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Policy and Procedure
The following policies will be effective January 1, 2026.
Each policy is individually linked below for easy viewing and printing. The City of Decatur provides all new employees with access to the Personnel Policy Manual and helpful resources such as the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Use the links below to access these documents whenever you need them.
Chapter 1 - General Provisions Chapter 2 - Employment
Chapter 01.01 - Objectives Chapter 02.01 - Recruitment and Selection
Chapter 01.02 - Management Authority Chapter 02.02 - Valid Texas Driver License
Chapter 01.03 - Departmental Policy Chapter 02.03 - Nepotism
Chapter 01.04 - City Employees Chapter 02.04 - Employment Status
Chapter 01.05 - Amendment to Policies Chapter 02.05 - Attendance and Work Hours
Chapter 01.06 - Application of Policies Chapter 02.06 - Telecommuting
Chapter 01.07 - At Will Employment Chapter 02.07 - Confidentiality of Medical Information
Chapter 01.08 - Equal Opportunity Employer Chapter 02.08 - Health Examinations and Fitness for Duty
Chapter 01.09 - Americans with Disability Acts Chapter 02.09 - Modified Duty Assignments
Chapter 01.10 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Chapter 02.10 - Separations
Chapter 01.11 - PUMP Acts for Nursing Mothers Chapter 02.11 - Exit Interviews
Chapter 3 - Compensation Chapter 4 - Benefits
Chapter 03.01 - Compensation Plan Structure Chapter 04.01 - EAP
Chapter 03.02 - Merit Pay Chapter 04.02 - Quarantine Leave
Chapter 03.03 - Step Pay Plan Chapter 04.03 - FMLA
Chapter 03.04 - Overtime Management Chapter 04.04 - Military Leave
Chapter 03.05 - Compensatory Time Chapter 04.05 - Bereavement Leave
Chapter 03.06 - Flex-Time Work Schedule Chapter 04.06 - Mental Health Leave
Chapter 03.07 - On-Call & Call Back Provisions Chapter 04.07 - Jury Duty
Chapter 03.08 - Non-Exempt Employees Chapter 04.08 - Voting Leave
Chapter 03.09 - Exempt Employees Chapter 04.09 - Holidays
Chapter 03.10 - Promotions Chapter 04.10 - PTO
Chapter 03.11 - Certification Pay Chapter 04.11 - Sick Leave
Chapter 03.12 - Education Pay Chapter 04.12 - Insurance
Chapter 03.13 - Bilingual Pay Chapter 04.13 - Cobra
Chapter 03.14 - Longevity Pay Chapter 04.14 - Retirement
Chapter 03.15 - Authorized Payroll Deductions
Chapter 5 - Conduct Existing Forms and Documents
Chapter 05.01 - Dress and Grooming Standards
Chapter 05.02 - Drug and Alcohol Use
Chapter 05.03 - Outside Employment
Chapter 05.04 - Work Rules and Disciplinary Action
Chapter 05.05 - Travel
Chapter 05.06 - Harassment
Chapter 05.07 - Whistleblower
Chapter 05.08 - Official Complaints
Chapter 05.09 - Appeals
Chapter 05.10 - Technology
Chapter 05.11 - Acceptable Use
Chapter 05.12 - Social Media
Chapter 05.13 - Prohibited Technology (TikTok)
Chapter 05.14 - Cash Handling
Chapter 05.15 - Conflict of Interest, Solicitation, and Gifts
Chapter 05.16 - City Property and Equipment Use
Chapter 05.17 - Employee Safety
Chapter 05.18 - Weapons Control and Violence Prevention
Chapter 05.19 - Arrests, Confinements, and Violence Indictments
Chapter 05.20 - Political Activity
Chapter 05.21 - Performance Evaluations
Chapter 05.22 - AI Use
Chapter 05.23-Animals in the Workplace
The following policies were effective through December 31, 2025.
Personnel Policy
Personnel Policy Acknowledgement