The Township Council does hereby declare the
following principles to constitute the personnel policy of the Township:
A. The New Jersey State Civil Service Law and the Civil
Service Rules of the State of New Jersey as applicable to municipalities,
which have been adopted by the Township shall be in effect in the
Township.
B. Employment in the Township government shall be based
on merit and fitness, free of personal and political considerations.
C. Just and equitable incentives and conditions shall
be established and maintained in order to promote efficiency and economy
in the operation of the Township government.
D. Positions with similar duties and responsibilities
shall be classified and compensated on a uniform basis.
E. Appointments, promotions and other personnel actions
requiring the application of the merit principle shall be based on
systematic tests and evaluations of knowledge and performance.
F. Every effort shall be made to stimulate high morale
by fair administration of this chapter and by consideration of the
rights and interests of employees, consistent with the best interest
of the public and the Township.
G. Continuity of employment shall be subject to good
behavior, satisfactory performance of work, necessity for the performance
of work and availability of funds.
H. It is the policy of the Township of Mount Laurel that
every employee at all times be treated fairly, courteously and with
respect. Conversely, each employee is expected to accord the same
treatment to his associates, supervisors and to the public.
I. Every employee of this municipality shall always conduct
himself or herself in a proper manner and in such a way as not to
reflect unfavorably upon the employee or the municipality-employer.
This provision pertains to off-duty times and hours as well as to
times and hours of employment. Each employee shall be diligent in
obeying all state and federal laws and the rules, regulations and
ordinances of Mount Laurel Township and encourage others to do likewise.
Each employee shall be careful that his or her behavior, actions,
language, dress or conduct does not reflect to the detriment of the
employee or her or his employer, the Township of Mount Laurel.
All employees, officers and department heads
of the Township shall be appointed and promoted by the Township Council
upon recommendation of the Municipal Manager, except where the power to appoint rests with other Township
boards or bodies as provided for herein or by general law or ordinances.