[Code 1961 §4.09(b); CC 1983 §2-79]
A.
Elective Offices. If a vacancy occurs in any elective office,
the Mayor, or the person exercising the office of Mayor, shall recommend
a person to fill the vacancy from the political party of the person
who previously held the office. The Council shall approve the person
recommended by the Mayor. The successor shall serve until the next
regular election.
B.
Non-Elective Offices. If a vacancy occurs in any office
not elective, the Mayor shall appoint a suitable person to discharge
the duties of the same until the first (1st) regular meeting of the
Council thereafter, at which time such vacancy shall be permanently
filled.
[Code 1961 §5.11; CC 1983 §2-80]
Every officer, whether elected or appointed, shall upon receiving
his/her certificate of election and before entering upon the performance
of the duties of his/her office, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation
before some court of record in the County, or the City Clerk, that
he/she possesses all the qualifications prescribed for his/her office
by law; that he/she will support the Constitution of the United States,
and the Constitution and laws of the State, the provisions of all
the laws of this State affecting Cities of the Third Class, and the
ordinances of the City, and will faithfully demean himself/herself
in office. The oath of office shall be filed with and preserved by
the City Clerk.
[Code 1961 §5.13; CC 1983 §2-81]
The compensation of all officers and employees of the City shall
be fixed by the Council from time to time, but the salary of an officer
shall not be changed during the time for which he/she was elected
or appointed.
[Ord. No. 2007-8 §1, 6-4-2007]
A.
Electronic
mail (e-mail) and voice mail are used prevalently for external and
internal communications. This is an efficient, cost-effective way
of communicating, either internally within an office, between offices
or externally with others. By design, these systems permit us to communicate
without producing a physical record of the communication.
B.
It
is important to be aware, however, that records (either electronic
or voice) of these communications are created and may remain in the
system. Accordingly, it is critical that employees use appropriate
precautions when sending e-mail messages and using voice mail. Both
the subject matter and form of e-mail communications should be of
a business nature. The content of voice mail communications should,
likewise, be business related. When preparing messages, it is best
to assume that they may, at some point, be viewed or heard by someone
other than the intended recipient(s). All messages created, sent or
received using the e-mail system or voice mail remain the property
of the City.
C.
All
passcodes or passwords are the property of the City. No employee may
use a passcode or password that has not been issued to that employee
or that is unknown to the City. All passcodes or passwords shall be
stored in a secure file maintained by the City Clerk.
D.
The
City retains the right to review, audit, intercept, access and disclose
any business or personal message created, sent or received on the
e-mail system or by using voice mail and no employee should have any
expectation of privacy regarding any such communications. To ensure
that the use of electronic and telephonic communication (voice mail)
systems and business equipment is consistent with the City's legitimate
business interests, authorized representatives of the City may monitor
the use of such equipment from time to time. Such monitoring may include
printing or reading all e-mail entering, leaving or stored in these
systems or reviewing or monitoring voice mail messages. Such review
or audit shall be performed by an agent to be designated by the Mayor.
E.
Improper
use of the City's communications services and equipment will result
in discipline, up to and including termination. Improper use includes
any personal use, misuse as described in this policy as well as harassing,
offensive, demeaning, insulting, intimidating or sexually suggestive
written, recorded or electronically transmitted messages. Improper
use also includes any employee who utilizes the City's communication
services and equipment to actively advocate or oppose the candidacy
of any individual for nomination or election to any municipal office
in this City.
F.
Internet
access shall be for business use only. Internet access is not available
for any employee who does not use a City computer as part of the employee's
regular and usual duties. All City Internet users need to be aware
at all times that the Internet is an open environment that may not
be secure. You must govern your use of the Internet accordingly. Information
transmitted over the Internet, whether by Internet e-mail or as responses
entered on Internet web or other sites, may be non-secure and may
be logged or viewed by audiences other than those you intend to address.
Activities on the Internet can be traced to the address from which
they originate. It is critical that you be mindful of who may view
the information on the Internet. It is your responsibility to take
precautions to protect privileged and confidential information and
to ensure that your Internet activities reflect well on the City.
Internet usage for any sexually suggestive, pornographic, lewd or
indecent material is absolutely prohibited.
G.
Employees
who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action, up to
and including discharge.
