HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 508 RESOLUTION NO. 508
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SARATOGA
SETTING FORTH THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES ON WHICH
THE CITY COUNCIL BASES DECISIONS AND ACTIONS
IN EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council of Saratoga deems it necessary to set
forth principles for guidance in the field of employee relations;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the following principles
be adopted as the guiding principles of employee relations with the City
of Saratoga:
(1) Respect for the Individual
The rights of the individual should always be respected. The
City shall be sensitive to the needs and concerns of employees,
and, shall be constantly alert to give proper credit for out-
standing performance.
(2) Communications
Each employee has the right to know where he stands at all times
and to receive full information on matters directly or indirectly
affecting his job. Every employee shall have the opportunity
for regular, individual appraisal and counselling sessions with
his supervisor.
It is equally important that avenues of upward communication from
employees to management be kept open and used to channel informa-
tion to those who can take needed action. The City welcomes con-
structive criticism. No employee need fear reprisal or reprimand
for questioning a practice o~ making a constructive suggestion.
The value of two-way communications between the employee and the
City cannot be overemphasized.
(3) Fairness in Promotions
When employees are being considered for promotion, strong con-
sideration will be given to demonstrated performance. Consider-
ation also should be given to the individuat's skills, capabili-
ties and experience in relation to the requirements of the job
to be filled. Whenever possible, promotions will be filled from
within the City. By conscious application of this principle the
City can achieve fairness in promotions.
(4) Opportunities
The City believes in equal opportunity for every employee or
applicant for employment irrespective of race, sex, religion
or national origin.
Continuing personal development is vital to the success of
each individual and to the City~s b~siness. The City will try
to help employees increase their skills and knowledge through
individual counselling and training programs.
(5) Working Conditions
The City will do everything reasonable to provide working con-
ditions that are safe, pleasant and efficient, and to supply
suitable working equipment.
(6) Compensation
It is the City's intent to provide a compensation and benefit
program which is adequate to attract, retain and fairly reward
well-qualified employees who can provide effective services to
the City and to the public it serves.
The within resolution is an expression of existing policy of the City
of 8aratoga, and is subject to modification and change by the City Council
from time to time. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating
or establishing any of the provisions of this resolution as terms of any
contract of employment between any officer or employee and the City.
The above and foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced
and passed by the City Council of the City of Saratoga at a regular meeting
held on the 19th day of November , 1969, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Tyler, Dwyer, Robbins, Smith, Sanders
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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