§ 38-25. Management rights and responsibilities.

(a)

The town government shall retain the right, in accordance with council policies to:

(1)

Set standards;

(2)

Exercise control and discretion over the town government and its operations;

(3)

Direct employees;

(4)

Relieve employees from duties because of lack of work;

(5)

Remove employees from duties because of other business related reasons;

(6)

Maintain the efficiency of the operation entrusted to the town government;

(7)

Contract or subcontract as is determined desirable by the town council;

(8)

Determine the methods, means, and personnel by which the various operations of the town government are to be conducted;

(9)

Take whatever actions may be necessary to carry out the functions and means of the town government; and

(10)

Maintain uninterrupted service to its citizens in normal and any emergency situations.

(b)

The language contained in subsection (a) of this section shall be incorporated in and made a part of any collective bargaining agreement agreed to by the parties.

(Code 1979, § 21-104; Code 2005, § 34.108; Ord. No. 582, § 4, 8-4-1975)