[Res. 21-1968, passed 7-1-1968]
(a)
Organization.
(1)
An Accident Prevention Committee is hereby established as a part of the office of the Manager.
(2)
The Committee shall be composed of five persons appointed by the Manager, who shall serve without compensation.
(3)
The Committee shall establish such procedural rules as may be necessary, subject to the approval of the Manager.
(4)
The Committee shall appoint a Chairman from among its members.
(b)
Responsibility. The Committee shall have the responsibility of establishing, supervising and maintaining an accident prevention program for Municipal employees.
(c)
Powers.
(1)
The Committee may conduct investigations of accidents in order to determine cause, responsibility and method of prevention.
(2)
The Committee may require departments to maintain records and submit reports as may be needed.
(3)
The Committee may recommend disciplinary or commendatory actions to the Manager with respect to Municipal employees.
(4)
Upon approval of the Manager, the findings on an accident by the Committee shall be given to the employee involved and shall become a part of that employee's personnel record. The Committee shall carry out approved disciplinary action.
(5)
The Committee may conduct such programs as are necessary to prevent accidents.