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According to the City of Port St. Lucie's objectives, what is the primary goal of their Personnel Management system?

To provide superior service to the community (correct)

To administer a system of Personnel Management

To establish a system of Personnel Management

To retain individuals of the highest caliber

What is the degree of duty and obligation regarding public and private conduct for City employees?

Not applicable

Common to other classes of employment

Only applicable to management

Unusual and special (correct)

What is the consequence of an employee's failure to follow City rules and policies?

Penalizes only the employee

Does not have any consequences

Penalizes the employee and other City employees

Penalizes the employee and the citizens of Port St. Lucie (correct)

Who is responsible for implementing the City's EEO Policy?

The Human Resources Director Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's policy on equal employment opportunity?

To provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons Signup and view all the answers

Who should an employee report an incident of discrimination to if they feel they have not been treated in accordance with the City's EEO Policy?

The EEO Officer or any of the listed individuals Signup and view all the answers

What does the City's failure to exercise any function or rights hereby reserved to it mean?

The City retains its rights and functions Signup and view all the answers

According to the City's policies, what is the basis for the Personnel Management system?

Merit principles Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's stance on discrimination in personnel transactions?

Discrimination is strictly prohibited Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Human Resources Director according to the City's policies?

To foster and promote in-service training of employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's stance on retaliation against employees who report violations or abuses?

Retaliation is strictly prohibited Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's policy towards qualified individuals with disabilities?

To provide reasonable accommodations to all employees with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

Who should an employee with a disability contact if they need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job?

The Human Resources Director or designee Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's policy towards retaliation against employees who request a reasonable accommodation or make a good faith complaint under this policy?

The City will not tolerate retaliation against any employee who requests a reasonable accommodation or makes a good faith complaint under this policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's policy towards providing reasonable accommodations for religious observances, beliefs, and practices?

The City will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances, beliefs, and practices Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they believe they are being retaliated against in violation of this policy?

They should report the retaliation using the same procedures for reporting discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for investigating reports of discrimination if the Human Resources Director is the subject of the report?

The City Manager or designee Signup and view all the answers

What kind of action may the City take if its investigation does not disclose evidence of a violation of the policy?

Counseling, a reminder of the City's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, or a written warning to be included in the personnel file of the employee who took the alleged discriminatory action Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's stance on retaliation against employees who report discriminatory conduct?

The City prohibits and will not tolerate retaliation against employees who, in good faith, bring discriminatory conduct to the City’s attention Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's policy regarding employee compliance with personnel rules and regulations, State statutes, and Federal regulations?

The City expects employees to comply with all rules and regulations in the performance of their duties. Signup and view all the answers

What is the City's authority regarding management and conduct of its business?

The City has the authority to determine and direct policies and methods of providing its services and unilaterally set the standards for same, without any interference in the management and conduct of the City’s business on the part of any employee or labor organization. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the rights inherent to the City's management?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What disciplinary action may an employee face for violating any of the Standards of Conduct or Rules and Regulations?

The employee may be subject to disciplinary action. Signup and view all the answers