RES NO 03-02-2024 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO63 -0--2024
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED PERSONNEL
HANDBOOK GOVERNING CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THE CITY
OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, AND REPEALING THE
EXISTING PERSONNEL HANDBOOK; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update and revise the existing Personnel Handbook for the City of Van
Buren to conform to changes in law and policy;and
WHEREAS, a copy of the revised section, 3.3 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT POLICIES in the
Personnel Handbook is attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and all employees shall receive a
copy of the revised personnel handbook page.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION I:- Section 3.3 of the existing Personnel Handbook will be revised to describe acceptable
locations to advertise for an open position for the City of Van Buren.
SECTION 2: The revised Personnel Handbook for the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, section 3.3
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT POLICIES, attached hereto as "Exhibit A" is hereby
adopted and the existing,Personnel Handbook dated August 22,2022,is hereby repealed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City_Qf Van.Buren, Arkansas, by .its City Council, did pass,
approve, and adopt,by a vote of (Q for and_against,the foregoing Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 25t1'day of March 2024.
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City of Van Buren os .Hurst
Mayor
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ATTESTED: �o`°County,Pao APPRO TO FORM:
cHShawnna Reynolds Jaob o
City Clerk/Treasurer .pity Attorney
EXHIBIT A
CURRENT POLICY
3.3 JOB POSTING AND ADVERTISING
An application for employment will be accepted from anyone who wishes to apply for employment on
forms provided by the City. Application forms are available in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor, and
Police Department.All information provided on the application must be true and correct with the provision
of false information being grounds for elimination of consideration for hiring and/or dismissal from City
employment.
In the event of a job opening, the position or positions open will be announced and posted in the local
newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the deadline for receiving applications. Copies of the job
announcement will be distributed as appropriate to City Departments, to public and private employment
agencies, local newspapers and other sources that might recruit applicants. Recruitment resources will be
notified at least ten(10)days prior to the predetermined cut-off date for receiving applications.
Applications for full-time City employment will not be accepted from anyone less than eighteen(18)years
of age.Except,as otherwise provided by Arkansas law,the Mayor is authorized to make the final decision
with respect to hiring new employees and promoting existing employees.
PROPOSED CHANGE
3.3 JOB POSTING AND ADVERTISING
An application for employment will be accepted from anyone who wishes to apply for employment on
forms provided by the City. Application forms are available in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor, and
Police Department.All information provided on the application must be true and correct with the provision
of false information being grounds for elimination of consideration for hiring and/or dismissal from City
employment.
In the event of a job opening,the position or positions open will be announced and posted at least ten(10)
days prior to the deadline for receiving applications.Copies of the job announcement will be distributed as
appropriate to City Departments,as well as posted to public and private employment agencies, online job
forums,local newspapers,and other sources that might recruit applicants.Any combination of posting for
an open position is acceptable,except in the event of a Civil Service position which requires notification in
a local newspaper. Recruitment resources will be notified at least ten(10)days prior to the predetermined
cut-off date for receiving applications.
Applications for full-time City employment will not be accepted from anyone less than eighteen(18)years
of age.Except,as otherwise provided by Arkansas law,the Mayor is authorized to make the final decision
with respect to hiring new employees and promoting existing employees.