^{The City of Palmetto does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. Handicapped individuals may received special accommodation on one working days notice.}

Policy

It is the policy of the City of Palmetto to recruit, hire,
train and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability, national origin, sex or age. This policy applies to all levels and phases of
personnel administration such as recruitment, testing,
hiring, training, promotion, transfer, leave practice, rates
of pay, selection of supervisory positions and employee
benefit programs.

The City adheres to this policy to maintain and build an
organization of the highest quality that provides equal
employment opportunities to all persons on the basis of
individual merit.

The City of Palmetto seeks to employ the most qualified
persons available. In this effort, the City conducts an
active job information and recruitment program. When
possible, the City attempts to fill vacancies by promotion
or transfer within the organization. If this does not yield
a suitable candidate, applications from other sources are
considered.

Promotion

It is the policy to the City of Palmetto to employ and
promote the most qualified individual available for any
given position. Promotion from within the organization is
desirable when possible and practical.

Transfers

Transfer opportunities shall be available to employees as
vacancies occur or as special requests and circumstances
warrant. Transfer is defined as the change of an employee
from a position to another position of equal rank and
status.

Drug Free Workplace

The City of Palmetto recognizes the problem of drug abuse in our society. We view such abuse by City employees as a
threat to the safety and health of all City employees and to the citizens of Palmetto. Our policy is designed to ensure that the City will provide a drug free and safe work place for all employees.

Sexual Harassment

It is the policy of the City of Palmetto that all employees
should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all
forms of harassment; including sexual harassment. Sexual
harassment is not only prohibited conduct, it is also
unlawful and could subject the City, its management,
directors and officers to legal liability.

Compensation

It is the policy of the City of Palmetto to remunerate its
employees on the basis of tasks they perform; the knowledge, skills, and abilities the performance of the tasks requires, and excellence with which the tasks are performed.

The City of Palmetto offers great benefits:

Pension Plan
Paid Health and Life insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays per year
Tuition reimbursement for job related courses.

The City of Palmetto recognizes the value of developing its human resources to their fullest potential. It is the
policy of the City of Palmetto to make available to
employees the opportunity for training, career development, and advancement consistent with individual performance and City goals. We offer employee education and training to enhance job-related skills which is a useful tool in increasing productivity.