[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.
[Ord. No. 2023-12, 12-18-2023]
A. 
The City Council of the City of Caruthersville, an employer under the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS), hereby elects the following:
1. 
To adopt a change in the Benefit Program of covered employees, changing to Benefit Program L-7 in accordance with Section 70.655, RSMo.