Volus County Smoking Case Study

Smoking

Volusia County provides a smoke-free work environment. Smoking inside all Regional facilities, including owned and leased vehicles, is prohibited. Smoking is permitted in exterior designated smoking areas only. Smokers have a special obligation to keep outside smoking areas free of litter and to dispose of all smoking materials in proper receptacles.

Nepotism and Fraternization

The County permits the volunteer involvement of qualified relatives of employees as long as such volunteer involvement does not, in the opinion of the County, create actual or perceived conflicts of interest. For purposes of this policy, “relative” is a spouse, significant other, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew or corresponding in-law or “step” relation. The County exercises sound business judgment in the placement of related volunteers in accordance with the following guidelines:

A more formal performance review may be conducted at any time at the discretion of the volunteer’s supervisor. Performance reviews are intended to reflect the volunteer’s effectiveness on the job, and are a continuing record of work performance. They allow the supervisor to measure the volunteer’s work against the requirements of his or her position, review results of negotiated business goals, and assess general performance behaviors. Volunteers can expect to receive performance reviews at least annually.

As a result of performance feedback, volunteer development activities may be pursued. Volunteer development is a collaborative effort between the Volusia County, supervisors and volunteers to align individual goals with the overall direction of the Volusia County. Short term, episodic and spontaneous volunteers should also receive regular feedback from their supervisors.

Communicating with Volunteer