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Ordinance Clarifying Separation Pay Provisions Regarding Benefits
WHEREAS, following study and consideration, an amendment to the Personnel Manual
was deemed necessary to clarify the personnel policy concerning the awarding of
unused benefits by an employee separating from the Town; and
WHEREAS, the amendment was deemed necessary for the proper administration of the
separation process; and,
NOW, THEREFORE be it ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia sitting in regular session this 20th day of April 2021, that Section 3:
"Employment Process"; Subsection O "Separation Pay", shall be amended as shown on
Attachment A -Ordinance 2021-11 attached hereto and expressly made part of this
ordinance as if set forth herein.
This ordinance is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 20th day of April
2021 by the duly recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as
follows:
Lane R. Penn -Aye
Brooks R. Dawson -Aye
Gregory C. East -Aye
ATTEST:
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Clerk of Council
James A. Radcliffe -Aye
G. Tyler Clontz -Aye
Michael P. Reis -Aye
THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
BY: f
W. Shannon Collins
Mayor
Attachment A -Ordinance -2021-11
Section 3: EmRloyment Process
Benef its: The employee will receive compensation for any unused
benefits (vacation, compensatory time and sick leave up to
allowable amounts) as stipulated by this Manual. Unused, accrued
vacation time may be forfeited if an employee does not provide a
two-week notice or is terminated for reasons other than their
position elimination or reduction in force. and that decision will be
made by the Town Manager at the time of the separation.
Depending on the date of separation, Town health benefits may
continue through the end of the month.
Retirement: If employees are not retiring, monies for the
employee's retirement account as defined by the plan are
refundable from the Virginia
Retirement System and forms are available from the Virginia
Retirement System or the Finance Department.
Unemployment Compensation: Employees are eligible for
unemployment compensation provided they meet the
requirements. The Finance Department shall process
unemployment forms.
P Exit Interviews
Purpose: It is the Town's policy to perform exit interviews with
employees who are terminating their employment with the Town.
Coverage:—Employees who will no longer be employed with the
Town will be asked to complete an exit interview with the Town
Manager. However, not all employees will be asked to complete an
exit interview. Exit interviews will be conducted based on available
time, Department Head request, or Town Council request.
Participation: An employee's participation in the exit interview is
not mandatory. They will not receive any compensation for their
time, however every effort will be made to complete the interview
before they are no longer employed with the Town. The
employee should be made aware that the results of the interview
will be made available to Department Heads.
Results of Interview: Results of the interview will be shared with
the employee's, Department Head, and may be provided to the
Town Council. Supervisors may respond to the employee's
comments via memo, through their Department Head, to the Town
Manager.
3-13
Revised 11-19-09