The Town Manager, consistent with the Town Charter and applicable
state and federal laws, shall develop and recommend a Town Personnel
Policy to be approved by the Board of Selectmen and administered by
the Town Manager.
The Town Personnel Policy shall encompass modern personnel practices,
provide for equitable and fair treatment of Town employees, reflect
the Town's commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative
action, and provide for a merit-based performance evaluation system.
At a minimum the policy shall consist of the following components:
A. Applicability
to different classes of employees.
B. Recruitment
and selection of employees.
C. Pay and
classification plan.
D. Rules of
conduct and hours of work.
G. Maintenance
of personnel records.
I. Grievance
hearing processes.
Upon receipt from the Town Manager of a proposed Personnel Policy
and subsequent amendments to the policy, the Board of Selectmen will
conduct a duly advertised public hearing to provide an opportunity
for interested parties to comment on the proposed changes. At the
conclusion of the public hearing, the Board of Selectmen may accept,
reject or amend the proposal of the Town Manager. The Town Manager
shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of the Personnel
Policy. Previous provisions of the North Andover Personnel Bylaw shall
remain in effect until a Town Personnel Policy has been adopted in
accordance with this section.