheduled to work in any twenty-four hour period.
WORK-WEEK - Work-week refers to the number of hours reg .arly
scheduled to be worked during any seven consecutive d s, as
defined in job description. (Regular work-week = 40 hours)
PERMANENT EMPLOYEE - A permanent employee is one who has sat-
isfactorily completed his period of probation and wArks full
time.
TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE - A temporary employee is one who is em-
ployed for an indefinite period of time, but usually not to
exceed six months.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEE - A part-time employee is an employee who
serves in a position requiring no more than 75 per cent nor
less than 25 per cent of a normal work week.
OVER-TIME PAY - Over-time pay means the compensation made for
the work done in excess of the normal work period.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY - Immediate family means husband, wife, son,
daughter, father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother,
sister, or any relative living in the same household.
SECOND DEGREE OF AFFINITY - Degrees of affinity refer to the
relationships existing due to marriage. The second degree re-
fers to the relationship of a man to his mother-in-law or father-
in-law.
THIRD DEGREE OF CONSANGUINITY - Degrees of consanguinity refer
to relationships of birth or blood. The third degree of consan-
guinity refers to a relationship between a person and his nephew,
niece, uncle or aunt.
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351.04 QUALIFICATIONS
(A) PHYSICAL STANDARDS Except as herein provided, all new
employees will be required to satisfactorily undergo a
prescribed medical and physical examination to be made
by medical authority designated by the City. The purpose
of the examination will be the determination and certi-
fication of physical fitness and ability to perform
duties of the positions to which appointment is being
considered. A physical examination may be required of
any employee at any time. Physically handicapped persons
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will be considered for employment in certain positions
provided they execute a suitable form acknowledging .the
pre-existance of their condition and certifying that
they have been fully informed regarding the duties and
working conditions of the positions in which they are to
be employed. Medical examinations required by the City
will be at the City's expense.
(B). AGE REQUIREMENTS -
Where no limits are specified the
minimum and maximum ages for initial employment will vary
in accordance with the duties and responsibilities of the
position, the conditions under which they are to be per-
formed and according to the best/' judgement of the depart-
ment head. However, no person !under 18 years of age or
over 65 years of age will be hired in any full time posi-
tion. Continued employment after age 65 will be at the
discretion of.
(C) POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS - No political,
fraternal, or religious affiliations shall be considered
as qualifying or disqualifying conditions of employment
with the City of Cape Canaveral nor shall such affilia-
tions be permitted to influence any action or recommenda-
tion relating to present employees.
351.05 RESTRICTIONS
NEPOTISM - No person related within the second degree of
affinity or within the third degree by consanguinity to
the Mayor, Councilmen shall be em-
ployed in any office position, clerkship or paid service
of the City of Cape Canaveral.
SECTION IV PERSONNEL POLICIES
(A) BASIS OF EMPLOYMENT - All employment with the City shall
be based on merit, ability and physical and moral fitness.
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as evidenced by:
1) Training and experience as reflected by the
application form and other documentation, cer-
tification, registration, etc. as requested.
2) Mental examination or performance tests if de-
sired.
3) Pre-employment physical examination.
4) Character and/or credit investigation by the
City Manager and/or head of the department con-
cerned.
5) A new employee will be on probation for a period
of six (6) months, during which time he may be
terminated at the discretion of the City Manager
and/or department head.
6) The initial week's pay of a new employee will
be retained by the City until the termination of
his employment.
B. TYPE OF POSITIONS
Permanent - These are positions with a required work week
equaling or exceeding the full time established work week.
These are positions which offer career possibilities and
the ultimate likelihood of retirement.
Temporary - These are positions (with a part-time, full-
time or an hourly basis) anticipated to be of comparatively
short time or definitely limited in duration.
C. RESIDENCE - All other qualifications being equal, appli-
cants living inside the corporate limits of the City of
Cape Canaveral may be given preference when appointments
to positions are being made.
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F. PROMOTIONS - In-so-far as may be consistent with the in-
terest of the City, vacancies in job classifications may
be filled by promotion of qualified employees in lower
classifications.
G. AUTHORITY FOR ABSENCE - No employee shall be absent from
his regular scheduled duties except by authority of his
department head or responsible supervisor. Employees
absent due to reasons beyond their control will be res-
ponsible for explaining their absence to the department
head or other responsible authority as soon as possible
after the beginning of their assigned shift or regular
schedule of duties. Except in cases of leaves incident
to vacation or illness all absences for periods in excess
of one week must be approved by the City Manager.
H. SPECIFIC GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL - Any of the following acts
of conduct on the part of an employee will constitute.
grounds for prompt dismissal by either the department head
or City Manager.
1) Conviction under a felony charge:
2) Repeated convictions of misdemeanor charges such
as speeding, reckless driving, or accidents in-
volving injury to persons or damage to property
or equipment.
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3) Use of intoxicates while on duty or reporting
for scheduled duty under the influence of alcohol.
4) Flagrant or persistent insubordination.
5) The unauthorized use or possession of narcotics*
or other dangerous drugs (narcotics - shall be
defined as set forth in Chapter 398 of the Florida
Statutes, most current edition) .
6) Inciting or engaging in strikes or riots.
7) Misappropriation or unauthorized use of city
equipment, tools, machines, funds, etc .
8) Incompetence or repeated neglect of duty.
9) Repeated failure or neglect to meet credit ob-
ligations, particularly open accounts. .
10) Unauthorized absence from duty without satisfactory
explanation.
11) Falsifying employment application.
J. DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSIONS - Under justifiable circumstances,
the office head
may suspend an employee
without pay for a period not in excess of sixty days. Any
offense of a similar nature occuring within three years
will constitute grounds for dismissal.
J. RE-EMPLOYMENT OF DISMISSED PERSONS - Persons who have been
dismissed from the municipal service will not ordinarily be considered
for re-employment.
K. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
1) In order to resign in good standing, employees
in permanent positions should give at least two
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weeks notice of their intentions. In event of
failing to observe this requirement, the depart-
ment head will have the discretionary authority
to terminate employment the date the employee' s
intent to resign is received. All terminated
employees will be required to surrender and re-
turn to their department or other proper source
all records and property of the City of Cape
Canaveral which may be in their possession or
custody.
(2) Requests for immediate payment of termination
pay will ibe honored in cases where employees are
being dismissed on short notice. Otherwise de-
partment heads should not submit supplemental pay-
rolls unless approval for doing so has been ob-
tained from the City Manager.
L COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES - It shall be the general policy
of the City to anticipate and avoid occurrencesof valid
complaints or grievances, and to deal promptly with any
which may arise. Except where there is an acceptable
reason for not doing so, all matters of this nature will
be handled and transmitted through supervisors in the
following order:
1) Immediate supervisor
2) Department head
3) Office Head
Each of the above officers will discuss all relevant cir-
cumstances with the person or persons immediately con-
cerned, notify the Office Head , and endeavor to adjust
the matter to the extent of his authority, on a basis
satisfactory to all parties concerned, and subject to
review and approval by the Office Head. If unable to
effect a satisfactory adjustment of a particular problem
or question, each of the above officers will in turn submit
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the problem to the next authority indicated, together
with a written report setting forth such information and
recommendations as he may consider pertinent . If and
when such matters are referred to the City Manager, he
will make such further investigation as he may consider
necessary, following which he may either render a per-
sonal decision or review his decision with the City Council,
either of which actions should be final and binding upon
all parties concerned.
M. IMPARTIAL ACTION - No department head or other official
of employee whose duties involve the approval or making
of recommendations relative to the qualifications of can-
didates for employment or promotion, or in connection with
disciplinary action against employees, shall permit their
recommendations or decisions to be unduly influenced by
heresay information, or by the personal prejudice of either
themselves or other persons.
N. REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL - When departments submit requests
to the City Manager or his authorized representative for
persons to fill vacancies such requests shall include the
title of the position to be filled and all other informa-
tion as may be needed to enable the City Manager to satis-
factorily find the personnel being sought by the department.
Requests for personnel should be made reasonably far in
advance of actual need when circumstances permit.
351.07 COMPENSATION
(A) SALARY AND ADVANCEMENT
1) Entrance Salary Rates - Upon initial appointment
to any position the salary shall be at the entrance
or first step rate, except as otherwise provided
herein, and advancement from the entrance rate to
the maximum rate within a salary range shall be
by successive steps. The City Manager may approve
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initial compensation at higher steps in the
appropriate salary schedule when experience,
skill, training, or temporary conditions of the
labor market justify the action.
2) Salary Rates After Separation - When an employee
returns to duty in the same class or position
after separation from service with the City of
not more than one year, he may at the discretion
of the department head receive the rate in the
salary schedule corresponding to the step rate
received at the time of his separation and may
be paid such a rate for at least the length of
time normally required for advancement to the
next higher step. Any employee separated from
employment with the City for more than one (1)
year will be subject to the terms in Section V,
1 a.
3) Rate of Pay on Promotion - In any case where an
employee is promoted to a position or a class
with a higher salary schedule, the entrance rate
shall be at the lowest step in the higher salary
schedule that will provide an increase over the
salary received immediately prior to such promo-
tion. Subsequent advancement to higher steps in
the new grade shall be on the same basis as des-
cribed in Section V, 1 d.
4) Merit Advancement Within A Salary Schedule - Pro-
gression from a step within a salary schedule to
the next succeeding step shall be based on merit.
The determination of merit being ascertained by
the department head from periodic evaluation of
the employee' s performance and submitted to the
City Manager for approval or disapproval. Only
in rare cases shall a merit increase be given
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prior to the elapsed time as provided by Sec-
tion V, 1 e.
5) Intervals in Salary Schedule - The minimum per-
iods of service required prior to advancement
to the next higher step within salary grades are
based on the following:
A) The minimum period of service required for
the first salary advancement after appointment
to a position shall be six months. This per-
` iod of service shall be known as the proba-
tionary term of employment.
B) The minimum period of service required for
advancement into the next higher salary step
within grade shall be after an employment
period of twelve months and annually there-
after until the employee reaches the top of
his salary schedule.
B. WAGES, HOURS, ETC.
1) Wages, salaries and working schedules for various
positions shall be in accordance with the provi-
sions of the official pay plan, including amend-
ments, and within the limitations of the financial
provisions of each department as approved by the
City Council for each fiscal year.
2) Overtime work will be performed only on authori-
zation of the department head, with the approval
by the Office Head, to the extent necessary to
meet essential operating requirements. Compensa-
tion for authorized overtime work will be provided
in the budget or as otherwise approved by the de-
partment head and City Manager.
3) When employees in positions for which extra over-
time pay is authorized are required to work one
hour or more in excess of the normal daily work
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schedule, such extra work will be indicated on
the payrolls under the date on which it was per-
formed and will be compensated at 1-1/2 times
the regular rate.
4) Department heads and other administrative, super-
visory, and professional personnel are expected
to work for the number of hours necessary to
properly perform the duties assigned. The salaries
for such groups are determined and established in
accordance with this assumption.
5) Part-time employees shall be paid on an hourly
rate equivalent to the approximate annual hourly
rate in the salary schedule for the position. Such
hourly rate equivalent shall be computed by div-
iding the annual salary by the normal number of
working hours per year for the position.
C COMPENSATORY TIME - An employee may be compensated for over-
time work by allowing time off equal to 1-1/2 hours for each
hour worked, provided the time off occurs within a 30 day
period in which overtime is required. Compensating time
off shall not accrue but shall be granted in lieu of mone-
tary consideration, at the discretion of the department '
head or City Manager.
351.05 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
A. GROUP HOSPITALIZATION AND LIFE INSURANCE - Each employee
of the City will be provided with group hospitalization
insurance coverage at no cost to the employee. Life in-
surance coverage on employees only and group hospitaliza-
tion insurance coverage on employees dependents are avail-
able at the expense of the employee.
B. VACATIONS - Each employee, except those classified seasonal
or part-time employees, shall be allowed vacation leave
with pay at the rate of 10 working days annually. Vacation
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leave shall accrue to the individual at the rate of
10/12 day per month each year. Vacation leave credit
may be accumulated to a maximum of 10 working days each
year and such leave shall normally be granted in periods
of not less than five working days. Vacation periods for
less than five working days may be granted by Office
Heads, in instances
where it is determined that such lesser period is not
detrimental to the operations of the City.
1) Conditioned upon completion of six months ser-
vice, employees in permanent positions will be
eligible for vacation benefits, either as time
off with pay or as terminal pay in cases of se-
paration from city employment.
2) Vacation leave may be used to supplement absence
leave on account of sickness or injury.
3) An employee, or his beneficiary in event of
death, shall be paid for accrued vacation leave.
4) Holidays which occur during the period selected
by the employee for his vacation leave shall not
be charged against such vacation leave.
5) The period selected by the employee for his vaca-
tion leave must have the prior approval of the
department head.
6) An employee shall not be paid for earned vacation
in lieu of his taking such vacation during any
calendar year except in extreme cases, with
approval of the City Manager.
7) Except in extreme cases when provided by depart-
mental budget, it is not contemplated that
vacation leaves will involve or necessitate the
use of extra or "relief" employees. Department
heads will arrange vacation schedules and reallo-
cate duties on such a basis as to cause minimum
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interference with the normal functions and
operations of the City.
8) A "month of service" for figuring vacation and
sick leave benefits will be allowed on parts of
months as follows :
a) The employee' s first month on the payroll
will count only if he was hired on the first
through the fifteenth.
b) The employee' s last month on the payroll will
count only if employment terminates on the
sixteenth through the last day of the month.
C. HOLIDAYS - The following days are paid holidays to be ob-
served by all employees of the City:
New Year Day
Washington' s Birthday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Floating Holiday
If any of the above holidays occur on a Saturday or Sun-
day, the preceeding Friday or the following Monday shall
be observed as holidays. Holidays must be taken as they
occur. Accumulation of holidays will not be allowed. If,
in the opinion of the City Manager, it becomes necessary
for an employee to work on a scheduled holiday, then he
shall authorize holiday leave for the employee to be taken
within the following thirty days.
D. LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND SICK LEAVE - Each employee shall be
granted 5/12ths days sick leave allowance for each month
of completed service. Sick leave allowance shall be used
only by an employee when incapacitated and unable to per-
form his duties due to sickness or non-service-connected
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injury. Each employee will be allowed to accumulate a
total of 200 sick leave hours, over a five year period,
to be used when necessary as paid sick leave. Accumu-
lated sick leave will not be reimbursed to any employee
upon termination of employment with the City.
1) Sick leave will not be compensated for until an
initial one year of employment has been completed,
but the sick leave balance at the end of the six
months probationary period will show credit retro-
active to the date of original employment.
2) Employees who are absent more than three consecu-
tive days due to illness shall be required to sub-
mit a physician' s statement. Department heads are
authorized to make any investigation of benefits
claimed under this rule which they may deem
necessary and to disapprove any claims not properly
substantiated. This investigation may also re-
quire a physical examination of the employee by
a City designated physician.
3) Sick leave will not be authorized or reported for
payroll periods of less than one-half of their
regular work shift of any employee. Any authorized
or substantiated absence for a shorter period
under this rule need not be reported as sick
leave. Frequent claims of benefits under this
rule will constitute grounds for the assumption
by the department head that the physical condition
of the employee is below the standard necessary
for the proper performance of his duties. Like-
wise, evidence of malingering or the abuse of
this benefit will constitute grounds for prompt
dismissal or disciplinary action by the department
head with the approval of the City Manager.
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E. OCCUPATIONAL DISABILITY - All cases of injury occurring
while the course of employment which require the employee' s
absence from work shall be compensated under the provisions
of the City' s insurance coverage and workmen' s compensation
benefits as provided by the statutes of the State of Florida.
The employee shall be considered absent with pay from the
time of injury for a period not to exceed thirty days or
until such time within the thirty day period that the
case had been reviewed by proper authorities and a settle-
ment has been reached.
F. EMERGENCY LEAVE - The City Manager may grant emergency
leave with pay for a period not to exceed three working
days in any one calendar year to any employee who has
completed six months of satisfactory service with the
City. Such leave should normally be reserved for unusual
circumstances such as death or serious illness in the
immediate family.
G. CONFERENCE LEAVE - The City Manager, with the approval
of the City Council, may grant conference leave with pay,
together with the necessary travel expenses in order that
employees may attend conferences, schools, and similar
events designed to improve their knowledge and efficiency,
if considered to be in the best interest of the City.
H. JURY DUTY - An employee who is legally summoned to serve
on juries and in court trials may be permitted absence
with pay for the time required by such duty. If excused
or released from such service, the employee should report
for his regular employment, and return any compensation,
less allowed mileage, to the City.
I. SPECIAL LEAVE - The City Manager may authorize special
leave without pay to any employee. Such leave, if granted,
shall not exceed six months. Leaves of absence without
pay for any period of time greater than six months must
be approved by the City Council.
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SECTION 351.09 PERSONNEL RECORDS
A. ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Department heads are responsible for maintaining
complete and accurate records relative to all
forms of leave, attendance and absence of their
employees due to any cause and whether with or
without pay. Each department head will be res-
ponsible for reporting all forms of attendance
and absence of each to their employees. Such
records constitute the basis for preparation of
departmental payrolls and will be preserved by
departments for future auditing purposes. De-
partment heads must necessarily keep a close
check on attendance records and payrolls in
order to insure that salary and wage expenditures
stay within budgetary limits.
2) The City Manager is responsible for compliance
of all departments with the requirements and
policies established by the official salary plan
and job classification plan, as well as depart-
mental conformity with the established policies
and rules governing vacation, sick leave, leave
of absence, etc ., and will maintain permanent
absentee records of each permanent employee.
B. INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL FILE - An individual personnel file
shall be established for each employee of the City upon
appointment and shall be maintained throughout the period
of employment with the City. Each employee' s individual
personnel file shall include, but not be limited to, an
application for employment, a resume if applicable, periodic
evaluation reports, a record of disciplinary action, if
any, a record of initial salary and subsequent changes
and a perpetual record of accrued vacation leave and sick
leave.
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R. Scott
11-12-75
Ch 351
SECTION 351.01 Personnel Policies is created and
adopted as the personnel policies of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida. [Ord. No. 14-75, §1, 10 JUNE 1975]
SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith,
and specifically, Ordinance No. 9-70 of the City of Cape Canaveral, are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 10th day of June , 1975.
[signature]
Mayor Protem
Attest:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
[signature]
City Attorney
[signature]
Sponsoring Council Member
Ann Thurm
NAME YES NO ABS
MACLAY YES
NICHOLAS YES
RHAME YES
SALVAGGIO YES
THURM YES
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Sec. 351.02 DEFINITIONS
A. WORK DAY - Hours of work refers to the number of hours an
employee is scheduled to work in any twenty-four hour period.
B. WORK WEEK - Work week refers to the number of hours regularly
scheduled to be worked during any seven consecutive days, as
defined in job description. (Regular work week - 40 hours)
C. PERMANENT EMPLOYEE - A permanent employee is one who has
satisfactorily completed his period of probation and works full time.
D. TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE - A temporary employee is one who is em-
ployed for an indefinite period of time, but usually not to exceed six
months.
E. PART-TIME EMPLOYEE - A part-time employee is an employee who
serves in a position requiring no more than 75% nor less than 25% of
a normal work week.
F. OVER-TIME PAY - Over-time pay means the compensation made for
the work done in excess of the normal work period, as established .
and published by the City Manager.
G. MAY - The word "may" shall be interpreted as permissive.
H. SHALL - The word "shall" shall be interpreted as mandatory.
I. WILL - The word "will" shall be interpreted as mandatory.
J. NEPOTISM - Nepotism is the employment of relatives.
K. IMMEDIATE FAMILY - Immediate family means spouse, children,
mother, father, sister, brother, grandmother, grandfather, mother-
in-law,in-law, father-in-law, and grandchildren.
L. SECOND DEGREE OF AFFINITY - Degrees of affinity refer to the
relationships existing due to marriage. The second degree refers to
the relationship of a man to his mother-in-law or father-in-law.
M. THIRD DEGREE OF CONSANGUINITY - Degrees of consanguinity
refer to relationships of birth or blood. The third degree of consan-
guinity refers to a relationship between a person and his nephew,
niece, uncle or aunt. [Ord. No. 14-75, 10 JUN 1975]
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SECTION 351.03 AUTHORIZATION, RESPONSIBILITY AND ADMINISTRATION.
A. AUTHORIZATION - Except for those positions established by
the City Charter, Ordinances and/or Resolutions, all positions or
offices in the City of Cape Canaveral together with rates of pay
are created and authorized by the City Manager with approval of
the City Council.
B. RESPONSIBILITY - The City Manager shall be responsible for,
but may delegate, the work of administering these policies and
procedures including, but not limited, to the processing of salary
adjustments, the determination of proper salary rates within the
existing ordinance provisions and the preparation of recommenda-
tions and initiation of approved revisions of salary schedules based
on changes on cost of living and prevailing rates of pay for compar-
able positions outside the City service. Any changes in the salary
schedule shall be recommended by the City Manager, subject to
approval by the City Council. The City Manager, with the assist-
ance of others designated by him, shall develop a program of over-
all personnel administration including, but not limited to, in-service
training, career development and employee and vehicular safety
programs.
C. ADMINISTRATION - Department heads will be responsible for
effective administration of these policies and procedures within
their respective departments. However, routine matters pertaining
to enforcement or accomplishment may be delegated. Department
heads will also enforce and maintain proper standards of discipline
and personal conduct among their employees and are vested with
discretionary authority to practice the following suggested forms
and sequence of remedial measures incident to the operating rules
of their department.
(1) Calling the attention of any employee to any unsatis-
factory conduct or performance of duties.
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(2) Personal reprimand of the employee.
(3) Suspension of the employee without pay for an
appropriatcause, subject to review and approval by the
City Manager.
(3) Demotion of employee to a position in a lower class-
ification, subject to review and approval by the City
Manager.
(5) Dismissal of an employee subject to review and
approval by the City Manager.
The City Manager shall inform the City Council of the hiring, dis-
missal or promotion of any employee. Department heads shall be
directly responsible for furnishing activity reports to the City
Manager and City Council as directed by the City Council.
[Ord. No. 14-75, §1, 10 JUN 1975]
SECTION 351.04 QUALIFICATIONS
A. PHYSICAL STANDARDS - Except as herein provided, all new
employees will be required to satisfactorily undergo a prescribed
medical and physical examination to be made by medical authority
designated by the City. The purpose of the examination will be the
determination and certification of physical fitness and ability to
perform duties of the positions to which appointment is being con-
sidered. ' A physical examination may be required of any employee
at any time. Physically handicapped persons will be considered
for employment in certain positions provided they execute a suit-
able form acknowledging the pre-exist..nce of their condition and
certifying that they have been fully informed regarding the duties
and working conditions of the positions in which they are to be
employed. Medical examinations required by the City will be at
the City's expense.
B. AGE REQUIREMENTS - Age limits may be indicated in some
job specifications. Where no limits are specified the minimum
and maximum ages for initial employment will vary in accordance
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with the duties and responsibilities of the position, the conditions
under which they are to be performed and according to the best
judgment of the department head. However, no person under 18
years of age or over 65 years of age will be hired in any full time
position. Continued employment after age 65 will be at the dis-
cretion of the City Manager and City Council. [Ord. No. 14-75, §1, 10 JUN 1975]
SECTION 351.05 RESTRICTIONS
A. NEPOTISM - No person related within the second degree of
affinity or within the third degree by consanguinity to the Mayor,
Councilmen, or the City Manager shall be employed in any office
position, clerkship or paid service of the City of Cape Canaveral.
No person related within the second degree of affinity or within
the third degree by consanguinity to one another shall be permitted
to work in the same department. [Ord. No. 14-75, §1, 10 JUN 1975]
SECTION 351.06 PERSONNEL POLICIES
A. BASIS OF EMPLOYMENT - All employment with the City shall
be based on merit, ability and physical and moral fitness as
evidenced by:
(1) Training and experience as reflected by the application
form and other documentation, certification, registration,
etc. as requested.
(2) Mental examination or performance tests.if desired.
(3) Pre-employment physical examination.
(4) Character and/or credit investigation by the City
Manager.
(5) A new employee will be on probation for a period of
six (6) months, during which time he may be terminated at
the discretion of the City Manager and department head.
B. TYPE OF POSITIONS
(1) Permanent - These are positions with a required work week
equaling or exceeding the full time established work week.
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These are positions which offer career possibilities and the
ultimate likelihood of retirement.
(2) Temporary - These are positions (with a part-time, full-time
or an hourly basis) anticipated to be of comparatively short time
or definitely limited in duration.
C. RESIDENCE - All other qualifications being equal, applicants
living inside the corporate limits of the City ofCape Canaveral may
be given preference when appointments to positions are being made.
D. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT - The City discourages permanent
employees engaging in outside work for pay. Employees shall be
required to submit request for permission to hold outside employ-
ment to their department head and City Manager for approval.
Conflict of interest positions will not be permitted.
E. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
(1) Employees of the City shall be expected to keep in mind
that they are public servants and to conduct themselves
accordingly. Every employee should have a deep commit-
ment to serve the City and make every effort to be loyal to
the City and its programs.
(2) Good citizenship is essential for a good public employee.
Each employee should make an effort to practice good
citizenship, thereby setting an example for the entire
community.
(3) All employees shall render courteous treatment to the
public. The attitude and deportment of a City employee
should at all times be such as to promote the good will and
favorable attitude of the public toward the City Administra-
tion and its programs.
F. PROMOTIONS - Insofar as may be consistent with the interest
of the City, vacancies in job classifications may be filled by
promotion of qualified employees in lower classifications.
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G. AUTHORITY FOR ABSENCE - No employee shall be absent
from his regular scheduled duties except by authority of his
department head or responsible supervisor. Employees absent
due to reasons beyond their control will be responsible for ex -
plaining their absence to the department head or other responsible
authority as soon as possible after the beginning of their assigned
shift or regular schedule of duties. Except in cases of leaves
incident to vacation or illness all absences for periods in excess of
one week must be approved by the City Manager.
H. DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSIONS - Under justifiable circumstances,
the City Manager or a department head, subject to review and
approval by the City Manager, may suspend an employee without .
pay for a period not in excess of 60 days. The City of Cape
Canaveral has no desire to enforce unreasonable or harsh disciplin-
ary measures, but recognizes the necessity of discipline in any well
managed organization. Employees should be made aware of the
seriousness of violating regulations, or taking actions that will
necessitate disciplinary action which may range from a written
reprimand up to 60 days suspension without pay, or even discharge.
Employees should understand that disciplinary actions become a
permanent written record in their personnel file, and may be con-
sidered during times when an increase in pay or advancement is to
be determined. In the event disciplinary.action is taken against an
employee, any offense of a similar nature occurring within 3 years
will constitute grounds for dismissal. An employee charged with a
violation of law may be suspended without pay until the charge is
dismissed, or until a decision settling the case is rendered. A
verdict of not guilty or dismissal of charges will make the suspend-
ed employee eligible for reinstatement upon such terms and
conditions as may be specified and approved by the City Manager.
Disciplinary action taken in accordance with this Section shall be
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final unless an appeal by the employee is taken in accordance with
Chapter 361.
I. SPECIFIC GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL - Any of the following
acts of conduct on the part of an employee will constitute grounds
for prompt dismissal by the department head and City Manager:
(1) Conviction of a felony charge.
(2) Repeated convictions of misdemeanor charges, City
ordinances, or civil infractions.
(3) Use of intoxicants while on duty, or reporting for
scheduled duty under the influence of alcohol.
(4) Flagrant or persistent insubordination.
(5) The unauthorized use or possession of narcotics* or
other dangerous drugs (narcotics* shall be defined as set
forth in Chapter 893 of the Florida Statutes, most current
edition).
(6) Inciting or engaging in strikes or riots.
(7) Misappropriation or unauthorized use of city equipment,
tools, machines, funds, etc.
(8) Incompetence or repeated neglect of duty.
(9) Repeated failure or neglect to meet credit obligations.
(10) Unauthorized absence from duty without satisfactory
explanation.
(11) Falsifying employment application or any City records.
(12) Repeated violations of standards of employee conduct as
described in Section 351.06 §E.
J. RE-EMPLOYMENT OF DISMISSED PERSONS - Persons who
have been dismissed from the municipal service will not be consid-
ered for re-employment except under extenuating circumstances.
K. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
(1.) In order to resign in good standing, employees in
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permanent positions should give at least two weeks notice
of their intentions. In event of failing to observe this re-
quirement, the department head will have the discretionary
authority to terminate employment the date the employee's
intent to resign is received. All terminated employees will
be required to surrender and return to their department or
other proper source all records and property of the City of
Cape Canaveral which may be in their possession or custody.
(2) Requests for immediate payment of accrued wages and
other benefits will be honored in cases where employees are
being dismissed on short notice. Otherwise department
heads should not submit supplemental payrolls unless
approval for doing so has been obtained from the City
Manager and City Treasurer.
L. COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES - It shall be the general
policy of the City to anticipate and avoid occurrences of valid
complaints or grievances, and to deal promptly with any which may
arise. Except where there is an acceptable reason for not,doing so,
all matters of this nature will be handled and transmitted through
supervisors in the following order:
(1) Immediate supervisor
(2) Department head
(3) City Manager
Each of the above officers will discuss all relevant circumstances
with the person or persons immediately concerned, notify the City
Manager, and endeavor to adjust the matter to the extent of his
authority, on a basis satisfactory to all parties concerned, and
subject to review and approval by the City Manager. If unable to
effect a satisfactory adjustment of a particular problem or question,
each of the above officers will in turn submit the problem to the
next authority indicated, together with a written report setting
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forth such information and recommendations as he may consider
pertinent. If and when such matters are referred to the City
Manager, he will make such-further investigation as he may
consider necessary, following which he may either render a
personal decision or review his decision with the City Council,
either of which actions should be final and binding upon all
parties concerned, unles a further appeal by the employee is
taken in accordance with Chapter 361.
M. IMPARTIAL ACTION - No department head or other official
or employee whose duties involve the approval or making of
recommendations relative to the qualifications of candidates for
employment or promotion, or in connection with discipl, inary
action against employees, shall permit their recommendations or
decisions to be unduly influenced by hearsay information, or by
the personal prejudice of either themselves or other persons.
N. REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL - When departments submit
requests to the City Manager or his authorized representative for
persons to fill vacancies such requests shall include the title of the
position and appropriate job description.
To enable the City Manager to satisfactorily find the personnel
being sought by the department, requests for personnel should be
made reasonably far in advance of actual need when circumstances
permit.
O. EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS - The department head shall con-
duct an evaluation of all employees in his department. This
evaluation shall be conducted twice each year, between June 1 and
June 15, and between December 1 and December 15, on the City
Evaluation Form. Upon completion, the department head shall
furnish a copy of the evaluation report form to the employee and
to the City Manager. The original report form shall be forwarded
to the City Clerk for inclusion in themployee's personnel record.
[Ord. No. 14-75, §I, 10 JUN 1975]
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SECTION 351.07 COMPENSATION
A. SALARY AND ADVANCEMENT
(1) Entrance Salary Rates - Upon initial appointment to
any position the salary shall be at the entrance or first
step rate, except as otherwise provided herein, and
advancement from the entrance rate to the maximum rate
within a salary range shall be by successive steps. The
City Manager may approve initial compensation at higher
steps in the appropriate salary schedule when experience,
skill, training, or temporary conditions of the labor
market justify the action.
(2) Salary Rates After Separation - When an employee returns
to duty in the same class or position after separation froth
service with the City of not more than ninety (90) days, he
may, at the discretion of the department head, receive the
rate in the salary schedule corresponding to the step rate
received at the time of his separation and may be paid such
a rate for at least the length of time normally required for
advancement to the next higher step. Any employee separ-
ated from employment with the City for more than ninety
(90) days will be subject to the terms in Section 351.07 §A(1).
(3) Rate of Pay on Promotion - In any case where an
employee is promoted to a position or a class with a higher
salary schedule, the entrance rate shall be at the lowest
step in the higher salary schedule that will provide an in-
crease over the salary received immediately prior to such
promotion. Subsequent advancement to higher steps in the
new grade shall be on the same basis as described in
Section 351.07 §A(4).
(4) Merit Advancement Within A Salary Schedule - Pro-
gression from a step within a salary schedule to the next
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succeeding step shall be based on merit. The determin-
ation of merit being ascertained by the department head
from periodic evaluation of the employee's performance
and submitted to the City Manager for approval or dis-
approval. Only in rare cases shall a merit increase be
given prior to the elapsed time as provided by Section.
351.07 §A(5).
(5) Intervals in Salary Schedule - The minimum periods
of service required prior to advancement to the next
higher step within salary grades are based on the follow-
ing:
(a) The minimum period of service required for
the first salary advancement after appointment to a
position shall be six (6) months. This period of
service shall be known as the probationary term of
employment.
(b) The minimum period of service required for
advancement into the next higher salary step within
grade shall be after an employment period of twelve
(12) months and annually thereafter until the
employee reaches the top of his salary schedule.
The City Manager may approve advancement into the
next higher salary step, prior to completion of the
annual period, at the City Manager's discretion.
B. WAGES, HOURS, ETC. .
(1) Wages, salaries and working schedules for
various positions shall be in accordance with the
provisions of the official pay plan, including amend-
ments, and within the limitations of the financial
provisions of each department as approved by the
City Council for each fiscal year.
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(2) Overtime work will be performed only on authorization
of the department head, with the approval by the City
Manager, to the extent necessary to meet essential operat-
ing requirements. Compensation for authorized overtime
work will be provided in the budget or as otherwise approv-
edby the department head and City Manager.
(3) When employees in positions for which extra overtime
pay is authorized are required to work in excess of the
normal work period as defined in the Fair Labor Standards
Act, such overtime work will be indicated on the payrolls
under the date on which it was performed and will be coma-
pensated as provided in said Act.
(4) Department heads and other administrative, supervis-
ory, and professional personnel are expected to work the
number of hours necessary to properly perform the duties
assigned. The salaries for such groups are determined
and established in accordance with this assumption.
(5) Part-time employees shall be paid on an hourly rate as
shown in the salary schedule for the position.
C CALL BACK PAY - When the City requires an employee to work
for duty not on their regularly assigned shift, the City shall
compensate the employee at a rate of time and one-half of the
regular pay, but not less than two (2) hours.
D. HOLIDAY WORK PAY - When an employee is scheduled to work
on a holiday, the City shall pay the employee straight time in
addition to his regular pay.
E. JURY DUTY PAY - Employees called for jury duty during their
normal work hours shall be paid eight (8) hours pay at regular
time, less the sum received as juror's pay. The employee
shall furnish to the City evidence showing the performance of
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and compensation for jury duty. The mileage payment shall not
be included when calculating jury duty compensation for the
purpose of jury duty pay. In the event the employee is excused or
otherwise released from jury duty prior to the completion of his
normal City work schedule, the employee shall return to his
assigned duties. [Ord. No. 14-75, §1 10 JUN 1975]
SECTION T EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
A. GROUP HOSPITALIZATION AND LIFE INSURANCE - Each
employee of the City will be provided with group hospitalization
insurance coverage at no cost to the employee, or at such cost to
the employee as may be determined by City Council. Life i.nsur--
ance coverage on employees only and group hospitalization insur-
ance on employees' dependants are available at the expense of the
employee. .
B. VACATIONS
(1) Employees shall accrue paid vacations at the rate of 10
days or more yearly (annual leave) according to the follow-
ing schedule:
Length of service Accrual rate Vacation eligibility
Less than 6 months 10/12 day per None
month
Beginning of 7th month 10/12 day per Amount of accrual in
to end of first year month account
Beginning of 2nd year 10/12 day per 10 work days
to end of 5th year month
Beginning of 6th year 1 1/4 days per 15 work days
to end of 14th year month
Beginning with 15th 1 2/3 days per 20 work days
year month
(2) Dates of vacation periods for the required number of
vacations will be selected by the department head and shall
consider the man-power needs to achieve its mission. Prior-
ity shall be given on the basis of seniority. The department
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head will make every effort to meet the desires of the
employees and will give priority in scheduling vacation
requests based upon date of employment with the City.
(3) Upon termination of employment, the employee shall
be entitled to compensation for any earned but unused
vacation in his vacation account at the time of his termin-
ation except voluntary resignation without proper notice.
Proper notice shall mean at least two weeks notice in
writing of the employee's intent to resign. This Section
does not apply to employees having less than six months
service.
(4) Vacation will not be used by the employee in less than
eight hour increments.
(5) Vacation shall be taken by the employee in each calendar
year and shall not be accrued beyond six months of the next:
calendar year.
C. HOLIDAYS
(1) The following shall be recognized City Holidays:
New Year's Day
Washington's Birthday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
(2) Any additional day proclaimed as a holiday by the City.
D. LEAVE
(1) Sick Leave - The City shall grant seven (7) days of sick
leave for each year of continuous service. Such leave may
be used after a six month period.
(2) The unused part of the annual sick leave shall be accum-
ulated up to 400 hours in a Sick Leave Bank to be used after
current: sick leave is exhausted. Upon termination, except
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for voluntary resignation without proper notice, employees
shall be paid for 50% of unused accumulated sick leave.
(3) Bereavement Leave - Bereavement leave shall be grant-
ed with pay for not to exceed three (3) days for attendance at
a funeral in the immediate family. The City will require the
employee to submit information on a form provided by the
City as to the death before reimbursement is made.
(4) Emergency Leave - For critical illnesses in the immed-
late family, employees will be entitled to three (3) days off
per year chargeable as sick leave from the employee's
accrued sick leave. Critical illnesses shall be those in
which the continuation of life of the patient is in question.
If sufficient time is not available in the accrued sick leave,
the leave may be charged to the current vacation leave, if
available. Proof of the nature of the critical illness may be
required by the City.
(5) When employees are absent from work for three or more
consecutive work days, then they shall provide a medical
excuse to the City. If an employee is absent due to illness
the day preceding or the day after a holiday, then the City
may request a medical excuse by a licensed physician. If
medical excuses are not furnished, the City may elect to
charge the employee with leave without pay.
(6) When an employee is excused from work due to illness
by the department head, then the employee shall be charged
for each hour from his accumulated sick leave.
(7) An employee who is a member of the National Guard or
the Military Reserve Forces of the United States and who is
ordered by the appropriate authorities in compliance with
Federal Law to attend the prescribed training program or to
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perform other duties, shall be granted a leave of absence
without pay.
(8) The City Manager may grant conference leave with pay,
in order that employees may attend conferences, schools
or similar events designed to improve their knowledge and
efficiency, if considered to be in the best interest of the
City. The City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer
and department heads may be granted such conference
leave with pay, upon approval from the City Council.
(9) Special Leave - The City Manager may authorize
special leave without pay to any employee. Such leave, if
granted, shall not exceed six months. Leaves of absence
without pay for any period of time greater than six months
must be approved bythe CityCouncil. [Ord. No. 14-75, §1, 10 JUN 1975]
SECTION 351.09 PERSONNEL RECORDS
A. ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES
(1) Each department head will be responsible for maintain-
ing records regarding time worked by their employees and
all absences of their employees. Such record shall constit-
ute the basis for preparation of departmental payrolls and
shall be forwarded to the City Clerk's office by the end of
each payroll period. Department heads must necessarily
keep a close check on attendance records for payrolls, in
order to insure that payroll expenditures stay within
budgetary limits.
(2) The department head should require all supervisors to
notify all employees of the importance of keeping their
personnel record current. The department secretary should
sena a change of status form to the personnel file listing any
change of employee status as follows:
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(a) Change of address (even if temporary).
(b) Change of telephone number or nearest telephone
number.
(c) Change of life insurance beneficiary.
(d) Number of dependents.
(e) Change in marital status.
(f) Or any change, not previously reported, of status that
was originally given at time of employment.
Reporting changes of status is a responsibility of the
employee, and failure to keep personnel records up to date
may result in incorrect federal income tax withheld, itn--
correct life insurance beneficiary, and loss of other
employee benefits.
The City requires current telephone numbers and addresses
in cases of required work call outs, and national or weather
emergency call outs.
(3) The City Manager is responsible for compliance by all
department heads with the requirements and policies
established by the official salary plan and job classification
plan, as well as departmental conformity with the establish-
ed policies and rules governing vacation, sick leave, leave
of absence, etc. The City Clerk will maintain permanent
personnel records for each employee, and notify the City
Manager accordingly.
B. INDIVIDUAL PERSONNEL FILE - An individual personnel file
shall be established for each employee of the City upon appointment
and shall be maintained throughout the period of employment with
the City. Each employee's individual personnel file shall include,
but not be limited to, an application for employment, a resume if
applicable, periodic evaluation reports, a record of disciplinary
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action, if any, a record of initial salary and subsequent changes
and a perpetual record of accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
[Ord. No. 14-75, §1, 10 JUN 1975]
SECTION 351.10 USE OF CITY PROPERTY
(A) General Policy - The City attempts to provide each employee
with adequate tools, equipment, and vehicles for the job being per-
formed, and expects each employee to observe safe work practices
and safe and courteous operation of vehicles and equipment in
compliance with all municipal, county and state vehicular
regulations.
(B) Valid Driver's License - All persons operating City vehicles
and equipment are required to have a valid State of Florida Operat-
or's or Chauffeur's license and to keep supervisors informed of any
change of status in their license. Suspension or revocation of the
driver's license of an employee who is assigned as a vehicle or
equipment operator, may result in a demotion or discharge.
Employees assigned City vehicles may, if liability. is established,
be responsible for all damages to City vehicles involving $100. 00
or less.
(C) Use of tools, equipment, property and vehicles - Employees
who are assigned tools or equipment or vehicles by their depart-
ments are responsible for them and their proper use and mainten-
ance. No personal use nor any unauthorized use of any City
property, materials, supplies, tools, equipment or vehicles is
permitted. Violations may result in discharge and possible
prosecution. [Ord. No. 14-75, §1, 10 Jun 1975]
[Ordinance No. 9-70, 5 Nov. 1970 Repealed by Ord. No. 14-74, §2, 10 Jun 75]
18.
CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Employer Name Department
Payroll Title Time in Present Job Rating Period
TYPE APPRAISAL: [] Probationary [] Regular []Special
1. Knowledge of Work
CHECK FACTORS
[+] Strong
[-] Weak
[[checkmark]] Satisfactory
[O] Does not Apply
[]Operating Procedures
[]Work Techniques
[]Technical Skills
[]Care of Equipment
[]Learning Ability
PLACE AN X in the square which best describes Employee's performance for each factor. Explain any
weak or outstanding performance, on the back of this form.
[]Continually needs instruction.
[]Knows some phases of work, but requires assistance in other phases.
[]Has good knowledge of most of the work details.
[]Very well informed on most phases of work. Job Knowledge considered Above Average.
[]Has complete and thorough understanding of ALL details and aspects of work.
2. Volume of Work
CHECK FACTORS
[+] Strong
[-] Weak
[[checkmark]] Satisfactory
[O] Does not Apply
[]Amount of Work Produced
[]Meeting Work Schedules
[]Speed in Working
PLACE AN X in the square which best describes Employee's performance for each factor. Explain any
weak or outstanding performance, on the back of this form.
[]Extremely slow worker. Amount of work does not meet minimum standards.
[]Tendency to be slow, works in spurts. Volume barely meets job requirements.
[]Output of work satisfies minimum job requirements.
[]Very industrious, often does more than required.
[]Usually superior in speed and output of work.
3. Quality of Work
CHECK FACTORS
[+] Strong
[-] Weak
[[checkmark]] Satisfactory
[O] Does not Apply
[]Accuracy
[]Neatness
[]Thoroughness
[]Use of Equipment
[]Reports & Correspondence
PLACE AN X in the square which best describes Employee's performance for each factor. Explain any
weak or outstanding performance, on the back of this form.
[]Continually makes errors or does poor work. Most work has to be checked or redone.
[]Work below standards, often untidy or incomplete. Frequent checking necessary.
[]Accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work meets job standards.
[]Quality of work very good. Exceeds standards, checking seldom necessary.
[]Consistently turns out work of highest quality, accuracy, and throughness.
4. Dependability
CHECK FACTORS
[+] Strong
[-] Weak
[[checkmark]] Satisfactory
[O] Does not Apply
[]Completing Assignments
[]Following Instructions
[]Using Initiative
[]Using Judgement
PLACE AN X in the square which best describes Employee's performance for each factor. Explain any
weak or outstanding performance, on the back of this form.
[]Little sense of responsibility. Wastes time. Fails to follow instructions. Unreliable.
[]Often fails to carry out assignments. Occasionally loafs on job. Needs prodding to get job done.
[]Generally follows instructions. Prompt in completing work. Can be relied upon.
[]Can always be relied upon to carry out instructions and complete assignments promptly.
[]Unusual sense of responsibility and dependability. Justifies complete confidence.
5. Attitude
CHECK FACTORS
[+] Strong
[-] Weak
[[checkmark]] Satisfactory
[O] Does not Apply
[]Toward Supervision
[]With Follow Employees
[]With Public
[]Toward Job
[]Personal Appearance
PLACE AN X in the square which best describes Employee's performance for each factor. Explain any
weak or outstanding performance, on the back of this form.
[]Will not or cannot work with others. Uncooperative or antagonistic. Shows little or no interest in job.
[]Has difficulty working with others. Tendency to be indifferent or irritable. Tends to resist supervision.
[]Works satisfactorily with others. Shows interest in work. Accepts supervision and profits by it.
[]Always congenial and cooperative. Very interested in work. Actively cooperates with supervision.
[]Goes out of way to help others. A strong force in group morale. Extremely positive attitude.
6. Work Habits
CHECK FACTORS
[+] Strong
[-] Weak
[[checkmark]] Satisfactory
[O] Does not Apply
[]Attendance
[]Observance of Work Hours
[]Observance of Rules
[]Safety Practices
PLACE AN X in the square which best describes Employee's performance for each factor. Explain any
weak or outstanding performance, on the back of this form.
[]Work habits completely unsatisfactory.
[]Improvement in work habits is needed if to remain in present position.
[]Maintains good work habits.
[]Very conscientous in observance of rules, attendance and safety practices.
[]Work habits outstanding and superior in every manner.
(Supervisor's Only)
7. Supervisory Ability
[]Planning and Assigning
[]Training and Instruction
[]Evaluating Performance
[]Delegating Responsibility
[]Decision Making
[]Fairness and Impartiality
[]Discipline
[]Control - Operation & Costs
[]Unit Morale
[]Final Results
PLACE AN X in the square which best describes Employee's performance for each factor. Explain any
weak or outstanding performance, on the back of this form.
[]Poor supervisory ability. Lacks control. Too easy going or too harsh. Unit work frequently unsatisfactory.
[]Supervisory ability work in some areas. Work results below standards at time.
[]Obtains good results from subordinates. Controls unit efficiently and effectively.
[]Very effective in handling personnel, solving problems and meeting assignments. Employee morale high.
[]Outstanding leadership qualities. Acquires maximum from unit with available resources.
Check the rating below, which in your opinion represents the overall evaluation of the Employee's
performance when compared with the established standards for the job.
[]Unsatisfactory
[]Needs Improvement
[]Satisfactory
[]Very Good
[]Superior
Per-6 Part A (Rev. 5/72)
ORDINANCE NO. 24 - 73 7/17/73
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATIVE
REVIEW JUDGE INCLUDING JURISDICTION, AUTHORITY,
QUALIFIC TIONS, COMPENSATION, APPOINTMENT,
PROCEDURE, HEARINGS AND RECORDS; AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 9-70; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Administrative Review Judge Established;
Jurisdiction; Authority. There is hereby established an Administrative
Review Judge which upon proper application shall hear complaints and
grievances and review supervisory decisions adverse to any permanent
employees of the City of Cape Canaveral, except the City Manager---*
His jurisdiction shall be limited to (a) complaints or
grievances concerning a discriminatory action by supervisory personnel,
(b) review of disciplinary action by supervisory personnel, (c) review
of dismissal action by supervisory personnel or in the case of the City
Clerk USX City Treasurer OR CITY MANAGER**, by the City Council.
**AMENDED ON 2ND READING 7-17-73
He shall have the authority to compel attendance of
witnesses, to make findings of fact, and to direct appropriate relief.
SECTION 2. Qualifications; Appointment; Compensation.
(a) The Administrative Review Judge shall be an attorney
and shall not have any direct or indirect association with any official or
employee of the City of Cape Canaveral.
(b) He shall be chosen by the complainant from a selected
pool of five chosen by the City Council, each of whom shall meet the
qualification of sub-section (a) above.
(c) He shall receive hourly compensation for his services.
SECTION 3. Procedure; Hearings; Records; Supervisory
Counsel.
(a) The Administrative Review Judge shall prepare rules
of procedure necessary to the conduct of his business. These rules shall
include the following:
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(1) The right of the complainant to compel in advance
of the hearing sufficiently detailed information concerning the
reasons for the adverse supervisory action so as to allow the
complainant to prepare his case.
(2) The right of any parties to be represented by counsel.
(3) The right of any party to have the judge compel
witnesses On either party's behalf.
(4) The right to have a speedy hearing, findings, and
relief. Said hearing shall be held no later than 15 days after
the request for said hearing.
(b) The judge shall. hold hearings at City Hall upon the
filing of proper application with the City Clerk invoking his jurisdiction.
He shall, however, have the power to dismiss without hearing any
clearly frivolous and unmeritorious causes.
(c) At the discretion of the City Council, counsel will be
afforded supervisory personnel who are defendants in such an action.
(d) There shall be written minutes of all hearings which
shall be retained in the custody of the City Clerk.
35 SECTION 4. Personnel Policies Amended.
(a) Section 1 of Ordinance No. 9-70 is amended by adding
a new subsection 3 which reads as follows:
As Deck Scott "3. Administrative Review Judge. Notwithstanding any
other provision of this ordinance, any employee who is perman-
ent and not on probation, can file a complaint invoking the
jurisdiction of the Administrative Review Judge as provided in
Ordinance No. 24-73.
(b) Ordinance No. 9-70, Section IV §12 shall be amended
as follows: delete "if and when such matters . . . . all parties concerned."
The following paragraphs are to be added:
"Following a hearing and final action before the City
Manager, any employee who does not believe he has received
equitable and just relief may further appeal the matter to the
City Council.
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24-73 7/17/73
Following a hearing and final action before the City
Council, any employee except the -Gity-Manager-,*who does not
believe he has received equitable and just relief may further
appeal the matter to the Administrative Review Judge, providing
however, the matter falls within the jurisdiction of said Review
Judge.
The findings and orders of the Administrative Review
Judge constitute final administrative action and are binding upon
all parties concerned. "
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective im-
mediately upon its adoption by theCity Council.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, THIS 17TH DAY OF JULY , 1973.
[signature]
Mayor
Attest:
[signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
[signature]
City Attorney
[signature]
Sponsoring Councilman
*Amended on first reading, July 3, 1973
**AMENDED ON SECOND READING, JULY 17, 1973
1st Reading: July 3, 1973
Posted: July 5, 1973
SECOND READING: JULY 17, 1973
NAME YES NO ABS
MACLAY YES
RHAME [didn't vote]
RUTKOWSKI YES
SALVAGGIO YES
THURM YES
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Ord 29-73
Ord. 24-73 Date (7-17-73)
shall be retained in the custody of the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. Personnel Policies Amended.
Ch. 351 (a) Section 1 of Ordinance No. is amended by adding
a new subsection 3 which reads as follows:
"3. Administrative Review Judge. Notwithstanding any
other provision of this ordinance, any employee who is perman-
ent and not on probation, can file a complaint invoking the
Ordinance No. 24-73.
(b) Ordinance No. 9-70, Section IV §1.2 shall be amended
as follows: delete "if and when such matters . . . . all parties concerned."
The following paragraphs are to be added:
"Following a hearing and final action before the City
Manager, any employee who does not believe he has received
equitable and just relief may further appeal the matter to the
City Council.
Add this ?
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(1) Following a hearing and final action before the City
Council, any employee excerpt the City Manager,* who does not
believe he has received equitable and just relief may further
appeal the matter to the Administrative Review Judge, providing
however, the matter falls within the jurisdiction of said Review
Judge.
(2) The findings and orders of the Administrative Review
Judge constitute final administrative action and are binding upon
all parties concerned."
Page 393 Ord. 24-73
Typed in code in 1981
already attached in hide in typed form
Chapter 351 & 361 are typed w/ amendments attached
Typed in Code from * in this file
ORDINANCE NO. 9-79
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER PERSONNEL
POLICY, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, BY ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM
TIME PERIODS FOR THE HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS
AND GRIEVANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 361,
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, BY ESTABLISHING MAXIMUM
TIME PERIODS FOR FINAL DETERMINATION FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW JUDGE, BY REPEALING ALL
SECTIONS OF THE CODE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, BY
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. Paragraph (L) entitled "Complaints and Grievances"
of Section 351. 06, Personnel Policy of the Cbde of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, is hereby deleted in its entirety, and the following new sub-section
substituted therefor:
"351.06(L) Complaints and Grievances - It shall be the general
policy of the City to anticipate and avoid occurrences of valid
complaint or grievances, and to deal promptly with any which may
arise. Except where there is an acceptable reason for not doing
so, all matters of this nature will be handled and transmitted
through supervisors in the following order:
(1) Immediate supervisor.
(2) Department head.
(3) City Manager.
Each of the above officers will discuss all relevant circumstances
with the person or persons immediately concerned„ notify the City
Manager and endeavor to adjust the matter to the extent of his
authority on a basis satisfactory to all parties concerned, and
subject to review and approval by the City Manager. If, within
five (5) days, any of the above officers is unable to effect a
satisfactory adjustment of a particular problem or question, he
will in turn submit the problem to the next authority indicated,
together with a written report setting forth each information and
recommendation that he may consider pertinent. If and when such
matters are referred to the City Manager, he will make such
further investigation as he may consider necessary, following which
he shall render a personal decision no later than ten (10) days after
the problem has been referred to him, or he shall review his decision
with the City Council at the next regular City Council meeting after
the matter has been referred to the City Manager. Either the action
of the City Council or the City Manager shall be final and binding upon
all parties concerned, unless a further appeal by the employee is taken
in accordance with Chapter 361."
SECTION 2. Section 361.03 of Chapter 361 entitled "Administrative
Review" of the Code of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is hereby
amended by the addition of the following sub-section:
"Section 361.03 Procedure; Hearings; Records; Supervisory
Counsel.
(e) A final determination of the Administrative Review Judge shall
be made no later than ten (10) days following any hearings provided
herein. "
SECTION 3. All portions of the Code in conflict with these sections
are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida,
this 19 day of June , 1979.
[no signature]
Mayor
Attest:
[no signature]
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
[signature]
City Attorney
860
DESCRIBE ANY WEAK AREAS NEEDING IMPROVEMENT, OR WHERE PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN LESS WHAN SATISFACTORY.
EXPLAIN WHAT ACTION, OR WHAT STEPS, THE EMPLOYEE SHOULD TAKE TO BRING WEAK AREAS UP TO SATISFACTORY.
STATE WHEN IMPROVEMENT IS EXPECTED.
DESCRIBE ANY ACHIEVEMENTS OR ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE EMPLOYEE SINCE HIS LAST EVALUATION, OR EXPLAIN
SUPERIOR RATINGS.
PREPARED AND RATED BY: DATE:
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
REVIEWED BY: DATE:
EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATION
This performance evaluation has been discussed with me by my Supervisor, and I have received a copy. My signature
does not necessarily mean that I agree with the rating, and I understand I can attach any statement I wish to this rating.
Date Employee Signature
COMMENTS:
DISTRIBUTION Original - Personnel Dept. Copy - Employee Copy - Department File