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We dig back in to our 2004 Sportster 1200 Custom project by slapping on a new belt and replacing the old rear sprocket with a shiny new Harley 6-Spoke Billet Sprocket, Chrome Hardware Kit and Sprocket Bolt Cover Kit.
Check out the difference between the weathered and worn, 10-year-old rear sprocket and the shiny 6-spoke Billet Sprocket from Harley-Davidson.
In order to replace the rear sprocket, the back wheel of our Sportster had to come off.
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stepped up to provide a new XL Slotted 6-spoke Billet Sprocket for the project (Part # 40418-04). Seeing how we needed to replace the belt as well, we slapped on the new sprocket and belt at the same time. To sweeten the deal even more, we got a new set of bolts for the 6-spoke Billet Sprocket in Harley's Chrome Hardware Kit (#94708-98) and a rear sprocket bolt cover kit (#43876-04), too.
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on our Sportster project bike already, we were able to cheat a little and only removed the bottom mounting bracket. After removing the bracket, we jacked up the rear to get the wheel off the ground. Taking the tire off required removing the spring clip, loosening the rear axle nut, and then loosening the drive belt adjusting nuts in order to slide the rear wheel forward a bit.
Before proceeding further, in order to change out the belt, the debris deflector, belt guard, and the drive sprocket cover all had to come off first, which is just a process of removing screws. The axle nut and washer were next, followed by the lower mounting bolts for the shock absorbers. We then used a rubber mallet to tap the rear axle to the right, holding onto the tire at the same time so it didn't fall out abruptly. With a tug the big axle bolt came out and the back wheel dropped off. We had to jack the bike up a bit so it cleared the back fender and carefully slid the brake rotor out of the caliper. Finally, we pulled off the wheel spacer and were ready to swap out the sprocket.
The sprocket is attached to the back wheel via five bolts with washers. We replaced the old worn bolts with the shiny new Harley bolts and washers in the Chrome Hardware Kit. After giving them a dab of Loctite, we tightened them down to 55-65 lb-ft in a star pattern, starting with the lowest bolt. Installing the drive belt was as simple as sliding it onto the front and rear sprockets.
It was then time to put the back wheel back on. This is where it got a little challenging. The manual suggests putting a wooden spacer in the between the brake pads so the pistons won't get pushed out if the brake lever is inadvertently squeezed, which we didn't do. This made it more challenging trying to get the back wheel on because the piston had moved in a little. With a little finagling, we were able to get the rotor to slide back into the caliper. Another word to the wise. Pay attention to where the wheel spacers are so you can get everything back in the same order. The left side spacer is much thinner and smaller than the one for the right side. After cleaning and lubricating the axle shaft, it needs to be fed back through the swingarm, spacers, sprocket and wheel. We had troubles getting the spacers lined up just right while feeding the axle through at the same time, and it took two of us to get it just right.
After finally slipping the axle shaft through, we put the axle nut and washer back on, at this time only hand-tight, and then adjusted the tension on the drive belt. The axle nut was then tightened to 60-65 lb-ft and the spring pin was snapped back in place. The manual recommends replacing the spring pin when you pull the back tire off, but we were extra careful removing it and were able to reuse the stock pin.
After that, putting everything back on was just a reversal of the installation process. First the belt guard went back on, followed by the deflector. Next the shocks were bolted back on, as was the mounting bracket for the exhaust. Then we lowered the bike, checked the belt tension again, pumped the brakes to make sure they worked, and rolled the bike to make sure the wheel was lined up correctly.
Aesthetically, what a huge difference Harley's Slotted 6-spoke Billet Sprocket makes. It now is one of the focal points of the bike's right side. With the chipped and weathered sprocket gone, the new one conceals much of the haggard, worn wheel behind it. It is a handsomely crafted piece, and the chrome matches up to our rocker covers and the shiny covers of our Sportster 1200 Custom much better.
The new belt makes a noticeable difference, too. The old one was ten years old, so its teeth were worn and it had stretched a bit. Under hard acceleration, it would slip in lower gears. No more. Crack the throttle now and it simply hooks up and goes.
Looking good, running good, we've got plenty more to come, from the installation of a new Progressive Monotube Fork Kit to RSD Prostep Handlebars, risers, grips and levers to Harley Steel Braided Clutch and Brake Cables. Now we've just got to figure out what to do with that ragged old slotted disc we call a back wheel.
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It's a shame that harley never sale's a floor bike from factory w/ the new innovation's and way better up-grade's as a standard model.The price's are a joke and the quality is at a 2 out of 5 imo.I will never pay $ 2,000.00 more for the name sake part of it,imo..
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Having recently left Lil' Jon's BME Recordings, Lil' Scrappy is hoping to find a brand-new sound for himself on his forthcoming third album, Grustle. On the brand new swag-filled, Stand Up, Scrappy shows us his guts and self-sufficiency. Rapping over a synth-brass production courtesy of producer Don Vito, Scrappy's vocal tone and rhyme scheme sound eerily familiar to fellow Vito client, T.I.. Whatever the case, a guest spot from Lil' Wayne (circa Carter II) adds an energy to the track and proves that at least some artists can maintain originality. Stylistic issues aside, Stand Up remains a heavy-hitting jam that should get some serious spins.
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- Poetry International announces the inaugural call for entries for the Poetry International Prize.
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A Mexican prisoner escapes through the jungles of Chiapas crossing paths with a secret agent Lobo. Lobo has a crisis at his hands, and only Julio, the ex-con can help, based on his past spy experience. Lobo gives Julio money, cars and everything else he needs to travel the world and rescue the very beautiful Ambassador's daughter who has been taken by the ETA terrorist group. Lobo changes Julio's life and even his name to Fuego which means "fire" .And, that is exactly what Fuego does. He sets the world on fire as he takes out anyone in the way of getting what he needs to erase his criminal past. From beginning to the end Fuego takes us on an action packed journey through Spain. Fuego stops at nothing to save the innocent girl. As he is about to rescue the girl, someone betrays him. Fuego sets out for revenge. Stay away from the fire.
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MINI of Chicago: The Largest MINI Goodwood Dealer in the World
As a name, MINI Inspired by Goodwood is a mouthful. MINI couldn't use the term Rolls Royce or even reference the storied brand. So instead they simply referenced the place all Rolls are made – Goodwood England. And it's a shame because the Goodwood is nothing less than jaw-dropping once you open the door and your senses fully experience the car. The only problem? They're relatively rare with many dealers not even getting more than one (if any). However MotoringFile sponsors MINI of Chicago not only has one or two but eight of the ultimate MINIs. Currently the dealer has delivered four and have another four in the showroom (all priced only $1,000 over invoice to celebrate the store's one year anniversary). So with all the opulence just a few miles away from MF HQ, we thought it was worth a trip down the street to go check them out.
The first question we had of the MINI of Chicago Motoring Advisors; who's buying the car? With the dealership being located in the posh Lincoln Park neighborhood just north of Chicago, there's no shortage of upwardly mobile potential buyers. And apparently the buyers thus far have ranged from young professionals (who just want something special to drive around town) to well off stay at home moms. Either way it's the car is a conversation piece for owners thus far.
It's also quite subtle from the outside. The Goodwood doesn't have a defining exterior characteristic like the JCW brand or other limited edition MINIs. In fact from a distance, it just looks like a very well specced dark colored MINI Cooper. And that's completely by design.
Designers at Rolls Royce didn't want to create a car that was an extrovert. As is their philosophy, they simply wanted to created understated elegance that led into a rich and sumptuous driver environment. For a MINI owners used to seeing Union Jacks decals and white wheels, it's a foreign idea. But for the Roll Royce owner (or anyone with a similar mind-set) the exterior is for the world, the interior is for them.
And what a world awaits you when you open the door. With four in the showroom at MINI of Chicago, it was hard to not comb every inch of the interior. The leather (which covers almost everything), isn't what we know from the rest of the automotive world. Where almost all cars use leather with printed patterns on them to hide the mediocre quality of the hide, Rolls Royce uses hides that are carefully prepared to ensure consistency of color throughout. Every millimeter is inspected by eye to make sure there are no imperfections. Additionally the leather is pre-shrunk and specially dyed so that it won't squeak or crack with age.
Then there's the carpeting which will likely be one of the softest and most luxurious things you'll ever lay your hands on. One change (welcome in my eyes) to the interior was the change from plush carpet matt in the boot to a thick and long-lasting leather matt.
Yes $52,000 is a lot of money for a MINI. But when you see it up-close, you start to understand the truly bespoke nature of this car.
And at the moment, MINI of Chicago is the king of the Goodwood MINI. With four in the showroom you can easily compare and contrast the two colors available, Rolls Diamond Black or MINI's Reef Blue (the only options on the car). Who knows, they may actually start to make sense once the scent of leather hits your nose.
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How do you win an argument? Raise your voice and put your foot down aggressively. Or convince your audience by backing your argument with solid reasoning and supportive evidence.
Plan B could work better both on stage and in life was what Class VIII students of Holy Cross Matriculation School, Somarasanpettai, took home from the recent NIE session on debate and discussion.
While students may shy away when the word 'discussion' is mentioned, resource person Radhika says a discussion is similar to a conversation, except for the fact it is centred on a topic.
In the first activity of the last module under 'Speaking skills' students were divided into groups to discuss topics including traffic in the city and necessity of uniforms in school.
The discussion allowed room for expression of diverse ideas that were summarised and presented in front of the class by a group member.
From deciding the moderator of discussion and picking a person to present the consensus to assessing their own contribution to the discussion, students enjoyed the finer points a discussion entailed.
The debate on the other hand was all about taking sides and rooting for the side chosen.
Students argued on whether cricket was ruining other sports and pondered over banning junk food in canteens.
"A debate is a learning experience as it pushes students to probe deeper, dig up information and come up with ideas to accentuate their side of the argument."
The session saw the most reticent of children shed inhibitions and put forth original ideas as everyone got a platform to speak.
Stating that good speakers are essentially good listeners, Ms.Radhika guided students through the rites of a discussion- preparation, asking questions, listening to ideas, summarising concepts and finding middle ground.


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Essential personnel must provide their supervisors with a telephone number where they can be reached for the purpose of responding to an emergency. Knowledge of an emergency or hazardous condition may be considered as notification to report to the workstation. Policy Directive 46.0 – Use of Cellular Telephones and Other Telecommunications Devices Cellular phones owned or leased by CDOT should be generally used for official business purposes only. Infrequent and incidental non-official use of cellular phones is permitted according to the supervisor's instructions. Employees should reimburse CDOT for the cost of personal calls. Long distance access code Obtain a long distance access code, if appropriate. Long distance dialing instructions. Use the Colonet (microwave) telephone system for long distance calls to CDOT offices throughout the state. Microwave telephone instructions The State of Colorado has a microwave telephone system (Colonet) that avoids telephone company charges. Colonet should be used whenever possible when calling another CDOT office. Some remote CDOT office locations are not connected to Colonet. Dialing instructions for Colonet (microwave) – see Reference section. 3 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR USE OF COMPUTER Help Desk Services Troubleshooting problems with CDOT's computer network Tips on using software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel) Registering for computer classes o Available at: http://internal/ccsu/Training/Description%20of%20Training%20Classes.asp Contact information: Office hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Address: Room 285, Headquarters Telephone number: (303) 757-9317 E-mail address: Help Website at: http://internal/ccsu/ Using Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Outlook functions include: E-mail Contacts (information on names, addresses, telephone number, e-mail address of your contacts) Calendar (personal appointments) Tasks (personal "to do" list) Notes (personal notes) Accessing CDOT's employee directory An address book of CDOT employees (name, address, telephone number) is available by selecting <Tools> <Address Book> from the top menu line. Scheduling a meeting with a CDOT employee(s) The availability of other CDOT employees can be viewed and meetings can be scheduled with selected CDOT employees by selecting: <Calendar> <New> <Attendee Availability> and selecting the date, time and location of the meeting and then sending the meeting announcement. Using CDOT's intranet Accessing CDOT's intranet website Access by selecting on your computer: <Start> <Programs> <Internet Explorer> Also available at: http://internal/infoexchg/index.html 4 8/20/05 Accessing links to intranet websites of CDOT organizations Access by selecting on your computer: <Start> <Programs> <Internet Explorer> <Organizations> Also available at: http://internal/infoexchg/organizations.htm Locating CDOT Policy and Procedural Directives Access by selecting on your computer: <Start> <Programs> <Internet Explorer> <Organizations> <Office of Policy and Governmental Relations> <Policy & Procedures> Also available at: http://internal/PolicyGovernRelations/procedures.htm Locating the catalog of CDOT forms Access by selecting on your computer: <Start> <Programs> <Internet Explorer> <Organizations> <Administrative Services Center> <Forms Management> <Forms Catalog> Also available at: http://internal/centralfiles/FormsCatalog.htm Policy Directive 26.0 – Electronic Messaging Policy Inappropriate use of electronic messaging includes accessing or providing access to restricted information, dissemination of threatening messages and interfering with the conduct of official state business. These actions are subject to corrective and disciplinary action. Electronic messages may be public records and may be subject to inspection. Policy Directive 27.0 – Computer and Internet Use Computers, software and Internet access are for official state business use only. Limited and infrequent non-official use (e.g., Internet access) may be permitted. Information technology resources may not be used to view offensive or obscene material, engage in partisan political activities, conduct personal business or download screen- savers, games or streaming audio or video for entertainment purposes. These actions are subject to corrective and disciplinary action. 5 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR USE OF STATE VEHICLES Assigned vehicle or checking out a state vehicle Use of Fleet Services credit card for fuel purchases Department of Personnel and Administration, Division of Central Services, Rule 7.30 – Vehicle Operation State vehicles are to be used for official State business only, and not for personal purposes, including personal errands or transporting family members or pets. Traffic citations are the responsibility of the driver. State vehicles may not be loaned to or driven by any unauthorized individual. Seat belts must be worn by all occupants. Smoking, or other tobacco use, is not permitted. Operation by an individual under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not permitted. Hitchhikers and other unauthorized individuals are not permitted. Travel outside Colorado must be approved by CDOT. A state fuel credit card is used to purchase fuel at commercial outlets. Report accidents to the supervisor, motor pool supervisor and law enforcement authorities. o Accidents involving personal injury must be reported within 24 hours of the accident with a written report to follow. o Submit a completed accident report form to the motor pool within 72 hours of the accident. Driver's License Employees must have a valid driver's license to drive a vehicle onto CDOT property. Employees must have a valid Colorado driver's license to operate a state vehicle. If a driver's license is required to perform an employee's job, employees must notify the supervisor as soon as possible after the driver's license is suspended, revoked, cancelled, restricted or otherwise placed in question. Employees in positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must have proper endorsements. 6 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR WORKPLACE CONDUCT Personal appearance Image to be presented to the public. Appropriate clothing. Uniform and safety gear requirements, if any. Safety CDOT's safety slogan heightens employee awareness Safety Does Not about adhering to all safety procedures at work. Happen By Workplace hazards Accident Identify workplace hazards. Review proper work procedures to minimize accidents. Discuss region/branch safety procedures. Financial responsibility Importance of budget and responsible spending. CDOT Procurement Credit Card The CDOT Procurement Credit Card is intended to pay for small dollar purchases of authorized goods and services for official state business only. Credit limits are established by the approving authority. Cardholders must attend training and sign an agreement to follow policies and procedures. Cardholders are responsible for the security and use of their cards at all times. Misused or abused credit cards will be cancelled, and employees are subject to disciplinary action, which may include termination, and personal liability for unauthorized purchases. Information on and application ("Purchasing Card Cardholder Account Form") for the CDOT Procurement Credit Card are available from the Division/Region Business Office. Smoking in state buildings Executive Order D0036 90: Smoking in State Buildings and Personnel Rules Smoking and the sale and use of tobacco products are prohibited in all state vehicles and buildings (except residential portions of facilities). Willful violation may result in corrective or disciplinary action. 7 8/20/05 Workplace violence Policy Directive 10.0 – Workplace Violence Threats and acts of violence are not permitted. All employees are required to attend workplace violence training. Employees are required to report threats and acts of violence to supervisors. Procedural Directive 10.1 – Workplace Violence Report immediate threats of danger to law enforcement (supervisory approval not required). All threats and acts of violence must be reported within 24 hours to a supervisor, higher-level manager or EEO representative. Failure to report may result in disciplinary sanctions. Reports of threats and acts of violence may be reported directly to the appointing authority. Corrective and disciplinary action letters for workplace violence remain a permanent part of the employee's official personnel file. Executive Order D0010 96 -- Workplace Violence Employees may not have guns or weapons at work (on CDOT property), including in a car. Workplace harassment - CDOT does not tolerate workplace harassment of any kind. Employees are required to report all instances of harassment to the supervisor or EEO Representative. Sexual Harassment Policy (State of Colorado) Sexual harassment (unwelcome and repeated sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature) toward fellow employees or the public is not tolerated. Sexual harassment complaints should be made in person or in writing to the EEO representative. Policy Directive 603.0 – Sexual Harassment Employees experiencing sexual harassment are required to: Inform the employee that his/her sexually-harassing behavior is unwelcome, offensive or inappropriate. Report sexual harassment to the supervisor or EEO representative. 8 8/20/05 Substance abuse Policy Directive 1245.0 – Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Substance Abuse Policy for Colorado State Employees, Executive Branch, updated in 2001 No drinking or selling alcoholic beverages on state property at any time. Use of alcohol, other drugs or controlled substances resulting in job impairment is prohibited. Illegal possession, manufacture, use, sale or transfer of controlled substances on state property or during work hours is prohibited. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion testing. Each employee is required by law to inform CDOT's personnel office within five (5) days after being convicted of violating any federal or state criminal drug statute where such violation occurred on state premises or during work hours. Violation of this policy may result in referral to counseling and/or treatment and may result in corrective/disciplinary actions, including termination. Procedural Directive 1245.1 – Substance Abuse and Drug and Alcohol Testing Positions requiring Commercial Driver's License are subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing. No alcohol during the 4 hours before performing safety-sensitive functions. May not perform safety-sensitive functions with an alcohol concentration of .04 or greater. No performance of safety-sensitive functions for at least 24 hours following an alcohol concentration of .02 to .039. No alcohol during the 8 hours following an accident or until completion of a post- accident test. Inform the supervisor if taking any medication that could interfere with the performance of safety-sensitive functions. Following a policy violation, an employee may not perform safety-sensitive functions until all return-to-duty requirements are met (e.g., evaluation by a substance abuse professional, followed any prescribed rehabilitation program, satisfactory return-to-duty test results). Substance Abuse Information for Safety Sensitive Positions (CDOT Form 1201) Procedural Directive 1245.2 – CDOT Substance Abuse, Drug and Alcohol Testing for Non Safety Sensitive Positions Employees violating CDOT's drug and alcohol policy (PD1245.0) who are required to contact a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) or Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Representative, and do not do so, are subject to corrective or disciplinary action, including termination. Employee pays for any education and treatment programs prescribed by the SAP or EAP. 9 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR WORKPLACE SAFETY Executive Order D0122-89 -- Safety in the Workplace Employees are to have a safe and healthful workplace, free from recognized hazards that are likely to harm them. Employees are to be protected against retaliation for filing complaints and testifying with respect to health and safety issues. Policy Directive 80.0 – Occupational Safety and Health Employees are responsible for promoting a safe working environment and complying with departmental safety policies and procedures. Safety is one of the criteria by which employee performance will be judged. Procedural Directive 82.1 – Reporting of Unsafe or Unhealthy Working Conditions Notify the supervisor of all unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Notify the Safety Officer if working conditions have not improved after a reasonable amount of time has passed since reporting the condition. Retaliation against employees reporting unsafe or unhealthy working conditions is not allowed. Hazardous materials Procedural Directive 1001.1 – Handling of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Use appropriate placards on all four sides of vehicles when transporting hazardous materials over 110 gallons. Carry an ABC type fire extinguisher when transporting hazardous materials. Label drums or containers to identify contents. Hazardous wastes must be sent to a certified recycler within 180 days. Put nothing into the ground if it could possibly be hazardous. Contact the Safety Officer for questions or guidance on hazardous materials. Personal Protective Equipment Review personal protective equipment required for the employee's position. Obtain the required personal protective equipment for the employee. Train the employee on the proper use of the required personal protective equipment. Procedural Directive 80.1 – Personal Protective Equipment Use Mandated personal protective equipment specified for the work activity being performed (e.g., head protection, high visibility outer warning garments, eye and face protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, foot protection, hand protection, safety belts/lifelines/lanyards) must be worn. Failure to obey safety rules and regulations or follow other safety-related instructions may result in disciplinary sanctions. Failure to obey safety rules or use personal protective equipment may reduce injury compensation. Employees must sign an acknowledgement of receipt of this procedural directive. 10 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR SECOND MEETING OF SUPERVISOR AND NEW EMPLOYEE These are the recommended topics that should be covered by the supervisor with the new employee at their second meeting. The second meeting is recommended between three days and one week following the new employee's first day on the job. As an alternative, all topics can be covered on the employee's first day. Section 2: Follow-up meeting REVIEW OF PREVIOUS TOPICS Review the topics covered on the employee's first day to see what follow-up questions the employee has. Work location & facilities Work unit & workplan Job duties & PDQ Work schedule Use of telephone Use of computer Use of state vehicle Workplace conduct (credit card, smoking policy, workplace violence or harassment policy, substance abuse policy) Workplace safety (hazardous materials, personal protective equipment) CDOT'S VISION, MISSION, VALUES AND INVESTMENT CATEGORIES Policy Directive 14.0 – CDOT Vision, Mission, Investment Category Goals and Objectives Vision: To enhance the quality of life and environment of the citizens of Colorado by creating an integrated transportation system that focuses on moving people and goods, by offering convenient linkages among modal choices. Mission: The mission of the Colorado Department of Transportation is to provide the best multi-modal transportation system for Colorado that most effectively moves people, goods and information. 11 8/20/05 Investment Categories: Investment categories are used to plan and monitor how CDOT funds are spent. CDOT's budget is spent primarily in these four areas. The work of every CDOT employee contributes to one or more of these investment categories. o System Quality: Maintains the functionality and aesthetics of existing transportation infrastructure. o Safety: Services and programs that reduce fatalities, injuries and property damage for all users of the system. o Mobility: Provide for the movement of people, goods and information. o Program Delivery: Support functions that enable the delivery of CDOT's programs and services. Policy Directive 2.0 – CDOT Values Integrity – We earn Colorado's trust! We are honest and responsible in all that we do and hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards. People – We value our employees! We acknowledge and recognize the skills and abilities of our coworkers, place a high priority on employee safety, and draw strength from our diversity and commitment to equal opportunity. Customer Service – We satisfy our customers! With a can-do attitude we work together and with others to respond effectively to our customer's needs. Excellence – We are committed to quality! We are leaders and problem solvers, continuously improving our products and services in support of our commitment to provide the best possible transportation systems for Colorado. Respect – We respect each other! We are kind and civil with everyone, and we act with courage and humility. CDOT slogan: "Taking Care to Get You There" CDOT's slogan reminds the traveling public that CDOT is committed to providing a safe transportation system. Taking Care to Get You There 12 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR WORK TIME Time reporting Timesheets (Intranet Timesheet System) All CDOT employees are required to submit a timesheet into CDOT's Intranet Timesheet system. Timesheet information may be entered daily, weekly (or monthly for timesheets due at month end). Timesheets must be submitted for approval: o For monthly timesheets (permanent full-time employees) by 10:00 a.m. the first working day of the following month. o For bi-weekly timesheets (permanent part-time employees) by 10:00 a.m. the first working day of the following week. CDOT's Intranet Timesheet system can be accessed through CDOT's internal home page available at: http://internal.dot.state.co.us/App_Payroll_Timesheet/EmployeeTimeSheetStart Page.cfm Once logged in, the Intranet Timesheet user manual is available by selecting the <Help> button. The user manual provides detailed information on each timesheet line and codes. The supervisor reviews with the employee proper timesheet coding for the work performed by the employee. Hours worked are recorded to the nearest 10th. Timesheets are automatically edited for invalid coding. All errors must be corrected before the system will allow the employee to "submit" the timesheet for approval. When a timesheet is submitted for approval, the supervisor will review and approve the charged hours or return the timesheet to employee for corrections. All time off (e.g., annual, sick, other paid and unpaid leave) recorded on timesheets is compared to the Leave/Absence Request and Authorization (CDOT Form 121) form(s) submitted by the employee for the pay period. All discrepancies must be resolved before the timesheet is approved. Employee's authorized timesheet approver________________ 13 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR LEAVE Reporting absences or late arrival Requesting leave Use the "CDOT Leave/Absence Request and Authorization" form (CDOT Form 121). Employer-provided leave Note: Type of leave granted is determined by the employee's appointing authority/supervisor. Annual For an employee's personal needs. Prior approval from the supervisor is required. Amount earned based on employee's tenure (8 hours per month during first five years). Available to use the month after it is earned. Sick For the health needs of an employee or the employee's child, parent, spouse or legal dependent. 6.66 hours earned per month (regardless of tenure). "State of Colorado Medical Certification Form" is required for absences of more than three consecutive, full working days. Available to use the month after it is earned. Holiday 8 hours of paid leave for each designated holiday. Alternate holidays must be approved by the appointing authority if an employee is required to work a designated holiday. Holiday schedule. o Available at: http://internal/chrm (Center for Human Resource Management website) under: <Miscellaneous> <Leave> <Employer Provided Leave> <Holiday Leave>) Administrative Paid leave granted by the appointing authority for reasons based on the "good of the state" (e.g., state employment testing, investigation of employee conduct, testifying in court on behalf of the state). Amount at the discretion of the appointing authority. 14 8/20/05 Jury Paid jury leave while serving on a jury. Funeral For death of family member or other person. Up to 40 hours of paid leave at the discretion of the appointing authority. Amount based on relationship of the deceased and distance/mode of travel. Military Training Up to 15 workdays of paid leave per calendar year. Military Leave Unpaid leave for employees called to active duty. Used after all 15 days of Military Training Leave are used. Injury Up to 90 days (partial or full workdays) of paid leave for a work-related injury or illness covered by Workers' Compensation insurance. Victim Protection Up to 24 hours of unpaid leave for victims of stalking, sexual assault or domestic abuse or violence. Amount at the discretion of the appointing authority after exhaustion of all annual leave. Snow day (inclement weather) Procedural Directive 1240.1 – Inclement Weather o Supervisors may excuse employees who arrive late to work because of severe weather conditions for up to two hours. Approved "snow leave" or "snow day" is charged as administrative leave. o Annual leave must be taken for late arrival beyond two hours. o State facility closures are done by the Governor in the Denver metropolitan area and by the CDOT Executive Director outside the Denver metro area. o "Essential" employees must report to work regardless of closures. Leave Without Pay (LWOP) Must be requested from the appointing authority. Approval is at the appointing authority's discretion. Short-Term Disability (STD) Approved by the insurance company when an employee is under medical care and unable to perform work. 15 8/20/05 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Provides full-time employees with 520 hours of job-protection per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) for qualifying conditions (e.g., birth/care of a child, placement/care of a child, serious health condition of parent/child/spouse, or serious health condition of the employee). No additional paid leave is given. Leave runs concurrently with other types of leave (e.g., annual, sick, injury, etc.). Requires one year of total state service to qualify. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) A reasonable accommodation must be considered for permanent disability (physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities) affecting an employee's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. No additional paid leave is given for the ADA accommodation consideration process. Flexplace (discuss only if applicable) Procedural Directive 265.4 – Flexplace (working at home or an alternative work site) is a privilege given at the discretion of the appointing authority. A written flexplace agreement between the appointing authority and employee is required. Employees must have at least one year of CDOT service to participate. Flextime (discuss only if applicable) Procedural Directive 265.1 – Flextime CDOT recognizes four work schedules: the 8-hour day, the 10-hour day, the 4.5- day week (four 9-hour days and one 4-hour day), and the 5/4 schedule (5 days one week, 4 days the next week). Flextime is a privilege given at the discretion of the appointing authority. Employees may refuse flextime schedules and cease flextime at any time. Appointing authorities may determine an employee's beginning and ending times to ensure adequate staffing during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). 16 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR WORKPLACE CONDUCT CDOT media guidelines (speaking with the media) Procedural Directive 11.2 – News Media Communications Guidelines News media calls should be routed to CDOT's Public Relations Office and/or regional public relations representative. Employees may respond to specific questions from local media directly related to their areas of expertise and authority. o Employees specify their CDOT role/title when speaking with the media. o Details of the contact are immediately communicated to the CDOT public relations representative. Code of ethics 1999 Executive Order -- Integrity in Government Employees are to: Perform their duties in an independent and impartial manner. Serve the public with respect, concern, courtesy and responsiveness. Demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness and honesty through personal conduct. Not disclose confidential information acquired through state employment. Not accept any compensation or gift for official action taken or that would result in unfair preferential treatment. Not engage in outside employment without official state approval. Not use state time, property, equipment or supplies for private gain. Not knowingly engage in any activity or business that creates a conflict of interest with the state. Expose corruption in government whenever discovered. Colorado Revised Statutes -- Statutory Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct (24-18- 103,201) Employees are not to: Disclose confidential information acquired through state employment for personal gain. Accept a gift of substantial value that would improperly influence the impartial performance of one's duties. Hold interest in a business that benefits substantially from performing one's official duties. Accept compensation for assisting a person in obtaining a contract with his/her agency resulting in economic benefit to the person. 17 8/20/05 Colorado Revised Statutes, Article 8 -- Statutory Code of Ethics – Conflict of Interest (18-8-308) Employees must give advance notice to the state regarding all conflicts of interest whenever an employee will receive personal gain (e.g., from a state contract, purchase or payment) when the employee has substantial discretion in carrying out the transaction as part of the official duties. Diversity Policy Directive 602.0 – Diversity Policy CDOT believes that respecting gender, racial, age, ethnic, cultural, religious and other individual or group differences, enriches the work environment and makes good business sense. Executive Order 104-89 -- Non-Discrimination/Persons with AIDS Persons diagnosed with HIV infection shall not be subjected to any form of harassment within the workplace or discriminated against in any fashion. 1998 Executive Order -- Work-Related Family Issues Efforts enabling employees to integrate work and life responsibilities are encouraged. Employees are encouraged to offer feasible and creative solutions to their work-life needs without negatively affecting the accomplishment of work. 18 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES Procedural Directive 89.1 – Accident Reporting and Claim Handling Immediately notify the Region Safety Officer and law enforcement of vehicle accidents (call 911). Notify the supervisor as soon as possible. Do not discuss the accident with any involved parties or witnesses. Collect insurance and witness information. State insurance does not cover an employee's personal vehicle used on CDOT business. Immediately report work-related injuries and property damage to the supervisor and CDOT Risk Management. Seek treatment from a CDOT designated medical provider for work-related injuries and illnesses (provider list available from CDOT Risk Management). Possible fines and reduced benefits may result from delayed reporting of work-related injuries. Procedural Directive 1225.1 – Incident (Accident) Review Board Employees involved in an unplanned event (incident/accident) that interrupts the completion of an activity (whether or not personal injury and/or property damage was involved) has full opportunity to be heard, present witnesses and hear other persons deemed to be knowledgeable of the facts of the incident before an Incident Review Board. Employee Conduct at Scene of Accidents memo (1984) Do not give opinions or guesses concerning the causes of incidents. Give only facts. Do not discuss incidents with those not a representative of the state or its insurance carrier. Do not publicly criticize CDOT or any state agency for its action or inaction prior to, during or following the incident. Do not suggest that CDOT has any responsibility for the incident. Get the names, address and telephone numbers of witnesses. Refer all questions to the Attorney General's Office regarding CDOT procedures or practices and requests for information relating to an incident that may be used in legal proceedings relating to an incident. Use appropriate safety and warning equipment to alert others of a potential hazard. 19 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR REQUIRED TRAINING COURSES The following courses are required for all employees (including supervisors and managers): Strength from Diversity Creating a Safer Workplace Putting the Brakes on Workplace Harassment If possible, new employees should register for these classes during the first weeks at CDOT. These required courses should be completed within six months of being hired. Transportation Maintenance employees will receive these classes at the Maintenance Training Academy. In December, 2003, Executive Director Tom Norton announced that all CDOT supervisors and managers are required to complete 15 days of supervisory training to earn supervisory certification. The required courses and schedules are available on the Organizational Learning and Development's website. Course announcements Courses are listed on CDOT's public announcements that are released via CDOT e-mail every week. Training coordinators designated by each region and division also maintain a list of courses being offered in the local vicinity. Registering for courses Obtain supervisory approval to attend a course before registering. Follow the instructions on the course announcement to register for the course. General information on training Contact the training coordinator for your region/division or contact Organizational Learning and Development at (303) 757-9678 or (303) 757-9609. 20 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR PERFORMANCE PAY PROGRAM 3P Form (performance plan) Review the 3P Form with the employee (i.e., Individual Performance Objectives, competency areas). Have the employee sign Section I of the form. Provide a copy of the 3P Form to the employee. Employees must be provided a written performance plan (3P Form) within 30 calendar days of hire. CDOT's performance pay program is comprised of two components: Performance management: linking employee objectives to business strategy through performance planning, performance progress review, final performance review and performance rating. Performance award: linking employee performance to employee pay. During the first year of employment, employees are in probationary status. Probationary employees can be terminated for poor performance. Probationary Employees do not have a right to a predisciplinary hearing, nor a right to extra time to improve poor performance before disciplinary action is taken. CDOT's "3P Form" ("performance pay program" form) is used to monitor and document the performance management process. The 3P Form is an employee annual performance plan containing job expectations and priorities (competency areas and Individual Performance Objectives (IPOs)). CDOT's annual performance evaluation period is April 1 to March 31. Key activities and associated milestone dates are: Activity Date Performance plan (supervisor meets with each employee to review By April 1 the unit's annual work plan and the employee's 3P Form) Progress review (supervisor conducts a mid-year performance October/November progress review with the employee) Performance review (supervisor meets with the employee to review January/February the performance compared to the employee's 3P plan) Performance rating (supervisor and managers determine the March employee's final performance rating) Employee is notified of the final performance rating By March 31 21 8/20/05 The four performance rating levels are: Outstanding (A) – Consistently exceeded expectations and/or made unusual and significant contributions Very Good (B) – Exceeded expectations Good (C) – Consistently met expectations Needs Improvement (D) – Failed to meet expectations Pay for Performance funding is determined each year by the Colorado State Legislature. If the Legislature provides funding, performance award amounts (percentages) vary by level of performance (i.e., performance rating). Higher ratings receive higher performance awards (e.g., a "very good" rating receives a higher award percentage than a "good" rating). Performance award amounts cannot exceed the maximum pay for the employee's job classification. Members of CDOT's Executive Management Team make final performance award decisions. INCENTIVES Incentive rewards (cash/prize for achievement) Awards for exemplary service may include small on-the-spot cash awards (e.g., $25) given by supervisors and larger awards based on established criteria. CDOT's Non-Salary Incentive Rewards Program: Check with the division/region/office director for details on the program in your organization. Service awards Service awards are given to employees who have reached milestone years of service in Colorado State Government (e.g., 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 years). Employees receive service awards letters, CDOT years-of-service pins and gifts selected from a catalog. Service awards are coordinated by the Center for Human Resource Management. 22 8/20/05 SUPERVISOR LINE OF SUPERVISION (CHAIN OF COMMAND) Refer to Division/Region/Office organizational chart Name of appointing authority __________________. An appointing authority is authorized to hire, fire, discipline and affect employee pay. Appointing authorities may (and frequently do) delegate part of their authority to lower- level managers (e.g., Program Engineer, Maintenance Superintendent). Key people to the employee's position, their roles and their priorities SUPERVISORY CONTACTS Type and frequency of expected contact between the employee and supervisor. Decisions retained by the supervisor and those typically delegated to the employee. What should be communicated to the supervisor and how it should be communicated. Who should be contacted if the supervisor is unavailable. Amount of autonomy the employee has to do the job independently and what actions must be cleared first with others (and cleared with whom?) Amount of autonomy the employee has in dealing directly with higher-level managers. How the employee can most effectively present proposals, suggestions or criticism (i.e., how to get things done). POSITION-SPECIFIC PARTNERSHIPS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Federal, state and local agencies with which the position interacts and the nature of interaction. Other CDOT units with which position interacts and the nature of the interaction. Specific policies, procedures and rules the position needs to follow and where to find them. 23 8/20/05


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