11 A GUIDE FOR WORKING WITH THE TOWN OF CARY
The legal requirements regarding public records and
records retention are detailed and must be followed
to the letter, so it's very important that you familiarize
yourself with Policy 152: Public Records, which is
available on the Town's website, carync.gov.
P O L I T I C A L A C T I V I T Y
At the Town of Cary, we believe that we have a civic
responsibility to support good government by every
available means and in every appropriate manner. In
this spirit and in accordance with all local, state, and
federal laws, you should feel free to join partisan or
political organizations, attend political meetings, and
support the principles or policies of your choice.
In doing so, however, be sure not to engage in any
political or partisan activity while working on behalf
of the Town, and do not use any Town supplies or
equipment for political or partisan purposes. You should
also never display any Cary branded apparel or
accessories or otherwise appear to be a representative
of the Town while engaging in political activity.
In addition, temporary employees are barred from
being a candidate for nomination or election to any
offices under the Town of Cary Charter.
WO R K I N G S A F E LY
Working safely and helping to protect the safety of
others is the number one concern of every Town of Cary
staff member. Whether you're driving a Town vehicle or
filming a video, it's critical that you are always thinking
about safety. Be sure to always wear your seatbelt
when you're driving and to operate your motor vehicle
at or under posted speeds. If your job requires you
to have safety shoes, helmet, vests, or other clothing
or apparatus, wear them without exception. And you
should never be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
on the job. In addition to these rules, be sure that your
supervisor goes over the following with you (where
applicable) no later than your second day on the job:
■ Emergency Action Plan
■ Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in your work
area.
■ Multi-Hazard Guide
■ Policy 36: Employee Safety
■ Standard Procedure 18: Employee Safety Work
Rules — General
■ Standard Procedure 44: Accidents Involving Town
Employees, Vehicles, and Property
In addition to your actions, the actions of others have
the potential to impact your safety at work. You have
a responsibility to let your supervisor, your department
director, or the Town of Cary Police Department know
that a personal or work relationship has the potential to
deteriorate into a threatening situation for either yourself
or your coworkers.
Remember: During incidents of workplace violence,
if the target of the attack is not available, employees
not involved in the initial dispute are often the victims
because they are accessible. Brushing off concerns for
your own personal safety could put other people at
risk. Therefore, it's imperative that you let others know
when something in your personal life has the potential
of escalating into an unsafe situation.
Call 911 (9-911 from a Town phone) without hesitation
if you feel at risk, if someone communicates a threat, if
someone displays a weapon, or if you see a suspicious
briefcase or package. Never second guess your
feelings of dread or uneasiness.
R I S K M A N A G E M E N T
Only Town employees, including temporary employees,
are allowed to operate Town-owned vehicles or
equipment. Contractors, consultants, and volunteers
are not allowed to operate Town-owned vehicles or
equipment, and are required by their contracts to have
automobile insurance that covers owned, non-owned
(personal), and leased vehicles for their employees.
