§ 10-3. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.  


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  • 10-3.1 Probation. Every person appointed to a new position shall be deemed to be on probation in the position to which he has been appointed for a period of ninety (90) days, but such probation shall not affect the permanent status of any other Borough employment that he may have achieved. Prior to his completion of the probationary period, the employee or officer shall be evaluated by the Mayor and Council to determine whether he shall be granted permanent status or dismissed. The Mayor and Council may require reports and recommendations from immediate superiors and department heads for this purpose.

    (Ord. #1015, § 5-3.1)

    10-3.2 Personnel File. The payroll department shall initiate a personnel file for each new employee of the Borough. All records of the employee concerning qualification, permanent status, work history, accumulated vacation and sick leave, leave time and the like shall be maintained for the employee in the file. The payroll department shall make files available for inspection by employees on a reasonable basis.

    (Ord. #1015, § 5-3.2)

    10-3.3 Examination to Determine Fitness. As a continuing condition of employment, all personnel of the Borough shall submit to such physical, mental or psychological testing as may be required by resolution of the Borough Council or by action of the Standing Committee responsible for the employee. The examination to be conducted by a physician or physicians as may be designated by the Borough Council. The receipt of a report from a physician or physicians indicating physical, mental or psychological unfitness to perform the duties of a position may serve as grounds for suspension or termination of an employee from the position. Failure to comply with a lawful directive to submit to the examination may serve as grounds for suspension, termination or other proper discipline.

    Any employee receiving an adverse medical report pursuant to the above shall have the right within fourteen (14) days to submit other reports from a physician or physicians of his own choosing and may request that a hearing be held prior to the imposition of any notice of suspension or termination.

(Ord. #1176, § 3)