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Employee/Volunteer Member Rules of Conduct

To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, Sni Valley expects employees and volunteer members to follow rules of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all employees, volunteer members and the organization.

It is not possible to list all the forms of behavior that are considered unacceptable in and outside the workplace. The following are examples of infractions of rules of conduct that may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment/membership:

* Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information (e.g. patient information, informationrelating to an emergency incident, etc.)

* Theft or inappropriate removal or possession of property * Falsification of any type of District records * Working under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs * Possession, distribution, sale, transfer, or use of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace, whileon duty, or while operating District-owned vehicles or equipment

* Fighting or threatening violence in the workplace * Negligence or improper conduct leading to damage of District-owned or privately-ownedproperty

* Insubordination, conduct unbecoming or other disrespectful conduct * Violation of safety or health rules * Smoking in prohibited areas * Sexual or other unlawful or unwelcome harassment * Excessive absenteeism or any absence without notice* Intoxication in public places* Commission of unlawful acts* Willful false public criticism of the District or any employee / volunteer member

Employment/membership with Sni Valley is at the mutual consent of Sni Valley and the employee/member, and either party may terminate that relationship at any time, with cause, and with or without advance notice.


Policy No.  701  Issued  6/29/2000  Applicable  9/19/2005

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