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COUNCIL
POLICY
Effective Date: February 26, 1996
Amended: September 21, 2020
SECTION: Administration
TITLE: Christmas Closure
PURPOSE:
The Town of Oliver offices will be closed December 24th to the first business day
following New Year’s Day.
SCOPE:
This policy applies to Town of Oliver staff except those who provide essential
services.
POLICY STATEMENT:
1.Town Hall, Finance, and Public Works offices will be closed to the public
December 24th to the first business day following New Year’s Day.
a.W hen December 24th falls between Monday through Friday, staff
will be granted 3 hours as paid time off.
2.Employees will take vacation, banked time off or leave without pay during
the closure. If Supervisors are satisfied that sufficient work exists,
employees may be permitted to work during the Christmas closure period.
a.Any exceptions to these options will be managed by the staff
members Supervisor or the Chief Administrative Officer.
3.Outside workers will be permitted to operate on a reduced scale, providing
that essential services continue to be performed. If additional workers are
required during regular working hours, sufficient staff will be called back to
work at regular pay.
4.Notice of the Christmas Closure period will be advertised in the local
newspaper, website and social media at least ten days in advance.