2007-10-08 13:46:54 · 4 answers · asked by brich2001aman@sbcglobal.net 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A lot of cities and towns are grappling with that very question.
I would say fair or not if it is listed as a condition of employment and the employee has signed a form stating that they agree to this condition then it should be allowed.
Most people think a resident would do a better job because they benefit from it as well.
Also some people look at it like this, why would someone from out of town do what is best for our town, if they don't have to live here.
Would you want the Mayor or the members of the town Council ( or board of selectmen ) to live in another town?
or do you think they would serve the town better if they lived there?
Would cops be more vigilant if they were patrolling their own town or another.
Even Pubic Works employees seem to work harder when they work in the town they live in.
2007-10-08 13:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Insane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to "guess" that if residency is required that they would have to state that in advance of actually hiring anybody. Is this a Fire/Police or Public Works position??
Disney was sued years ago about facial hair. I am not clear now on the details but after buying the Queen Mary in Long Beach they fired a guy with a mustache. Not sure what happened to him but the court allowed a company to ban facial hair if clearly stated as a condition of employment. That leaves the decision to the individual as to accept or reject the condition. That would leave the door open to openly banning earrings, tattoo art, attire etc. Those things that a company feels might effect their image yet do not cross federal discrimination lines.
2007-10-08 21:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can make you do anything, unless you contest it. We had that problem for years, and we finally pooled our money and hired a lawyer. They still refused, so we circulated a petition, had it put on the next ballot, and let the voters decide. We won, and the city withdrew the residency requirement.
We used the argument of attracting quality applicants to convince the voters. At that time, the city had a hard time filling vacancies.
2007-10-08 21:01:09 · answer #3 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can, it is done here in southern Oregon,.....must live no more then 30 minutes travel time to work,
2007-10-08 20:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋