The governing body does hereby declare the following
principles to constitute the personnel policy of the Borough of South
River:
A. Employment in the local government shall be based
on merit and fitness and be free of personal and political considerations
and any discrimination because of age, race, color, religion, sex
or national origin.
B. Just and equitable incentives and conditions shall
be established and maintained in order to promote efficiency and economy
in the operation of the local government.
C. Positions with similar duties and responsibilities
shall be classified and compensated on a uniform basis.
D. 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.
E. 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 interests
of the public and the Borough of South River.
F. Continuity of employment shall be subject to good
behavior, satisfactory performance of work, necessity for the performance
of work and availability of funds.
An Employee and Personnel Policy Manual will
be passed, at minimum, at the annual reorganization meeting of the
Mayor and Council.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply only
to the classified service unless otherwise specifically provided therein.