Fayette Return of City Property ordinance (§ 125.590)

A. Any employee separating from the employment of the City of Fayette for any reason shall, prior to separation, return all City property, keys, and equipment issued the employee. Failure to return City-owned property and equipment by date of separation, or failure to return property and equipment in acceptable condition will result in the withholding of any compensation or benefits due the employee or may result in appropriate civil or criminal action by the City of Fayette.

B. Employees are responsible for all City of Fayette property, materials, or written information issued to them or in their possession or control. Employees must return all City of Fayette property immediately upon request or upon termination of employment. Where permitted by applicable laws, the City of Fayette may withhold from the employee's check or final paycheck the cost of any items that are not returned when required. The City of Fayette may also take all action deemed appropriate to recover or protect its property.