TABLE OF CONTENTS

RULE 1 GENERAL STATEMENT OF RULES

1.1 Purpose of Rules
1.2 Adoption or Amendments of Personnel Rules
1.3 Application of Rules

RULE 2   DEFINITIONS

2.1 Definition of Terms

RULE 3    ORGANIZATION FOR PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

3.1 Human Resources Department
3.2 Public Records

RULE 4    CLASSIFICATION PLAN

4.1 The Plan
4.2 Allocation of Positions
4.3 Classification Specifications 

RULE 5    COMPENSATION PLAN

5.1 Maintenance of Compensation Plan
5.2 Administration of Compensation Plan
5.3 Cost of Performance Increases
5.4 Salary Range Adjustments
5.5 Overtime Policy
5.6 Timesheets 

RULE 6    RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE

6.1 Transfer and Promotion
6.2 Job Order
6.3 Recruitment Announcements
6.4 Applications
6.5 Qualifications and Screening of Applicants
6.6 Evaluation of Applicants
6.7 Disqualification of Applicants
6.8 Nepotism Prohibited
6.9 Notification of Applicants Who Have Been Interviewed
6.10 Appointments
6.11 Physical Examinations
6.12 Employment Decisions by the Board of Commissioners
6.13 Driver Qualification Policy

RULE 7    PROBATIONARY PERIOD

7.1 Application
7.2 Purpose
7.3 Duration
7.4 Transfers
7.5 Evaluation of Performance
7.6 Extension of Probation
7.7 Dismissal or Demotion 

RULE 8    ATTENDANCE

8.1 Hours of Work
8.2 Work Day
8.3 Holidays
8.4 Holiday During Leave
8.5 Holiday Pay
8.6 Holiday Work
8.7 Rest Periods
8.8 Meal Periods 

RULE 9    LEAVE OF ABSENCE

9.1 General Rule for All Leaves
9.2 Vacation Leave
9.3 Sick Leave with Pay
9.4 Other Leaves of Absence with Pay
9.5 Unpaid Leave
9.6 Leaves for Disabilities or Serious Health Conditions (FMLA/OFLA)
9.7 Parental Leave
9.8 Leave Administration 

RULE 10 SEPARATION IN GOOD STANDING

10.1 Reduction in Force
10.2 Temporary Interruption of Employment
10.3 Resignations 

RULE 11 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

11.1 Policy
11.2 Procedure
11.3 Limitations 

RULE 12 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

12.1 Application
12.2 Cause of Disciplinary Action
12.3 Suspensions
12.4 Demotion
12.5 Dismissal
12.6 Probationary Employees
12.7 Department Heads
12.8 Other Exempt Employees
12.9 Part-time and Temporary Employees 

RULE 13 PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD
APPEALS, HEARINGS AND INVESTIGATIONS

13.1 Personnel Review Board
13.2 Compensation
13.3 Duties of the Personnel Review Board
13.4 Appeals
13.5 Review by the Board of Commissioners 

RULE 14 EMPLOYEE TRAINING

14.1 General Training Activities
14.2 Orientation of New Employees
14.3 Time of Training Periods
14.4 Reimbursement for Educational Expenses 

RULE 15 PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES

15.1 Political or Religious Solicitation Prohibited
15.2 Legal Prohibitions
15.3 Disseminating Information 

RULE 16 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICE (E.A.S.)

16.1 Douglas County, as an employer...
16.2 When an employee or a household member "self-refer" themselves...
16.3 This program is designed to: 

RULE 17 RETIREMENT

17.1 The County will be a member of the Oregon State Public Employees Retirement System...

RULE 18 TRAVEL REGULATIONS

18.1 Allowable Expenses and Reimbursement Rates
18.2 Meals
18.3 Lodging
18.4 Travel Advances
18.5 Miscellaneous Provisions
18.6 Standards for Operation of Vehicles by Douglas County Employees
18.7 Douglas County Driver Policy 

RULE 19 GROUP INSURANCE

19.1 Insurance
19.2 Continuation of Medical and Dental Insurance
19.3 Insurance and Unpaid Leave
19.4 Changes 

RULE 20 DOUGLAS COUNTY EMPLOYEE ETHICS

20.1 Douglas County Employee Ethics

RULE 21 ACCEPTABLE USE OF COUNTY ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

21.1 All county electronic information systems are to be used for County business...

RULE 22 HARASSMENT

22.1 Harassment Policy
22.1.1 Harassment
22.2.1 Sexual Harassment

RULE 23 DRUG AND ALCOHOL

23.1 Drug and Alcohol Policy 

RULE 24 MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES

24.1 Safety and Health Issues
24.2 County Policy on Patents/Copyrights
24.3 Affirmative Action

        - Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity

                                - Douglas County Notice: Policy of Non-Discrimination on the