TOWN OF PONCE INLET
PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
SECTION 1.0 - GENERAL PROVISION
1.1 Purpose
These rules and regulations are established to serve as the basis for administrative actions as they relate to employment by the Town; to insure the efficiency of the departments that serve the Town; and to insure the rights and safety of Town employees.
1.2 Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Town that no person shall be discriminated against in any area of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or age; or in any way be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity receiving Town or Town controlled funds. The Town of Ponce Inlet fully complies with the law of employment discrimination which is largely included in three broad federal laws:
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA)
• The Americans With Disabilities Act
As of July 1, 1994 the Town of Ponce Inlet also recognizes the Family and Medical Leave Act of August 5, 1993, as amended.
1.3 Definitions
A. For the purpose of these rules and regulations, reference to "Department Heads" includes the Assistant Town Manager/Deputy Clerk, Director of Planning and Development, Fire Chief, and Police Chief.
B. For the purpose of these Rules and Regulations, reference to “Employee” includes any and all employees of the Town, including Department Heads; unless otherwise stated in these rules.
1.4 Positions Covered
These rules and regulations cover all employees of the Town and shall be administered by the Department Heads under the general supervision of the Town Manager.
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