2 • To take whatever action is necessary to carry out the functions of the City in situations of emergency; and • To establish and/or modify conditions of employment. Section 3. Functions and Objectives of the Personnel Policy Manual The City has adopted these personnel policies and procedures to ensure that the City employs a qualified, motivated and engaged workforce. The personnel and employment practices of the City require that all personnel actions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, transfer, upgrading, promotions, retention and other personnel practices will be administered consistently, equitably, and objectively without regard to race, creed, color, religious convictions, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected under applicable law. By explicitly describing the City's goals and expectations, the Manual is intended to create a framework for mutual respect and trust in the workplace. Section 4. Form of Government, Organization Structure and City Administrator The City of Lamar is a home rule municipal corporation organized pursuant to Article XX of the Colorado Constitution. The City operates under the Mayor/Council form of city government, as set forth in Article I, Section 1-2 of the Charter of the City of Lamar. The City Council then appoints a City Administrator to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer for the City. Exclusions: The policies and procedures set forth in this Manual do not apply to the employment, benefits, salaries and other compensation of the City Administrator, City Attorney, elected officials, independent contractors, contractual employees, or the Municipal Judge, unless specifically stated herein or made applicable by specific contractual provision. The appointed officers of the City may be removed only by the City Council in accordance with applicable provisions of the Charter and ordinances of the City. Employees hired or appointed by the City Administrator may be removed by the City Administrator at any time when, in the discretion of the City Administrator, such removal will be in the best interests of the City. All decisions of the City Administrator in any such case shall be final. The City employs a traditional organizational structure which focuses on the hierarchical distribution of administrative authority and responsibility to, department directors, supervisors and employees. The "Organizational Structure" of the City of Lamar can be found at the back of this Manual. The City Council is the legislative and policy-making body of the City of Lamar and appoints a City Administrator who is responsible for the general administration of City services and programs. The City Council delegates to the City Administrator the powers and duties to appoint and remove all employees of the City, except as otherwise provided in the City Charter or Municipal Code. The City Administrator may choose to delegate any or all duties relating to personnel or the administration of the Personnel Policy Manual. Section 5. Departmental Work Policies & Procedures Due to the nature of the work in some city departments and to accommodate seasonal changes in hours of daylight and weather, or to meet the service delivery needs of our citizens, the hours of operation, work schedules, and rest and lunch-breaks will be established by departmental
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