Policies & Procedures

APMs & Work Rules

Administrative Procedure Memoranda (APMs)
APMs are the rules that guide City Employees at work.
To revise or update a Mayor APM, refer to the Revising APM Standard Operating Procedure.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interim Policy
Establish interim policies on the use of generative artificial intelligence for official City of Madison business.
Employee Handbooks
Provides a one-stop reference for the varied benefits offered to City employees.
Labor Contracts
Contracts for Compensation Groups 11, 12, 13, 14, 41 and 42, and IATSE.
Madison General Ordinances (MGOs)
Most MGOs pertain to residents, but Chapter 3 defines rules relating to employees, including City departments, leave regulations, bargaining agreements, compensation plans, and the Ethics Code.
Personnel Rules
Define rules for classification, employment, onboarding and deboarding, discipline and more.
- Summary of Major Changes made to most recent overhaul of City of Madison's Personnel Rules.
- Read more about the City's fellowship to update the rules.
Ethics Code and Statement of Interests
The Ethics Code establishes ethical standards of conduct for City employees.

Accommodations

Request accommodations to help you do your job.
Breastfeeding and chestfeeding

Get help planning your return to work while breastfeeding.
Employee IDs

Request City IDs, and staff ID policy.
Gender-inclusive workplace policy

Resources for transgender, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary staff.
Just cause and discipline

Learn about the discipline process and your rights as an employee.
Prohibited harassment and discrimination

Report harassment or discrimination based on protected class, or find information about upcoming trainings.
Workers' compensation

What to do if you've been in an accident at work.
Workplace violence

Report intimidating, threatening, or violent behavior in the workplace.

Hiring process

Overview of the hiring process for supervisors and hiring managers.
Equitable Hiring Plan

Use this plan to make sure your hiring process is equitable and inclusive.
Interviews

Guidelines for panel members and the interview process.
Red-flag process

Process for interviews and candidate selection to protect against bias.
Hiring forms

Forms for screening authorizations, reference checks, employment eligibility, and more.

Supervisor resources

These resources include information on onboarding, employee and labor relations, performance management, and more.
Employee check-ins

Regular meetings between supervisors and employees to discuss position expectations, performance, professional development, and more.
Onboarding

Help new employees connect and contribute to the workplace.
Position descriptions and classification

Supervisor responsibilities, writing position descriptions, and reclassification processes.
Prohibited harassment and discrimination

Report if an employee has been harassed at work.
Vehicle accidents

What to do if an employee was in an accident with a City car.

Our Madison – Inclusive, Innovative, & Thriving

Our Mission is to provide the highest quality service for the common good of our residents and visitors.

I have the highest expectations for myself and my fellow employees. Every day, I will: