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<br />I. GENERAL PROVISIONS <br /> <br />1. Introduction <br /> <br />This Employee Policies Handbook is intended to give you information about the <br />main features of the City of La Porte's employment policies, benefits and certain <br />other general information. It does not and is not intended to cover all these <br />matters in detail. <br /> <br />The policies contained in the Employee Policies Handbook are not intended to <br />create, nor are they to be construed to constitute, a contract between the City of <br />La Porte and its employees. Nothing contained in these policies shall create an <br />entitlement to, or property interest in, continued employment with the City. <br /> <br />This policy manual supersedes any and all previous personnel policy manuals <br />approved or utilized by the City of La Porte and becomes effective January 1, <br />2004. <br /> <br />Department or division regulations or procedures relating to employment matters <br />that were adopted prior to the date of these policies remain in effect, to the extent <br />they are not in conflict with these policies. After the date of the adoption of these <br />policies, City departments or divisions may adopt, delete, or modify written <br />procedures relating to employment matters that are needed for the efficient <br />operation of the department or division if not in conflict with the policies contained <br />in the Employee Policies Handbook. <br /> <br />The City Manager is vested with the general authority and responsibility for the <br />conduct and administration of municipal affairs. This authority does not <br />supersede matters of appointment reserved to the City Council by City Charter <br />provisions. The City Manager, or designated appointee, is responsible for <br />appointments to all positions and the establishment and maintenance of <br />standards of efficiency. Final authority in the form of review and approval is <br />reserved by the City Manager with regard to all matters of subjects covered by <br />these policies. <br /> <br />This policy manual is not intended to be the only source of City information. <br />From time to time, you will receive additional information from your Department <br />Director, Supervisor, and from other City publication programs. <br /> <br />While every effort is made to make this policy manual comprehensive, it is not <br />possible to include all details and possible exceptions to general rules. In that <br />regard this policy manual is a guide, and not a binding legal document. The City <br />of La Porte reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend, terminate, or change <br />any or all such policies and practices, in whole or in part, at any time, with or <br />without notice. <br /> <br />Employee Policies Handbook/Page 4 <br />