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## § 2.88.060 TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN CITY AND OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE. | (A) Should any officer or employee of the City desire, or intend, to have business dealings with the City whereby the officer or employee may derive income and benefits other than those provided as remuneration for their official duties, or employment, the officer or employee shall file with the City Clerk, and in such... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.192139 | 0.444336 | 0.112976 | -0.371826 |
## § 2.88.070 INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AGAINST CLAIMS. | When a civil claim is made against an employee and the City and/or an elected official of the City and the City, and where the claim is based on actions taken by the employee or elected official in the scope and course of their duties with the City, the employee or elected official may request the City to provide to th... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.467285 | -0.205566 | -0.117065 | -0.338379 |
## § 2.88.080 INSURANCE COVERAGE. | The City shall provide insurance to generally cover claims made against City officials and employees, including committee and commission members, resulting from the act or omission of such official or employee made on behalf of the City in their capacity as a City official or employee, which act or omission is within t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.270508 | -0.897949 | -0.033386 | -0.911133 |
## § 2.88.085 DEFINITIONS. | (A) “Immediate Family Members” means spouse, children, father, mother, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother, father-in-law, or mother-in-law. It also means other family members who reside permanently with the officer or employee.
(B) “City Official” means all persons identified in Sections 2.04.010 or 2.04.020, a... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.966797 | -0.215698 | -0.181274 | -1.149414 |
## § 2.88.090 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS. | A violation of any provision of this Chapter shall be a minor offense punishable as provided in Chapter 1.24 of this Code.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04; Am. Ord. 2016-02, passed 2-23-16; Am. Ord. 2016-16, passed 7-12-16) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.403076 | -0.725098 | -0.626465 | -0.750977 |
# § 2.92.010 DOCUMENTS. | All legal documents requiring the assent of the City shall be:
(A) Signed by the Mayor or the City Manager on behalf of the City; and
(B) Approved as to substance by the City Manager.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.271484 | -1.1875 | -0.986816 | -1.292969 |
# § 2.92.020 DOCUMENTS TO FILE WITH THE STATE. | The City shall file with the State of Alaska the following documents:
(A) Maps and descriptions of all annexed or excluded territory;
(B) A copy of an audit or statement of annual income and expenditures;
(C) Tax assessment figures as requested; and
(D) Reports relating to long-term debt as provided in AS 44.19.205... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.479492 | -0.876953 | -1.274414 | -1.083008 |
# § 2.92.030 DOCUMENT RETENTION. | (A) The City Clerk shall prepare a schedule of documents known as a document retention schedule to be adopted by the City Council by resolution or regulation. The document retention schedule shall specify the documents to be:
(1) Retained permanently;
(2) Destroyed;
(3) Disposed of routinely in the regular course of... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.517578 | 0.838379 | -0.118958 | -0.316406 |
# § 2.92.040 DEFINITION. | As used in this section, the word “document” means recorded information that documents a transaction or activity by or with any public officer, agency or employee of the City government. Regardless of physical form or characteristic, the recorded information is a document if it is produced, collected, received, or reta... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.854492 | 0.3125 | -0.669434 | -0.984863 |
# § 2.92.050 OPEN DOCUMENTS. | Except as provided by § 2.92.090 of this Code, or by other provision of City, state or federal law, the documents, records,
files, accounts, and transactions of the City are open to inspection by the public, under reasonable rules, during regular office hours. The City recognizes the competing interest of personal priv... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.537598 | -0.401123 | -0.334961 | -0.624512 |
## § 2.92.060 ACCESS AND INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS. | Public records may be inspected at the City office where the records are kept during the regular office hours of that particular office. All City officers and employees shall, consistent with the orderly conduct of City business, make a good faith and diligent effort to respond to requests for inspection of records mad... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.10321 | -0.875 | -0.198486 | -0.671875 |
## § 2.92.070 COPIES OF DOCUMENTS. | (A) The City Clerk shall give, on request and payment of costs, a certified copy of any public record required to be disclosed under this Code.
(B) The City Clerk shall provide copies of records only upon request of the requestor, and at the requestor’s expense.
(C) The charge for copies (whether certified or not) ma... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.97168 | -1.140625 | -0.789551 | -1.137695 |
## § 2.92.080 COMPILATION OR CREATION OF DOCUMENTS. | Nothing in this Code shall require the City to create documents, compile, summarize, outline, or in other ways create information from existing public documents. In those instances where the City official, who is the custodian of the document, determines that the City has the requisite resources to compile or create do... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.889648 | -0.516602 | -1.282227 | -1.254883 |
## § 2.92.090 EXEMPTIONS FOR PARTICULAR RECORDS. | This Chapter shall not be construed to require disclosure of the following records:
(A) Personnel, payroll, or medical files which reveal the financial or medical status of any specific individual, the release of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy;
(B) Records of vital statistics and adoption p... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.163574 | 0.964355 | 0.193359 | 1.117188 |
## § 2.92.100 APPEAL OF DENIAL OF REQUEST. | In the event an individual requests information from the City and is refused, the City official or employee denying the request shall provide to the individual making the request a written notice of the denial along with notice that they have five (5) working days to appeal the decision to the City Manager. The City Ma... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.143188 | -0.609375 | -0.635254 | -0.404297 |
## § 2.96.010 INTENT AND PURPOSE. | (A) It is the intent and purpose of this Chapter to provide for the complete and efficient utilization of the City’s personnel, facilities, and equipment in the event of natural or human-made disasters, and to provide for the coordination of disaster functions of the City with all other public agencies and affected pri... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.118164 | 0.013596 | -0.735352 | 0.967285 |
## § 2.96.020 DEFINITIONS. | The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this chapter:
(A) “Civil Disorder” means a public disturbance involving:
(1) An act of violence by one or more individuals part of an assemblage of four or more individuals, which act constitutes a clear and present danger of, or results in damage or inju... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.879883 | 0.90625 | -0.135498 | 2.072266 |
## § 2.96.030 DISASTER PROCLAMATION. | (A) A condition of disaster or emergency shall be declared by order of the Mayor, or in the event of the Mayor’s absence or unavailability, the City Manager, should the Manager find that a disaster has occurred or that such an occurrence is imminent or threatened. If the City Council is not in session when the proclama... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.634766 | 0.86377 | -0.172852 | 2.34375 |
## § 2.96.040 CITY MANAGER AS DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. | (A) During a proclaimed disaster emergency, the City Manager is the Director of Emergency Preparedness and other unorganized forces available for emergency duty.
(B) In addition to any other powers conferred upon the City Manager by law, the City Manager may, under this Chapter, do the following:
(1) Suspend the prov... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 1.987305 | 0.900879 | 0.891113 | 2.341797 |
## § 2.96.045 SUCCESSION TO OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. | Should the Director of Emergency Preparedness become a vacant or should the Director be absent or unable to perform their duties, the order of interim succession of the Director of Emergency Preparedness shall be determined as follows:
(A) The Assistant City Manager.
(B) The Director of Public Works.
(C) The Directo... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.4375 | -0.962891 | -0.714355 | -0.52832 |
## § 2.96.050 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR. | (A) The City Manager shall appoint an Emergency Management Coordinator who shall be a person well versed and trained in planning operations involving the activities of many different agencies which will operate to protect the public health, safety, and welfare in the event of danger from enemy action or disaster as def... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.460449 | 0.091614 | -0.180908 | 1.922852 |
## § 2.96.060 SUCCESSION TO OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR. | Should the Office of Emergency Management Coordinator become vacant or should the Coordinator be absent or unable to perform their duties, the order of interim succession of the office of Emergency Management Coordinator shall be determined as follows:
(A) The Chief of Police;
(B) The Deputy Chief of Police;
(C) The... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.271484 | -0.725098 | -0.537109 | -0.364502 |
## § 2.96.070 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR. | The Emergency Management Coordinator may:
(A) Coordinate the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the personnel and facilities of the City for emergency preparedness purposes;
(B) Develop and coordinate plans for the immediate use of facilities, equipment, manpower and other resources of the Cit... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.550293 | 0.177734 | 0.058319 | 1.978516 |
## § 2.96.075 INTERIM SUCCESSION OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PURPOSES. | (A) Should the City Clerk position become vacant or should the City Clerk be absent or unable to perform the duties of the office, the interim succession of the City Clerk shall be the Deputy City Clerk.
(B) Should the Director of Finance position become vacant or should the Director of Finance be absent or unable to ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.105469 | 0.463379 | -0.211182 | -0.80957 |
## § 2.96.080 EMERGENCY PLAN. | (A) The Emergency Management Coordinator shall prepare and maintain an Emergency Plan which shall include the following:
(1) Prevention and minimization of injury and damage caused by disasters;
(2) Prompt and effective response to disasters;
(3) Coordination of federal, state and local disaster activities;
(4) Coo... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.878906 | -0.641113 | -0.731934 | 0.894043 |
## § 2.96.090 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. | It shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed six (6) months, or both, for any person during a proclaimed disaster emergency to willfully:
(A) Obstruct, hinder or delay any member of the disaster and emergency preparedn... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 1.629883 | 0.082764 | 0.099548 | 2.277344 |
## § 2.96.100 FINANCING. | Nothing in this Chapter limits the City Manager’s authority to apply for, receive, administer, and spend grants, gifts, or payments from any source to aid in disaster prevention, preparedness, response or recovery.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.296875 | -1.131836 | -0.943359 | -0.427002 |
## § 2.96.110 COMPENSATION. | (A) No personal services may be compensated by the City except in accordance with the Alaska law or local ordinance.
(B) Compensation for property shall be made only if the property was commandeered or otherwise used in coping with a disaster emergency, and its use or destruction was ordered by the City Manager or by ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.182495 | 0.32666 | -0.025757 | 1.101563 |
## § 2.96.120 NO GOVERNMENTAL OR PRIVATE LIABILITY. | (A) This section is an exercise by the City of its government functions for the protection of the public peace, health, and safety, and the City or its agents, or any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, or
any of the agency thereof, in good faith carrying out, complying w... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.194458 | 0.139404 | -0.73877 | 1.564453 |
### § 2.96.130 LIMITATIONS. | No provision in this Chapter shall be interpreted to:
(A) Interfere with, or allow interference with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that actions otherwise authorized by this Chapter may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health and safety;
(B) Inte... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.281494 | 0.52832 | -0.351563 | 1.391602 |
### § 2.96.140 ADMINISTRATION. | This Chapter shall be administered by the Emergency Management Coordinator who is responsible to, and who may receive delegations of authority from, the City Council and the City Manager.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.292969 | -1.327148 | -1.004883 | -0.731445 |
### § 2.96.150 CONFLICTING ORDERS. | At all time when orders made and promulgated pursuant to this Chapter shall be in effect, they shall supersede all existing ordinances, orders, rules, and regulations insofar as the latter may be inconsistent therewith.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.363281 | -0.661133 | -1.106445 | -1.165039 |
### § 2.98.010 ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD. | The City constitutes the Unalaska School District, of which the governing body is the Unalaska School Board. Members of the Board are elected at the regular election held annually on the first Tuesday of October for three-year (3) terms and until their successors take office. All Board members are elected at-large.
(A... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.359375 | -1.724609 | -1.147461 | -1.314453 |
## § 2.98.020 ORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL BOARD. | Within seven (7) days after the certification of the results of each regular school election, the School Board shall meet and elect one (1) of its members as president, one (1) of its members as clerk, and if necessary, one (1) of its members as treasurer.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.478516 | -1.996094 | -0.747559 | -1.300781 |
## § 2.98.040 VACANCY ON SCHOOL BOARD. | (A) The office of a School Board member is vacated under the following conditions and upon declaration of vacancy by the School Board. The School Board shall declare a vacancy when the person elected:
(1) Fails to qualify or take office within thirty (30) days after election or appointment to office;
(2) Departs from... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.048828 | 0.190308 | -0.492188 | -0.561523 |
## § 2.98.050 QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS. | To be eligible to be a member of a School Board, a person must have the same qualifications as are necessary to be a City voter in the school district.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.575195 | -1.637695 | -0.607422 | -1.547852 |
## § 2.98.055 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. | Members of the School Board shall submit to the City Clerk a Statement of Financial Disclosure as required by Alaska law by March 15 of each year.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.202148 | -1.34375 | -0.777832 | -1.28418 |
## § 2.98.060 OATHS. | School Board members, before taking office, shall take and sign an oath or affirmation of office.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.295898 | -1.466797 | -0.16626 | -1.160156 |
## § 2.98.070 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD. | The School Board shall be responsible for operating the public school system for the City.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.71875 | -1.598633 | -0.966797 | -1.454102 |
# § 2.98.080 SCHOOL FUNDS. | The School Board shall adopt rules and regulations subject to the approval of the City Council for the custody and accounting of all funds received and disbursed by the School District.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.394531 | -1.077148 | -0.936523 | -1.368164 |
# § 2.98.090 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL BOARD AND CITY. | (A) The School Board shall submit the proposed school budget for the following school year to the City Council by April 1 of each year. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of the budget, the City Council shall determine the total of money to be made available from local sources for school purposes and shall furnish t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.164063 | -0.335449 | -0.85791 | -0.776855 |
# § 2.98.100 PROCEDURE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS. | (A) GRANT APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION. The School District may apply for grants to assist in the funding of the construction of school buildings; however, any transfer of responsibilities grant agreement with the State of Alaska shall identify the City of Unalaska as the entity with responsibility for grant administ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.230347 | 1.060547 | -0.022461 | -0.522949 |
## § 3.04.020 AUTHORITY. | The following policies and procedures are promulgated under the authority of the city, as a general law municipality. | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.300781 | -0.295166 | -1.121094 | -1.598633 |
## § 3.04.030 PURPOSE. | (A) It is the purpose of this title to establish a personnel ordinance consistent with good personnel administration practices such as:
(1) Recruiting, selecting and advancing employees on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge and skills, including open consideration of qualified applicants for initial appoin... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.179688 | -0.036041 | 0.963867 | -0.051178 |
## § 3.04.040 SCOPE. | (A) This title shall apply to all nonrepresented employees in positions in the classified service.
(B) Chapters 3.16, 3.20, 3.22, 3.40, 3.48, 3.52, 3.56 and 3.60 are the only portions of this title which apply to executive employees. In cases of conflict between Chapters 3.16, 3.20, 3.22, 3.40, 3.48, 3.52, 3.56 and 3.... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.189453 | 0.806152 | -0.785645 | -1.106445 |
## § 3.04.050 POLICE STANDARDS ACT. | The Department of Public Safety shall be covered by this title and the applicable provisions of AS 18.65 and by the rules and regulations of the State of Alaska Police Standards Council.
(Am. Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.803223 | 0.227051 | -0.879395 | -0.936035 |
### § 3.04.060 AMENDMENTS. | Amendments to this title shall be made by ordinance. Access to any amendments shall be provided to each employee.
(Am. Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.978027 | -1.394531 | -0.646484 | -1.388672 |
### § 3.04.070 CITY COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY. | The City Council shall have overall responsibility and authority regarding personnel matters as set forth in this title including, but not limited to, the following:
(A) Approve the city’s budget including requests for personnel management funds;
(B) Approve personnel ordinance; and
(C) Approve all collective bargai... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.43457 | -1.136719 | -1.048828 | -1.03418 |
### § 3.04.080 CITY MANAGER RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY. | The City Manager shall have the responsibility and authority to:
(A) Administer the personnel ordinance approved by the City Council; and
(B) Establish personnel policies and procedures where needed in order to ensure more precise and consistent execution of this personnel ordinance. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.692383 | -1.282227 | -0.790527 | -1.170898 |
### § 3.04.090 PERSONNEL RECORDS. | (A) An employee shall have access to the employee’s own personnel records or to any information pertaining to him/her which is maintained in the personnel records by the Department of Administration at any reasonable time. Such personnel records shall be held confidential to the extent permitted by this title, Chapter ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.304932 | -0.030792 | 1.492188 | -0.347656 |
### § 3.08.010 POLICY OF RECRUITMENT. | It shall be the policy of the city to recruit and select the most qualified persons for positions in city service. It shall be the
responsibility of the City Manager to insure that this policy is carried out by the following means:
(A) Conduct recruitment and selection in an affirmative manner to insure open competiti... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.777832 | -1.226563 | -0.234985 | -0.412598 |
### § 3.08.020 RECRUITMENT. | The City Manager or designee shall develop and conduct an active recruitment program designed to meet current and projected personnel needs. Recruitment will be tailored to the various classes of positions to be filled and will be directed to sources likely to yield qualified candidates.
(Am. Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.988281 | -1.519531 | -0.148682 | -1.174805 |
### § 3.08.030 JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLICITY. | In order to attract an adequate number of candidates for present or anticipated vacancies and to permit successful competition with other employees, the City Manager or designee will issue job announcements and otherwise publicize vacancies. All job announcements shall include the job title, salary range, job qualifica... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.710449 | -0.924316 | -0.167603 | -0.77002 |
### § 3.08.040 APPLICATION FORM. | All applications for employment shall be made on forms prescribed by the City Manager or designee. Such forms may require background information to include training, experience and other pertinent information. All applications must be signed, and the City Manager or designee may require proof of statements. Application... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.729492 | -1.230469 | 0.303711 | -1.060547 |
### 3.08.050 REJECTION OF APPLICANTS. | (A) The City Manager, or his/her designee, may reject any application which indicates that the applicant does not have the minimum qualifications established for the position. Applications may also be rejected if the applicant:
(1) Has deliberately falsified any information on the application form;
(2) Is unable even... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.710449 | 0.241699 | 1.337891 | 0.397705 |
### § 3.08.060 SELECTION DEVICES. | The City Manager or designee shall be responsible for determining the selection device to be used to obtain the best qualified candidate for each class of positions. Selection devices may be utilized separately or in various combinations as appropriate to the class and to available personnel resources. Such selection d... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.824707 | -0.64209 | -0.041321 | -1.416992 |
## § 3.12.010 APPOINTMENTS ALLOWED. | The following types of appointments and positions as defined in §3.04.010 may be made:
- Acting Appointment
- Emergency Appointment
- Temporary or Seasonal Appointment
- Part-time Appointment
- Less than Part-time Appointment
- Regular Appointment.
(Am. Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.3125 | -1.010742 | -0.963379 | -1.307617 |
## § 3.12.020 ACTING APPOINTMENT. | An acting appointment of expected duration of five working days or more requires the prior written approval of the City Manager. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.103516 | -1.493164 | 0.042816 | -1.191406 |
## § 3.12.030 EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT. | Emergency appointments shall be made only in case of an unforeseen emergency and when necessary to prevent impairment of city service. Emergency appointments are not entitled to any fringe benefits. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.092773 | -1.316406 | 0.391113 | 0.373779 |
## § 3.12.035 TEMPORARY OR SEASONAL APPOINTMENT. | Temporary or seasonal appointments shall be made after completion of a regular recruitment process. Temporary and seasonal appointments are not entitled to any fringe benefits.
(Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.196289 | -1.571289 | 0.57666 | -1.323242 |
## § 3.12.040 PART-TIME APPOINTMENT. | A part-time appointment may be made to any position. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.614258 | -1.8125 | -0.053192 | -1.947266 |
## § 3.12.050 LESS THAN PART-TIME APPOINTMENT. | A less than part-time appointment may be made to any position. Less than part-time appointments are not entitled to any fringe benefits.
(Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.011719 | -1.416016 | 0.330322 | -1.142578 |
## § 3.12.060 SELECTION OF CURRENT EMPLOYEES. | (A) Reinstatement.
(1) Return from military leave. A city employee who returns from military leave in a timely manner shall be reappointed in accordance with applicable law.
(2) Rehire after layoff. An employee with regular status who has been laid off may be rehired within one year from the effective date of layoff.... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.327148 | 0.541992 | 0.896973 | -0.414795 |
### § 3.16.010 CLASSIFICATION PLAN. | The classification plan is the grouping of positions into appropriate classes which are sufficiently similar with respect to duties and responsibilities. Each class in the classification plan shall be designated by a descriptive title and defined by a class specification. The classification plan shall be established by... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.206055 | -0.396973 | -0.957031 | -1.510742 |
### § 3.16.020 CLASS SPECIFICATION. | A class specification is a written description of each class position included in the classification plan. Specifications shall include a class title, a general statement of essential and non-essential duties and responsibilities, typical examples of duties performed, and minimum qualifications for entrance into a clas... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.206055 | -0.2854 | -0.459717 | -1.514648 |
### § 3.16.030 PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION PLAN. | The classification plan is an administrative tool that provides a system of standardized titles and common job language and is important to the effective administration of personnel activities such as the following:
(A) Personnel planning and budgeting;
(B) Establishing job performance standards;
(C) Establishing fa... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.448242 | -0.571777 | -0.78125 | -1.3125 |
### § 3.16.040 DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. | (A) The City Manager or designee shall analyze and evaluate the duties, responsibilities and qualifications required for each position in the classification plan and then assign each position to the appropriate class. Any employee who believes the position classification to be incorrect may request a review by the City... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.2052 | 0.629883 | 0.310547 | -0.304199 |
## § 3.16.050 STATUS OF INCUMBENTS IN RECLASSIFIED POSITIONS. | In all cases of reclassification, the employee who held the position before it was reclassified shall be entitled to remain in the position if the employee meets the minimum qualifications for the reclassified position. If the incumbent does not meet the minimum qualifications for the reclassified position the city may... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.152344 | -0.159302 | 0.495605 | -0.918945 |
## § 3.20.010 PURPOSE OF EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. | The purpose of the employee development program shall be to foster and promote the training and development of employees in order to:
(A) Improve the quality of services rendered to the city;
(B) Equip employees for career advancement within the city service; and
(C) Provide a reservoir of occupational skills necess... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.453125 | -1.901367 | -0.112366 | -0.638184 |
## § 3.20.020 DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. | The City Manager or designee shall have overall responsibility for the development, administration and coordination of the employee development program.
(Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.479492 | -1.541992 | -0.397217 | -1.417969 |
## § 3.20.030 PROGRAM ELEMENTS. | The City’s Employee Development Program will include elements such as the following:
(A) The ability to earn and maintain applicable occupational or professional certifications as departmental staffing and budgets allow;
(B) The opportunity to receive tuition assistance with relevant coursework in accordance with cit... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.362305 | -0.8125 | -0.555664 | -1.025391 |
## § 3.22.010 PURPOSE OF SAFETY PROGRAM. | The purpose of the safety program is to protect the lives and property of city residents and to provide a safe work environment for employees with minimal property damage, accidents, injuries and illness. All employees shall be provided with a work place adhering to the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health A... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.743164 | -1.295898 | 1.610352 | 1.098633 |
## § 3.22.020 DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION. | (A) The City shall make reasonable provisions to ensure that work places are free from safety and health hazards. No employees shall be required to perform unsafe and/or illegal work, or be directed to do so by another employee. The City will protect any employee who comes forward with information about having been dir... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.229614 | -0.695801 | 1.693359 | 1.177734 |
## § 3.22.030 PROGRAM ELEMENTS. | The City’s Safety Program will include elements such as the following:
(A) Providing mechanical and physical safeguards to the maximum extent that it is reasonable;
(B) Conducting a program of safety surveys to attempt to find and eliminate unsafe working conditions or unsafe practices, to control health hazards, and... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.727539 | -0.525879 | 1.233398 | 1.027344 |
## § 3.22.040 SAFETY COMMITTEE. | A Safety Committee, consisting of at least one representative from each department who will serve as a liaison between the department and the committee, shall be established. The safety committee shall periodically:
(A) Review safety and loss prevention programs; city and departmental policies and procedures and depar... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.802734 | -0.762207 | -0.146484 | 0.092529 |
## § 3.24.010 ADMINISTRATION. | The City Manager or designee shall advise and assist employees, rating officers, and reviewing officers to see that performance evaluation procedures are conducted in accordance with the provisions stated in this chapter.
(Am. Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.182617 | -1.035156 | -0.532715 | -1.233398 |
## § 3.24.020 PURPOSE OF EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROGRAM. | The primary purpose of the employee performance evaluation program is to inform employees how well they are performing and to offer constructive criticism on how they can improve their work performance. Performance evaluation shall also be considered in decisions affecting salary advancement, promotions, demotions, dis... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.124023 | -1.601563 | 0.369873 | -0.634766 |
## § 3.24.030 PERIODS OF EVALUATION. | All performance evaluations shall be in writing, with one copy given to the employee and one copy to be placed in the employee’s personnel file. Each employee’s performance shall be evaluated at the following periods:
(A) *Probationary period.* Each employee appointed to a regular full-time, regular part-time, or regu... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.439697 | -0.149414 | 1.579102 | -0.219116 |
# § 3.24.040 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS. | (A) Annual performance. The annual performance evaluation is a key component of employee development and is intended to be a fair and balanced assessment of an employee’s performance. The object of the annual review is to provide all regular employees and their supervisors an opportunity to:
(1) Discuss job performanc... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.623535 | 0.333496 | 0.84082 | -0.638672 |
# § 3.24.050 REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE REPORT. | The personnel completing the performance evaluation shall discuss the performance evaluation report with the employee before the report is made part of the employee’s permanent record.
(Am. Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.258789 | -1.633789 | 0.37915 | -1.25 |
# § 3.24.060 UNSATISFACTORY EVALUATION. | Employees who receive an overall rating of unsatisfactory on their annual evaluation shall not be eligible to receive a merit increase, and may be subject to appropriate measures necessary to bring performance up to acceptable standards, including demotion or termination based on an inability to satisfactorily perform ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.348633 | -0.770508 | 1.609375 | 0.061615 |
# § 3.24.070 EXCLUSION OF EVALUATIONS FROM GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. | Performance evaluations and 360 performance reviews shall not be subject to the grievance procedure set forth in Chapter 3.36; however an employee shall be allowed to submit written comments responding to that employee’s performance evaluation or 360 performance review. Such comments shall be submitted within five work... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.007813 | -0.397461 | 0.500488 | -0.911621 |
## § 3.28.010 GENERAL POLICY. | (A) The City Manager, or the Manager’s designee, shall approve all disciplinary actions concerning suspension, demotion or dismissal prior to the action, unless, in the judgment of the Department Director, immediate disciplinary action is required. The basis for taking immediate action shall be limited to reasons of ju... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.260254 | 0.256836 | 0.781738 | 1.123047 |
## § 3.28.020 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE. | Progressive discipline shall be followed when practicable. When the severity or frequency of the inappropriate conduct warrants and it is in the best interest of the city, any of the following forms of discipline may be imposed at any time so long as such discipline is supported by just cause:
(A) Oral reprimand;
(B)... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.56543 | -0.509277 | 0.319336 | 0.884766 |
## § 3.28.030 DISCIPLINARY REPORTING. | (A) All disciplinary actions shall be maintained in the employee’s personnel file for the entire duration of the employee’s employment and per the city’s retention policy. All disciplinary actions shall be documented on a disciplinary action report form provided by the city. A record of the date, time and subject of an... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.401855 | -0.498779 | 0.880859 | -0.268555 |
## § 3.28.040 INVESTIGATIONS. | (A) The City Manager or designee may investigate the conduct of any employee with or without notice to the employee being investigated.
(B) Any employee may be required to cooperate with an investigation including participation in an interview conducted by the Human Resources Manager or designee. Failure to cooperate ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.825684 | -0.253174 | 0.770508 | 0.650879 |
## § 3.32.010 RESIGNATION. | (A) An employee who desires to resign and serves as a deputy director, supervisor or manager shall give at least 30 days written notice to the employee’s immediate supervisor. An employee who desires to resign and does not serve as a deputy director, supervisor or manager shall give at least two weeks written notice to... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.832031 | -0.526367 | 0.957031 | -0.488281 |
## § 3.32.020 LAYOFF. | (A) Layoff may be appropriate due to the following:
(1) Elimination of a position in the work force;
(2) Failure of an employee to successfully complete the probationary period following promotion or transfer when the City Manager determines that there is no other position available for which the employee is qualifie... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.21582 | -0.270508 | 1.050781 | -0.065247 |
## § 3.32.030 MEDICAL SEPARATION. | An employee who is unable to return to work following expiration of approved family and medical leave or disability leave without pay shall be separated in good standing from city employment.
(Am. Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.054688 | -1.489258 | 1.983398 | -0.349854 |
## § 3.36.010 SCOPE. | This chapter shall not apply to represented employees or employees who have not successfully completed the probationary period at the time of the alleged action or omission, or to disputes involving a performance evaluation. Section 3.36.020 shall not apply to employees who have received a pre-disciplinary hearing.
(A... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.27832 | -0.561523 | 0.671387 | -0.861328 |
## § 3.36.020 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. | Any employee having a problem regarding employment shall first discuss the problem with the immediate supervisor. If the problem is not settled, and it can be defined as a grievance as set forth in § 3.04.010(S), the employee has the right to present a grievance in accordance with the procedures and within the time lim... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.027817 | 0.284912 | 0.770996 | 0.073364 |
## § 3.36.040 PRE-DISCIPLINARY HEARING. | A dismissal, demotion with reduction in pay or suspension without pay of an employee in the classified service with regular status shall be accomplished and reviewed only in accordance with the procedures stated in this section:
(A) Before a Department Director may dismiss, demote with a reduction in pay or suspend wi... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.547363 | 0.418701 | 1.689453 | 0.534668 |
## § 3.36.050 APPEALS. | The affected employee may appeal a Step IV decision on a grievance, or any decision made following a pre-disciplinary hearing by filing a written notice of administrative appeal with the Superior Court. The Superior Court shall have no jurisdiction to hear the appeal unless the employee files the notice of appeal withi... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.729004 | -0.071106 | 0.436279 | -0.747559 |
## § 3.40.010 OBJECTIVES OF PAY PLAN. | The pay plan shall include the schedule of pay for all classes of positions in the classification plans. The percentage amount of any pay increases to be provided to any regular full time employee whose performance merits an increase in pay shall be determined solely by the City Council and shall be accomplished if at ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.777832 | 0.52832 | 0.257813 | -0.686035 |
## § 3.40.020 REVIEW OF PAY PLAN. | The City Manager shall periodically (but no less often than every three years) review the pay plan and shall make a report to the City Council. The purpose of such review and report shall be:
(A) To ascertain whether or not the pay plan accurately reflects existing conditions; and
(B) To determine the accuracy of pay... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.867676 | -1.444336 | -0.470947 | -0.965332 |
## § 3.40.030 PAY RANGES. | A pay range is a level of pay that is assigned to a class. It comprises a wage range through which an employee may progress. Pay ranges are assigned to classes based upon the following factors:
(A) Duties and responsibilities of position or class;
(B) Internal equity-maintenance of pay ranges of classes in appropriate... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.322266 | 0.595703 | -0.369385 | -0.989746 |
### (A) Hiring wage rate. | (1) Appointment to any position can be made from the minimum to the control point of the wage range based on the applicant’s experience and ability over and above the qualification requirements specified for the class, prior creditable city service, or on a critical shortage of applicants.
(2) Appointment above the co... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.414795 | -0.072693 | -0.132813 | -1.053711 |
### (B) Promotion. | (1) Promotion which recognizes exceptional skill and qualifications. Promotion is defined as the movement of an employee from one class and wage range, to a different class at a higher wage range, as the result of being selected for a position through the job posting process. Unless otherwise provided in this subsectio... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -0.890625 | 0.791992 | 0.726074 | -0.541504 |
### (C) Transfer. | (1) When an employee is assigned to a new position in the same class and wage range and department, the employee shall be transferred at the same pay rate received at the time of the transfer.
(2) When an employee is assigned to a new position in a different class or department, but at the same wage range, the employe... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | -1.001953 | 0.40332 | 0.258301 | -1.042969 |
## § 3.40.060 ADVANCEMENTS WITHIN A PAY RANGE. | On July 1 following the annual performance evaluation, an employee’s salary may be increased by an amount previously approved by the City Council by non-code ordinance for the applicable fiscal year. A merit increase must be earned and is not granted automatically. Merit increases shall be based upon objective evaluati... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | unalaska | null | 0.424316 | 0.743164 | 1.042969 | -0.078979 |
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