Chapter 1Legislative Policy Manual -- Chapter 1 1
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1. PURPOSE
1.01 The purpose of this document is to provide uniform guidelines on City policies so that
actions taken are consistent and fair.
2. CREATION OF POLICIES
2.01 Staff or City Council may initiate policies. Preliminary policies or suggestions for policies
will be submitted to the City Manager. The City Manager shall assign a staff member to
research and write a draft of the policy.
2.02 All Legislative policies shall be approved by a resolution of the City Council.
2.03 Policies may be revised or modified at any time by vote of the City Council.
2.04 When a new or revised policy is approved by the City Council, the City Clerk will update
the electronic version and post to the City’s website.
3. OBSERVANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
3.01 These policies shall apply to all elected and appointed officials and all employees.
3.02 Each department director shall be responsible for the implementation and enforcement of
those sections of the manual pertaining to that department. Final authority for policy
interpretation shall rest with the City Council.
Established 8/18/87
Updated 6/20/2022
City of Hopkins