The governing body does hereby declare the following
principles to constitute the personnel policy of the Township of Maple
Shade:
A.
The New Jersey State Civil Service Law and the New
Jersey Civil Service Commission rules of the State of New Jersey as
applicable to municipalities, which have been adopted by the Township.
[Amended 12-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-28; 6-28-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-07]
B.
The Township Council of the Township of Maple Shade
adopts the Employee Handbook, which includes information regarding
various aspects of employment with the Township. To the extent the
provisions of the Employee Handbook conflict with this chapter, the
provisions of the Employee Handbook shall control, including, but
not limited to, the provisions contained within the Notice to All
Employees; provided further that to the extent that the Employee Handbook
conflicts with the provisions of any law, civil service regulations
or collective bargaining agreement to which the Township is party,
the provisions of the latter shall apply. A copy of the Employee Handbook
is available in the Township Clerk’s office.
[Added 10-19-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-14[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also provided
for the relettering of former Subsection B as Subsection C and all
subsequent subsections respectively.
C.
Employment in the Township government shall be based
on merit and fitness and shall be free of personal and political considerations.
D.
Just and equitable incentives and conditions shall
be established and maintained in order to promote efficiency and economy
in the operation of the Township government.
E.
Positions with similar duties and responsibilities
shall be classified and compensated on a uniform basis.
F.
Appointments, promotions and other personnel actions
requiring the application of the merit principle shall be based on
systematic tests and evaluations of knowledge and performance.
G.
Every effort shall be made to stimulate high morale
by fair administration of this chapter and by consideration of the
rights and interests of employees, consistent with the best interest
of the public and the Township.
H.
Continuity of employment shall be subject to good
behavior, satisfactory performance of work, necessity for the performance
of work and availability of funds.
I.
It is the policy of the governing body of the Township
of Maple Shade that every employee at all times be treated fairly,
courteously and with respect. Conversely, each employee is expected
to accord the same treatment to his or her associates, supervisors,
the governing body and to the public.
J.
Every employee of this municipality shall always conduct
himself or herself in a proper manner and in such a way as not to
reflect unfavorably upon the employee or the municipality-employer.
This provision pertains to off-duty times and hours as well as to
times and hours of employment. Each employee shall be diligent in
obeying all state and federal laws and the rules, regulations and
ordinances of Maple Shade Township and shall encourage others to do
likewise. Each employee shall be careful that his or her behavior,
actions, language, dress or conduct does not reflect to the detriment
of the employee or her or his employer, the Township of Maple Shade.
K.
In addition to the provisions contained in this chapter,
the rights and duties of the parties shall be governed by the terms
and conditions of any applicable collective bargaining agreement between
the Township and the appropriate union, including PM Local 267, the
Superior Officers Association of PBA Local 267, the Lieutenants Association
of PBA Local 267 and Teamsters Local 676.
[Added 10-19-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-14[2]]
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed
former Subsection J, regarding employees represented by PBA Local
267, added 7-7-1976 by Ord. No. 1976-10, as amended; former Subsection
K, regarding employees represented by Teamsters Local 676, added 10-21-1981
by Ord. No. 1981-20, as amended, and former Subsection L, regarding
employees represented by the Superior Officers Association of PBA
267, added 12-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-28, as amended.
All employees, officers and department heads
of the Township shall be appointed and promoted by the Township Manager,
except where the power to appoint rests with other Township boards
or bodies as provided for herein or by general law or ordinances.
A.
All offices and positions of the Township shall be
and are hereby allocated to the classified service and unclassified
service, in total, as amended and approved by the New Jersey Civil
Service Commission.
[Amended 12-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1993-28; 6-28-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-07]
