Whenever it is practical to do so, and subject
at all times to the judgment of the Borough Administrator, positions
shall be filled from within the ranks of the various Borough departments
by the promotion or advancement of employees who possess the necessary
qualifications and experience and whose work record with the Borough
has been satisfactory.
Promotions from within the ranks shall be based
on the needs of the Borough, on merit, length of service, character,
qualifications, and work habits, as determined by the Borough Administrator.
[Amended 6-12-2018 by Ord. No. 1547]
In order to encourage self-improvement of each employee and
increase the value of such employee to himself or herself as well
as to the Borough, the Borough shall reimburse officers and employees
for reasonable expenses associated with attendance at professional
training seminars/conventions pertaining to local government upon
submitting receipts for said expenses and the prior approval of the
Borough Administrator. Tuition fees paid by employees for studies
at college or university level for accredited degrees directly associated
with their employment will be reimbursed to employees on the following
basis and subject to the following conditions:
A. Such studies shall have been approved by the Borough Administrator
before being undertaken.
B. One-half of the tuition will be reimbursed following registration
for such studies, and 1/2 thereof shall be reimbursed upon presentation
of a certificate or transcript from the college or university attended
certifying to satisfactory completion of such studies.
C. Prior to receipt of any payment, the employee shall be required to
sign an agreement to continue employment with the Borough for a minimum
of one year after successful completion of a course of study. If such
employee shall breach such agreement, he or she shall be required
to repay to the Borough any such tuition payment for which he or she
was reimbursed by the Borough. The one-year period shall run from
the date the employee receives his/her grade for the course/class
for which he/she has received reimbursement.
Supervisors shall be responsible for on-the-job
instruction as well as for providing guidance and leadership for all
employees under their supervision.
Transfers from one position to another will
be considered favorably when it is advantageous to the Borough and
to the employee to make such transfer.
Employees may make written request to the Borough
Administrator for transfer to another department without prejudice
or loss of any seniority rights as a Borough employee. Such requests
shall be considered on their merits and any action taken in one case
shall not be deemed to establish a precedent for any other case.