[Ord. No. 98-43 §§1 —
2, 11-3-1998; Ord. No.
02-10 §§1 — 2, 7-23-2002]
A.
Employees
with life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease and
AIDS, often wish to continue their normal pursuits, including work,
to the extent allowed by their condition. The City of Albany supports
these endeavors as long as employees are able to meet acceptable performance
standards. As in the case of other disabilities, the City of Albany
will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with all legal requirements
to allow qualified employees with life-threatening illnesses to perform
the essential functions of their jobs.
B.
Medical
information on individual employees is treated confidentially. The
City of Albany will take reasonable precautions to protect such information
from inappropriate disclosure. Managers and other employees have a
responsibility to respect and maintain the confidentiality of employee
medical information. Anyone inappropriately disclosing such information
is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination
of employment.
C.
Employees
with questions or concerns about life-threatening illnesses are encouraged
to contact the City Administrator for information and referral to
appropriate services and resources.
[Ord. No. 98-43 §§1 —
2, 11-3-1998; Ord. No.
02-10 §§1 — 2, 7-23-2002]
A.
The
City of Albany supports environmental awareness by encouraging recycling
and waste management in its business practices and operating procedures.
This support includes a commitment to the purchase, use and disposal
of products and materials in a manner that will best utilize natural
resources and minimize any negative impact on the earth's environment.
C.
The
simple act of placing a piece of paper, can or bottle in a recycling
container is the first (1st) step in reducing demand on the earth's
limited resources. Success of this program depends on active participation
by all of us. Employees are encouraged to make a commitment to recycle
and be a part of this solution.
D.
The
City of Albany encourages reducing and, when possible, eliminating
the use of disposable products. Source reduction decreases the consumption
of valuable resources through such workplace practices as:
E.
Whenever
possible, employees of the City of Albany are encouraged to purchase
products for the workplace that contain recycled or easily recyclable
materials. Buying recycled products supports recycling and increases
the markets for recyclable materials.
F.
By
recycling, the City of Albany is helping to solve trash disposal and
control problems facing all of us today.
