We encourage you to contact the MEL office if you wish to participate in this process.Whether your company offers paid time off (PTO) or a combination of sick leave and vacation time, it is important to clearly outline procedures for usage. The MEL Model Personnel Committee and the Safety and Education Committee will continue its work to keep the models and training programs as up to date as possible. The MEL wishes to thank the numerous members and professionals who contributed their time and talent to prepare these models. However, municipalities and authorities are cautioned to seek legal advice from a qualified employment attorney before adopting any employment policies and procedures. These sample policies and procedures are not intended to be all-encompassing and are believed to conform to current law and practice at the time of printing.

Where the model uses the term “Employment Attorney/Advisor title” insert the appropriate title. However, the local unit may designate its General Counsel if experienced in employment matters. In these cases, modify or delete references to the personnel administrator.Īdvice concerning personnel matters is usually provided by an Employment Attorney or an Employment Advisor. In many relatively small local units, especially small authorities, the CEO also performs the personnel administration functions. Insert the appropriate title in the model. This is typically the Human Resources Director, the Clerk, the CFO or the CEO’s assistant. The Personnel Administrator assists the CEO in the implementation of personnel practices. In small local units, the CEO may be the Clerk. Even many of these towns have a full-time professional CEO with the title of Manager or Administrator. Where the model uses the term “local unit type,” insert Township, Borough, Village, Authority, etc., as appropriate.įor most local units, the “CEO title” is the full-time Manager, Administrator or Executive Director and not an elected official except in a few municipalities such as Strong-Mayor Faulkner Act or Commissioner forms. (These exhibits have been updated for 2021/2022 as of June 30, 2020)Įach member local unit may adapt these models for their particular organization.

Public Officials & Employment Practices.

Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland Counties Municipal JIF (TRICO).