Board Policy 500 • Statement Concerning Employment

Board Policy No. 500

Title: Statement Concerning Employment

Purpose: To introduce employees to cooperative policies and to promote desirable employee characteristics, work habits and communication.

Scope: This policy applies to all cooperative employees

Policy: West Florida Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. is proud of its employees and wants to provide quality working conditions for them. As an employee, you can play an important role in the total organization, and your individual performance as an employee is an important part in the total organization and to the success of the cooperative.

To promote good understanding among its employees, the cooperative has provided written policies and other instructions which cover a wide range of subjects related to your employment. It is important that you be familiar with these policies and instructions and comply with them.

Since the cooperative has different work groups performing different functions, it is impossible to cover every aspect of your employment in writing. Therefore, it may be necessary from time to time, that you consult with your immediate supervisor for further instructions and clarification. Please feel free to call on your supervisor at any time. The cooperative is dedicated to providing reliable high-quality electric service to the public, and every employee has an important responsibility in serving the public well. The following will be helpful to you in becoming and remaining an efficient and effective employee of the cooperative.

Be prompt: Arrive to work on time. A few minutes late when reporting for work or after break may prevent you completing your work and delay the work of other employees.

Be neat: Neatness in your work and in work area is important because it contributes to high quality work and helps your own personal satisfaction and enjoyment. Neatness in your personal appearance improves your own personal pride and helps other employees enjoy working with you.

Be efficient: Plan and perform your work safely and efficiently. Study to increase your knowledge and look for ways to do your job quicker and better. Work steadily and avoid waste of time on non-productive things.

Be cooperative: Get along with fellow employees by being respectful and courteous. Do your share of the work. Avoid gossip and meddling. Don’t ask for special favors or privileges.

Board Policy No. 500 • Page 2

Policy:

Be loyal: Work for the cooperative and your supervisors and not against them. Carry out orders and instructions readily and cheerfully. If you have complaints or problems, take them up with your supervisor promptly and not with others who cannot help you with the complaint or problem.

Your suggestions as to how work and working conditions can be improved are always welcome, and we want you to always feel free to make them.

By working together, we can effectively strive to make the cooperative an even better and more effective organization and a more enjoyable place to work.

APPROVED: 01/20/92

EFFECTIVE: 07/1/95

REVIEWED: 01/2020

REVISED: 01/2020