In accordance with Article
II of the Home Rule Charter, the Borough's personnel system shall be based on merit, and, by adoption of this Administrative Code, the Borough is readopting the West Chester Borough Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual originally adopted December 28, 1988, as amended.
The administration of the personnel system shall
be the responsibility of the Borough Manager under the authority granted
to him/her by the Home Rule Charter and by this Administrative Code
except with respect to police officers whose administration will be
the responsibility of the Mayor.
Except when otherwise stated, the personnel
system and all personnel policies, procedures and regulations shall
apply to all employees of the Borough except where in conflict with
collective bargaining agreements or civil service regulations.
It shall be the policy of the Borough that the
following principles shall apply to the personnel system:
A. Employment with the Borough shall be free of political
consideration.
B. The Borough is an equal opportunity employer. There
shall be no discrimination in employment with the Borough on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, sex or sexual orientation, ancestry,
union membership, disability, Vietnam Veteran status or life-style,
age, national origin or political affiliation.
C. Positions having similar duties and responsibilities
shall be classified and compensated for on a uniform basis.
D. Just and equitable conditions of employment shall
be established and maintained to promote efficiency and economy in
the Borough government.
All employees of the Borough share a common
responsibility to provide efficient, courteous and dedicated service
in the public interest.