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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING REVISED
CITY POLICY REGULATING DRESS CODE/PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF CITY
EMPLOYEES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas has a dress code/personal appearance
policy for city employees to maintain a positive and professional appearance of
employees; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Human Resources Department for the City of
Denton has presented a revised policy regarding employee rules and regulations
concerning the dress code/personal appearance policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, desires to adopt such policy as an official policy
regarding employment with the City; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. That Policy numbered 108.07 "Dress Code/Personal Appearance"
of the Personnel Policies and Procedure Manual of the City of Denton attached hereto
and incorporated by reference herein, is hereby approved as official policy of the City of
Denton, Texas, and replaces former policy 108.07.
SECTION 2. That the foregoing policy is attached hereto and made a part hereof
and shall be filed in the official records with the City Secretary.
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the/~ day of ~J~~j~ ,2003
EULINEBROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF DENTON
POLICY/ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE/ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
SECTION: HUMAN RESOURCES REFERENCE NUMBER:
108.07
SUBJECT: STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE:
12/17/85
TITLE: DRESS CODE/PERSONAL APPEARANCE LAST REVISION DATE:
9/16/03
POLICY STATEMENT
The employees of the City of Denton are expected to present a positive and professional image to fellow
employees and the public. The City Manager is the appropriate person to issue proper guidelines on the dress
and personal appearance of city employees.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE:
In order to project a positive, professional and safe environment, City of Denton employees are expected to
maintain a positive and professional appearance at all times.
I. Al1 employees are expected to comply with safety regulations--i.e., type of shoes, shirt sleeve
length, etc.--as dictated by departmental and industry safety standards.
II. All office/public contact employees are expected to be appropriately dressed and well groomed in
order to reflect a professional businesslike atmosphere.
IH.Clothing should be clean, comfortable, and appropriate for the job being performed, as determined
by the supervisor and/or department procedures. Clothing having pictures, designs, words, and/or
advertising not conducive to a professional image, see-through and/or otherwise sexually
provocative clothing are prohibited for all employees.
IV. Uniformed employees shall follow the guidelines under Policy 102.11 Uniforms.
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