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r Item Coversheet Page 1 of 2 SUNNY-sz, City of Sunny Isles Beach r 04+. -xz..\e c =�1� 18070 Collins Avenue 1 1 V ')Z Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 33160 P ti, F L oa. ..' (305)947-0606 City Hall ''o.r,a' (305)949-3113 Fax MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission VIA: Christopher J. Russo,City Manager FROM: Stan Morris, Deputy City Manager DATE: 5/21/2015 RE: Resolution to Update Personnel Policy Manual RECOMMENDATION: The attached policies have been updated or created as part of our ongoing review of the Personnel Policy Manual and are included for ratification. . REASONS: We are in the process of doing a comprehensive review of the Personnel Policy Manual, which has not been done for many years. Many of the personnel policies that are currently in place need to be . updated in order to reflect the currently established practices of Human Resources, and new ones need to be added. In the future, additional policies will be brought to the Commission for ratification on a periodic basis. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The following existing policies have been updated: • 210-1 Introductory Probationary Period-The probationary period for new employees has been extended from six(6)months to(12)months. •504-1 Vacations-This policy has been updated in order to restore equality to all employees who have 15+years of service with the City. • 704-1 Leaves of Absence-This policy has been updated to disallow employees to perform work for any other employer during a leave of absence, and states that an employee who has been absent from work for more than(3) three consecutive days without giving proper notice to the City is subject to disciplinary action. The following new policies have been created: •502-2 Domestic Partnerships Policy-In accordance with Miami-Dade County Code,the City will be implementing this policy to provide employment benefits to employees in domestic partnerships(with proof of proper documentation as specified in the policy)and their dependents. •607-1 Valid Florida Driver's License-This policy has been created to ensure that all employees have both a valid Florida Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record when operating City vehicles. • 702-2 Domestic Violence Leave-In accordance with State Statutes,the City will allow employees who are victims of domestic violence or sexual violence,or members of the employee's household who are victims of domestic violence or sexual violence,to take unpaid or paid leave(if accrued time is available). 706-1 Arrest of an Employee(Self-Reporting)-This policy requires an employee who has been arrested to report such to his/her department director within forty-eight(48)hours of incarceration. ATTACHMENTS: http://sunnyisles.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=1661 5/15/2015