This article establishes and describes administrative policies established for the purpose of guiding the development and implementation of administrative procedures within the City.
City Hall, the Senior Center, and the Parker Building shall be open between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays; and between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Fridays.
The Inspectional Services office shall open and close 1 hour earlier than the other City offices.
DPW shall be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
A.
It is the policy of the City that the administrative organization under the Manager's purview and multiple-member appointive organization practice effective and precise communication in all forms in order to convey all relevant goals, policies, procedures, and facts related to any and all issues which may arise in a clear, timely, and succinct manner.
B.
The City Manager shall prescribe a standard format for City stationery, including letterhead and business cards, for external written communications and a standard format for internal communications for the administrative organization under the City Manager's jurisdiction.
All officers, members of multiple-member bodies, police officers, special police officers, constables and firefighters shall be required to take an oath of office before entering upon the discharge of duties, which oath shall be subscribed by the person taking it and shall be filed and preserved in the office of the City Clerk.
A.
It is the policy of the City to establish and maintain an equitable human resources system. This system should also promote the efficiency and economy of government, promote the morale and well-being of City employees, and promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and candidates for employment.
B.
Pursuant to the Charter, the City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and has responsibility for the administration of human resources related matters and oversight of human resources practices and procedures, directly or through the City Manager's designee(s), within the limits established by appropriation, ordinance, civil service law or collective bargaining agreement.
C.
The City Manager has the authority to promulgate and direct human resources policies, practices, and procedures, directly or through the City Manager's designee(s).
D.
The City Manager is responsible for the administration of the City's classification and compensation plans adopted pursuant to G. L. Ch. 41, § 108A. The City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall administer the plans and shall establish such procedures as the City Manager deems necessary for the proper administration thereof.
E.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 31 regarding civil service.
F.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with collective bargaining agreements between the City and relevant labor unions, associations, or organizations.
The City recognizes that volunteers are an integral part of the City's government. Their participation in the process of government contributes to the uniqueness of the City's quality of life. Volunteers choose to act in recognition of social responsibility and without concern for monetary gain. The City is committed to providing adequate support, training, leadership, and recognition for all its volunteers. It expects commitment and excellence from the volunteers. The City Manager has the right to determine duties, authorities, and appropriateness of volunteers. Following established volunteer management protocol, the City Manager has the right to both select and remove volunteers.