The purpose of this chapter is to establish uniform personnel policies
and procedures in order to promote the uniform implementation of personnel
matters and to codify the Township's compliance with all applicable state
and federal regulations.
The Township does hereby authorize the adoption of the Franklin Township
Employee Policy and Procedures Manual ("the Manual").
The policies and procedures set forth in the Manual shall be applicable
to all matters and all employees unless otherwise specifically set forth in
a collective bargaining agreement.
The Manual is intended at all times to comply with the minimum standards
promulgated by any state or federal law or regulation. In the event of any
express conflict the minimum standards shall apply.
The Township Committee shall from time to time designated from among
its members the Personnel Subcommittee. The Subcommittee shall be responsible
for implementing and enforcing the provisions of the Manual.
Every policy, practice or procedure shall be reduced to writing and
adopted by the Township Committee. No official or employee of the Township
is authorized to enter into any agreement contrary to the adopted policies
and procedures.
Nothing contained herein or in the Manual is a promise of any kind,
a contract of employment (whether express or implied), or a contract or agreement
for a definite or specific term of employment. Nothing herein or the Manual
limits or restricts any right of the Township to terminate the employment
of any individual at any time, with or without cause, and whether or not the
Township has complied with applicable procedures.