2021-046 - Approving an Addendum to the Employment Agreement dated March 9, 2020 between the City of Paris and Grayson Path

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Employee's continued professional participation, growth, and advancement, and for the good of the Employer. B. Employer agrees to budget and pay for travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for professional and official travel, meetings, and occasions to adequately continue the professional development of Employee and -to pursue necessary official functions for Employer, including but not limited -to the ICIVIA Annual Conference, the state league of municipalities, and such other national, regional, state, and local governmental groups and committees in Which Employee -serves as a member. C. Employer also agrees to budget and pay for travel and subsistence expenses of Employee for short courses, institutes, and seminars that are necessary -for the Employee's professional development and for the good of the Employer. Employer must not require Employee to use accrued leave when participating in professional development activities. D. Employer recognizes that certain expenses of a non -personal but job related nature are incurred by Employee, and agrees to reimburse or to pay said general expenses. Such expenses may include'meals where Employer business is being discussed or conducted and participation in social events of various organizations when representing the Employer. Such expenditures are subject to annual budget constraints as well as state and Employer ethics and purchasing policies. The finance director is authorized to disburse such moneys upon receipt of duly executed expense or petty cash vouchers, receipts, statements or personal affidavits. E. The Employer acknowledges the value of having Employee participate'and be directly involved in local civic clubs or organizations. Accordingly, Employer shall pay for the reasonable membership fees and/or dues to enable the Employee to become an active member in local civic clubs or organizations. F. Recognizing the importance of constant communication and maximum productivity, Employer shall provide Employee, for business and de minimis personal use, a laptop computer, desktop computer, software, and a mobile phone for use required for the Employee to perform their duties and to maintain communication with Employer's staff and officials as.well as other individuals whaare doing business with Employer. Upon termination of Employee's employment, the equipment herein must remain the property of the Employer. Section 9: Termination A. For the purpose of this agreement, termination shall occur when: a. Employee is terminated for good cause. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "good cause"- is identified as follows: 1. Any willful, knowing, grossly negligent, or negligent breach, habitual .neglect of any provisions of this Agreement, or any willful, knowing, grossly negligent, or negligent breach, habitual neglect of any duty or obligation required to be performed by Employee under this Agreement or under the Charter, ordinances and/or'policies of Employer and/or state or federal law. Page 4 of 9