The purpose of the Employee Code is to implement and maintain a uniform system of employment within all departments of the Village and shall hereinafter be referred to as the "code." This chapter is designed to provide employees and management with information pertaining to the employment policies and procedures applicable to all Village employees. All policies and procedures contained in this chapter shall go into effect on the date of adoption, and revisions to the Employee Code will go into effect immediately upon passage by the Village Board and approved by the Mayor. All employees will be required to adhere to the policies and procedures as they are outlined in this chapter. Upon adoption by the Village Board, this chapter shall be the nonexclusive policy of all departments of the Village concerning terms and/or conditions of employment. In order to implement and carry out the express provisions and the intent of this chapter, all superintendents may pronounce policies consistent with this chapter. A copy of any such policy shall be distributed to the Mayor and the Village Board. Nothing in this chapter shall in any way affect the Village's and superintendents' right to develop and disseminate information concerning the operations of any department and employee's job functions, duties and job position description.