may assign additional duties of a similar or related nature as necessary to meet operational needs.

Section 5.3 – Compensation: Salaries, wages, and other forms of compensation shall be established by City ordinances, including any amendments, or as determined by the City Manager. The Personnel Officer may recommend a system of pay increments or ranges up to those maximums, subject to approval by the City Manager, who may review, adjust, or deviate from the system from time to time as necessary.

Compensation increases within a pay range or to the next step are not automatic and shall be made by the City Manager, taking into consideration factors such as merit, the employee’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position, seniority, changes in position responsibilities, and any other factors deemed relevant in determining individual compensation.

The Personnel Officer may recommend that new employees with relevant prior experience be started at a rate of compensation other than the bottom of the pay range or steps established for a particular position.

Collective bargaining unit employees shall be subject to the terms and provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement with respect to compensation.

Section 5.4 - Pay Schedules. All city employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Deductions for Federal, State and Local income tax, state retirement systems, and Medicare (for those employees hired after March 31, 1986) will be made from your paycheck, where applicable. Deductions will also be made for other purposes, including, but not limited to: health and dental insurance contributions, garnishments, voluntary deductions, etc.

Section 5.5 – Direct Deposit. All employees are required to have their bi-weekly pay directly deposited into accounts at financial institutions designated by the employee. The City will make deposits into a maximum of three accounts. The City has no responsibility or liability for the deposits once they are made to the designated account(s).

Section 5.6 – Pay Statements. Bi-weekly pay statements will be provided to all employees electronically. Employees may receive email or system notifications when new pay statements are available. To ensure timely delivery of notifications, employees are required to provide and maintain a current e-mail address on file with the Finance Department. Employees who need assistance accessing their electronic pay statements may contact the Finance Department.

Section 5.7 - Time Records. Each employee is responsible for reporting correctly and accurately the hours worked each day by submitting a time record. Time records shall be submitted through the appropriate system designated by the employee’s Department Head. The time record shall include the employee’s name, pay period, and daily detail of hours to be compensated, including regular hours worked (except for salaried employees), holiday time, sick leave, vacation, and other applicable leave.