346.2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK BY ADDING NEW SECTION
1018 – “SUPPORT OF CHARITIES” AND APPOINTING DIANE HERALD
AS EMPLOYEE COORDINATOR FOR TRI-COUNTY UNITED WAY’S
YEAR 2000 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
RESOLUTION NO.: 346, 2000
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. James Martin
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to adopt an amendment to its Employee
Handbook by adding a new Section 1018 entitled, “Support of Charities,” which new section will help
facilitate voluntary charitable contributions and involvement of Town employees, including employees’
voluntary financial support of the Tri-County United Way, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint Town employee Diane Herald as its
Employee Coordinator for the Tri-County United Way’s Year 2000 Annual Fundraising Campaign,
WHEREAS, the proposed new section, “Support of Charities” is in form approved by the
Town Board and Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the amendment to its Employee
Handbook by adding a new Section 1018 entitled, “Support of Charities,” to read as follows:
SUPPORT OF CHARITIES
The Town of Queensbury recognizes its responsibility as ‘good neighbor’ with area residents,
businesses and organizations contributing to quality of life for all our citizens.
Although limited by resources and State laws as to the financial support it can contribute to worthy
causes, the Town wishes to facilitate the voluntary charitable contributions and involvement of its
employees.
Employees are given reasonable latitude in representing authentic local charities to their fellow
employees on the job site. As long as charitable activities are not excessive and do not interfere with
any employee’s job performance, in the judgment of Department Managers and the Town Supervisor,
modest fundraising via sale of small items, solicitation of contributions and recruiting for participation
in charitable activities is permissible in the workplace.
In addition, the Town of Queensbury will facilitate employees’ voluntary financial support of Tri-
County United Way by affording employees the option of contributing through weekly payroll
deduction. The Town Supervisor may approve annual on-site presentations by United Way staff and
volunteers, during business hours, to inform employees about the various charities and organizations
supported by the United Way.
Although encouraged to contribute to and participate in charitable activities of their own choosing,
employees may in no way be imposed upon by fellow employees, managers, or elected officials to
support the United Way or any other charity.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor’s
Office to distribute copies of this amendment to all Town employees and amend the Employee
Handbook accordingly, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further appoints Diane Herald as its Employee
Coordinator for the Tri-County United Way’s Year 2000 Annual Fundraising Campaign and
authorizes and directs Ms. Herald to take any such action necessary to effectuate the terms of her
appointment.
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Duly adopted this 21 day of August, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Martin, Mr. Brower
NOES : None
ABSENT : None