This chapter shall be known as the "Personnel Policy, Practices and Regulations of the Borough of Upper Saddle River."
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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.
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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.
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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:
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All members of citizen boards and committees.
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The Borough Engineer, Borough Attorney, Borough Auditor, Board of Adjustment Attorney, Planning Board Attorney and Borough Judge.
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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.
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The Housing Officer.
G. 
Nonsalaried licensed inspectors.
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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]
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Manual labor employees of the Public Works and Parks Departments whenever their contract with the Borough conflicts with this chapter.
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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.