414 WELLNESS PROGRAM
CITY OF YELM
RESOLUTION NO. 414
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF YELM, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING
POLICIES RELATED TO A CITY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yelm recognizes that employee health is related
to lifestyle decisions and many illnesses and injuries can be prevented by positive individual health
practices, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yelm further recognizes that improvements to
employee health, achievable through active workplace health promotion programs and activities,
can result in better morale, reduced absenteeism, and enhanced productivity and performance, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to implement a City Employee Wellness Program
aimed at preventing illnesses and injuries and promoting better morale, reduced absenteeism, and
enhanced productivity and performance among City employees,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YELM, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
ADOPTION AND PURPOSE STATEMENT. The City of Yelm hereby
adopts a City Employee Wellness Program. The purpose of the City
Employee Wellness Program is to develop, promote, and carry out those
policies, programs, and activities that improve the health and well-being of
City employees, contribute to a healthful work environment, and provide
employees with sufficient information to make informed lifestyle decisions.
Section 2.
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION. Any participation in the programs and
activities of the City Employee Wellness Program will strictly be on a
voluntary basis.
Section 3
PROGRAM SUPPORT. The City Council, through their annual review of the
City Wellness Program's proposals and adoption of the annual budget
request as presented or as amended, will provide a reasonable amount of
budgetary resources for the program.
~SS"=:D AN OPTED, by the City Council of the City of Yelm, Washington, the 11th day
of July, 2:)01
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Adam 1 ~ivas, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Agne6lBennick, City ClerkITreasurer