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Page 12 of 150 For budgetary and confidentiality reasons, non-exempt employees (eligible for overtime pay) are not authorized to take work home or work through lunch without prior approval from their supervisor. Section 2.03 Access to and Use of City Property Any employee who has authorized possession of keys, tools, cell phones, pagers, or other city-owned equipment must register his/her name and the serial number (if applicable) or identifying information about the equipment with his/her supervisor. All such equipment must be turned in and accounted for by any employee leaving employment with the city in order to resign in good standing. Employees are responsible for the safekeeping and care of all such equipment. The duplication of keys owned by the city is prohibited unless authorized by the city administrator. Any employee found having an unauthorized duplicate key will be subject to disciplinary action. Section 2.04 Appearance The City of Orono has established a business casual dress code policy. While City employees are not required to wear what is traditionally considered formal business attire, appropriate standards of professionalism must be followed. Employees are expected to maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times, dressing in a manner appropriate for the work being performed and consistent with safety rules and considerations. Employees of the City are required to dress appropriately for the jobs they are performing. This policy shall apply when employees are engaging in official City business or are otherwise representing the City. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. All employees are representatives of the City and therefore dress and appearance should: • Present a professional or identifiable appearance for external and internal customers as well as the public. • Promote a positive working environment. • Limit distractions caused by inappropriate dress. • Ensure and promote safety while at work. • Dress in a manner that is normally accepted in comparable operations. Appropriate Attire: • Neat and Well-Groomed — during working hours, employees should appear neat and professional at all times. Employees are expected to be suitably attired and well groomed, and ensure that their clothing is clean, ironed and not torn, ripped or stained. • Professional Attire — Employees should use common sense and good judgment in determining what to wear to work. Generally, if the employee is doubtful about some clothing, it is not appropriate. • Where uniforms are required, they must be worn during work hours. The uniforms should be neat and clean when the employee arrives for work. Each department is responsible for seeing to it that employees follow regulations regarding uniforms, related accessories and equipment. Uniforms bearing City identification patch should not be worn during off-duty hours. • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The City will provide employees, whose duties require it, with personal protective equipment. Employees are responsible for keeping the equipment in operable conditions and wearing it appropriately in the performance of their duties. • Job Specific — this dress code policy is a general guideline, but employees should take into consideration any job specific safety concerns or requirements. Employees who regularly lift machinery or heavy materials should not wear dangling clothing or jewelry that may get caught in machinery and should wear comfortable, slip-resistant, safety shoes at all times. • Good personal hygiene is required. 71