Section 13.3 – Inclement Weather. There is no provision for snow or other inclement weather leave and employees are expected to make it into work regardless of weather conditions. If an employee concludes it is too dangerous to travel, a vacation or personal day may be used.
Section 13.4 – Outside Employment. An employee may engage in outside employment, including self-employment, as long as the particular employment does not interfere or conflict with the best interests of the City of Oakwood. All employees, including part-time employees, must obtain prior approval from their Department Head before any outside employment or other work is actually undertaken. Each such employee is required to advise his supervisor of such outside employment. Permission may be denied or rescinded for outside employment for any of the following reasons:
- 1.It requires the employee to be late or to leave early or otherwise interferes with work.
- 2.There would be a real or perceived conflict of interest.
- 3.It interferes with the employee's job performance.
- 4.Creates a potential risk of liability on the part of the City
- 5.It is inconsistent, incompatible or in conflict with the employee’s duties in city service.
- 6.In any other way it results in a disadvantage to the City.
If an employee is granted permission to engage in some particular outside employment and it is determined by his or her supervisor that such employment is interfering with his or her City job, the employee will be required to resign immediately from the outside employment. Employees are not permitted to use City issued uniforms, equipment, or vehicles while engaged in outside employment.
Section 13.5 – Political Activity. City employees serve all residents equally. The political opinion or affiliations of any resident shall in no way affect the amount or quality of service received from the City.