HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 7077: PERSONNEL POLICY P. O. No. 7077
06/29/2022 vrt
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 5,
SECTION 78-191 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR (PERSONNEL POLICY) AS IT PERTAINS TO THE
COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 21-07, the City implemented procedures
order to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace, which strictly comply
with guidance issued by federal, state, and local authorities; and
WHEREAS, consequently, Section 78-191 was added to the Code of Ordinances
setting forth specific steps that the City will take to reduce the risk of employee exposure
to COVID-19 in the workplace; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to amend certain
provisions Section 78-191, in order to update the preventative measures required as it
relates to return to work protocols, employee health screening, and guidelines for those
employees who have tested positive for Covid-19 or who have been directly exposed
Covid-19.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Section 78-191 of the Code of Ordinances as it pertains to the
City of Port Arthur's COVID-19 Healthy and Safety Policy is amended as set forth in Exhibit
"A" is hereby adopted.
Section 3. That this being an ordinance that does not require publication, it
will be effective immediately upon passage.
Section 4. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
herein repealed to the extent of the conflict. The personnel policies to the employees
shall also be amended accordingly.
Section 5. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of July A.D., 2022, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES: .
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia Tizeno, Oty ttorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
EXHIBIT "A"
Will be presented at or
before the next City Council Meeting