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A. Employees of the Borough are expected to follow the generally accepted rules of conduct, whether posted or not. Examples of general categories of offenses which require disciplinary action are: absenteeism, carelessness and negligence, insubordination, failure to follow instructions, unauthorized use of Borough equipment, horseplay while on duty, failure to observe personal appearance standard, inappropriate conduct/discourtesy, unauthorized outside employment, poor attitude, preventable vehicle accident, safety violations, and substandard performance. This is not an all inclusive listing of the rules of the workplace.

B. Fighting, dishonesty (to include falsification of official records), confidentiality breaches, assault, use, possession or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances or prohibited narcotics while on duty, willful destruction of Borough property, theft, sleeping on the job, harassment, gross insubordination, and gross negligence are among those offenses that, depending upon the circumstances, warrant immediate dismissal for cause. This is not an all inclusive list. (Ord. 2015-34 § 10, 2015; Ord. 2009-28 § 15, 2009; Ord. 84-102 § 2, 1985. 2004 Code § 2.24.301.)