City of Pittston, PA Article II Personnel Policy

[Adopted 3-20-2024 by Res. No. 12982[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Art. II, Employee Manual, adopted 9-11-2013 by Res. No. 11452.

§ 72-16 Acceptance by Council.

A. The Pittston City Home Rule Charter was adopted by the voters of the City of Pittston in the General Election held November 6, 2012.

B. The Pittston City Home Rule Charter Article XIII, Administrative Code, § C13.02, Provisions, Subsection C, requires that the Transition Committee propose an Administrative Code that includes a personnel policy for the City government consistent with the provisions, spirit, and purpose of the Charter.

C. Pittston City Council adopted the Pittston City Employee Manual on September 11, 2013, by Resolution No. 11452.

D. Due to changes in laws and policies as well as a need to make an overall update to the Employee Manual, the City Administrator and the Director of Human Resources prepared the attached Personnel Policy[1] and recommend its adoption.

[1] Editor's Note: Said policy is on file in the City offices.

E. The City Council of the City of Pittston resolves that the Employee Manual adopted on September 11, 2013, is hereby repealed and the Personnel Policy is hereby adopted and shall be effective immediately.