This chapter shall be known as the "Personnel
Policy, Practices and Regulations of the Borough of Upper Saddle River."
A.
The personnel policies and practices contained herein
are intended to protect the rights and interests of every citizen
of the Borough, whether Borough employee or taxpayer. It is the intent
and purpose of the Borough to attract the best qualified persons to
the service of the Borough and to provide effective leadership, supervision,
guidance and working conditions for every Borough employee, so that
he or she may consistently perform with effectiveness and with personal
satisfaction. The Mayor and Council, by the adoption of this chapter,
declares it to be the policy of the Borough to establish fair and
equitable standards for the benefit of the employees of the Borough
and to provide for the proper administration of the governmental affairs
of the Borough.
The Borough of Upper Saddle River is desirous
of promoting and maintaining a working environment whereby all employees,
regardless of title and level of employment, are treated with respect
and decency. Discrimination or disrespectful behavior by and toward
another employee will not be tolerated. Discrimination, harassment
or disrespect on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,
marital status, military service, political affiliation, sex or sexual
preference, age or disability are prohibited by federal, state and
Borough policies.
A.
All employees have a right to formally or informally
report any and all statements, acts or behavior by a coemployee, supervisory
personnel or elected officials which are deemed or perceived by the
affected employee to be an improper employment practice.
B.
Employees who may lodge a complaint can be assured
that their complaint will be taken seriously and will receive a prompt
and thorough investigation. Furthermore, employees' complaints will
be treated, to the extent possible, in a confidential manner; however,
anonymity or confidentiality cannot be guaranteed if action is to
be taken against the alleged wrongdoer since the accused may be entitled
to confront the accuser as a matter of due process.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply generally
to all salaried employees of this Borough, except those employees
exempted herein. Specific clauses relating to fringe benefits, economic
benefits and certain administrative procedures only apply to full-time
salaried employees; where not obvious from the context or in the event
of a dispute as to the applicability of a provision to a particular
employee or class of employees, the interpretation with the least
economic cost shall apply.
The personnel of the Borough hereinafter designated
shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A.
All members of citizen boards and committees.
B.
The Borough Engineer, Borough Attorney, Borough Auditor,
Board of Adjustment Attorney, Planning Board Attorney and Borough
Judge.
C.
Positions involving seasonal or part-time employment,
including summer camp counselors.
D.
Volunteer personnel and personnel appointed to serve
without compensation.
E.
Professional consultants or counsel rendering professional
services.
F.
The Housing Officer.
G.
Nonsalaried licensed inspectors.
H.
The personnel of the Police Department, only when
the collective bargaining agreement between the police union or other
applicable regulation conflicts with this chapter. In addition, all
benefit days, including vacations, holidays, personal days, leave
days, as well as sick leave, shall be deemed to be governed by the
collective bargaining agreement between the Borough and the police,
or such other employment practices established by the Chief of Police
and the rules and regulations of the Police Department and not by
the provisions of this chapter, provided that they are not in conflict
with state and federal laws.
[Amended 1-14-1998 by Ord. No. 3-98; 2-11-1998 by Ord. No. 4-98]
I.
Manual labor employees of the Public Works and Parks
Departments whenever their contract with the Borough conflicts with
this chapter.
J.
Civilian employees of the Police Department. Where
there is a conflict between the police rules and regulations and this
chapter, the police rules and regulations shall take precedence.
