A. General Applicability. The personnel rules and policies set forth in this title shall apply to all city employees to the extent that a policy is not otherwise covered by the collective bargaining agreement, an individual employment agreement negotiated between the city and a city council-appointed employee, or the Bethel Municipal Code. If any provision of this title conflicts with the collective bargaining agreement or a negotiated employment agreement, the collective bargaining agreement or negotiated employment agreement shall control.

B. Department Policy. Upon coordination with the city manager, department heads may establish written department policies which do not conflict with the provisions of these personnel rules. The department policies may be more strict than these personnel rules, but must not violate state or federal labor laws. A copy of these department policies and the personnel rules shall be available to all affected employees.

C. Grant Programs. When an employee is employed under the provisions of a special grant program, the provisions of that grant which conflict with these personnel rules shall apply.

D. Amendment. Employees and department heads are encouraged to submit recommended additions or modifications to the city manager at any time. The city manager may submit additions or modifications of the personnel rules to the city council for its consideration at any time. [Ord. 22-29 § 2, 2022; Ord. 05-15 § 2; Ord. 96-10 § 5; Ord. 202 § 3.012, 1992.]