[Amended 4-11-2019 by Ord. No. 19-03]
A. The subject of this section is general employment practices.
B. Statement of policy:
(1) The Mayor and Council must formally effect the creation of any new
position by ordinance and authorize the filling thereof prior to the
employment or engagement of a person to serve in any such position.
(2) The application for employment form, to be obtained at the office
of the Borough Administrator, shall be completed by all persons seeking
employment.
[Amended 12-9-2021 by Ord. No. 21-20]
(3) The Borough Administrator will administer and coordinate the hiring
process for certain positions vacancies to ensure compliance with
contractual, legal and equal opportunity requirements.
[Amended 12-9-2021 by Ord. No. 21-20]
(4) The Police Department is responsible for the testing and certification
of police officers.
(5) Except when statutory requirements direct otherwise, all new employees
shall be considered to be on probation for a period of one year, during
which time they may be dismissed without recourse.
(6) The Borough Administrator or other employee so designated will, for
each employee, establish and maintain a personal history file and
maintain a complete and accurate record of the attendance, vacations,
sick leave, overtime, and other pertinent information.
[Amended 12-9-2021 by Ord. No. 21-20]