The following definitions shall be used for descriptive purposes;
in the event of any conflict between these definitions and the rules
or regulations to which the definitions apply, the latter shall take
precedence.
A form of leave granted to compensate employees who hold
exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act[1] and who, therefore, are not entitled to overtime or compensatory time. It is not intended as an hour-for-hour compensation. Granting of administrative leave is a prerogative of the City Manager to act in accordance with the § 66-62 contained herein. It is controlled by the City Manager and is entirely discretionary.
A written, formal complaint by an employee based on an alleged
impropriety in the administration of discipline.
Formal authorization of the hiring of an individual to fill
a budgeted vacant position.
Meaning "probationary period." A period of six months for
regular status employees and one year for police officers and firemen,
beginning on the date of appointment during which time the employee's
performance is monitored and evaluated by the supervisor to determine
the ability of the employee to perform the functions of the job satisfactorily.
Motive or reason for discipline of a regular employee determined
by the standards of job performance and maintenance of the public
interest.
The employee's immediate supervisor, department director
and City Manager.
The legislative body elected by the citizens of Las Vegas
composed of eight Council members and one Mayor.
Chief Administrative Officer of the City, appointed by the
Mayor and City Council.
A written statement of the characteristic duties, responsibilities,
and qualification requirements that distinguish a given class from
other classes.
The designation of a class which becomes the official title
of all positions allocated to that class for all personnel purposes.
One or more positions so nearly alike in the essential character
of their duties and responsibilities that the same pay grade, title
and qualification requirements can be applied.
Process of analysis based on comparative duties, responsibilities
and qualifications by which appropriate classes are determined.
A schematic list of classes, supported by class specifications.
The change of an employee from a position of one class to
a position of another class with a lower pay rate.
Managerial, professional and/or supervisory personnel in charge
of a department who reports directly to and is under the direct supervision
of the City Manager.
Division personnel may, from time to time and except as otherwise
provided by these rules, be designated to act on behalf of a department
director. Such designation shall be in writing and concurred by the
City Manager, if the assignment will exceed five working days. All
department directors shall be appointed or dismissed by the Mayor
and confirmed by the Council, upon recommendation by the City Manager,
and are not covered within the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations
in case of dismissal.
The department directors for the City of Las Vegas shall consist
of:
City Clerk, City Clerk's office.
Community Development Director, Community Development Department.
Finance Director, Finance Department.
Fire Operation and Inspection Officer, Fire Department.
Gas Director, Gas Department.
Housing Director, Housing Authority Department.
Human Resource Director, Human Resource Department.
Library Director, Library.
Museum Director, Museum.
Police Chief, Las Vegas Police Department.
Project Coordinator, Project Coordination Department.
Public Facilities Director, Public Works Department.
Recreation Director, Recreation Department.
Solid Waste Director, Solid Waste Department.
Transportation Director, Transportation Department.
Utilities Administrative Director, Utilities Department.
Waste Water Director, Waste Water Department.
Water Director, Water Department.
Action taken by a department director or a supervisor with
regard to an employee, including warning, reprimand, suspension, demotion
or dismissal.
The involuntary termination of an employee's employment with
the City of Las Vegas.
Administrative personnel reporting directly to a department
director or person in charge of reporting directly to the City Manager.
Employee's dress requirements appropriate for the work place
as determined by administrative regulation.
An authorized and appointed incumbent of a budget authorized
position in the municipal service.
A document prescribed by the City of Las Vegas which contains
personal data, questions and requires particular information of an
individual seeking employment with the City of Las Vegas.
An ongoing file of employment applications maintained by
the Human Resource Department for a period of six months.
Enacted by Congress effective August 5, 1993, and requires
covered employers to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of
unpaid leave in a twelve-month period to care for a newborn or newly
placed adopted or foster child, to care for a seriously ill child,
spouse or parent; or because of the employee's own illness.
An employment benefit (as a pension, a paid holiday, or health
insurance) granted by the City that involves a money cost without
affecting basic wage rates granted.
A written, formal complaint by an employee alleging a violation
of a City rule or regulation.
A person appointed by the City Manager to hear appeals by
employees regarding disciplinary action.
The current occupant of a position in the municipal service.
Definition of responsibilities an employee is to perform
in an appointed position. The description shall include the position
title, classification, supervision, process and nature of position,
description of task performed, description of tools, machines and
work aides used, qualifications, physical requirements and statement
of general working conditions.
The analysis performed by the Human Resource Department of
tasks, duties, responsibilities of the physical ability requirements
for an authorized position.
A budgeted position which is not occupied.
The separation from employment which occurs when a regular,
authorized, budgeted position has been abolished because of material
changes in duties, reorganization, shortage of work, shortage of funds
or other reasons determined by the City Manager to be in the best
interest of the City.
An authorized paid absence from regularly scheduled work
hours for reasons specified in the personnel rules (holiday, vacation,
sickness, injury, personal holiday, jury duty, military leave, administrative
leave with pay, compensatory time, and may include family medical
leave.
An unpaid absence from regularly scheduled work hours for
reasons which may include temporary disability, may include family
medical leave, unauthorized leave, leave of absence or leave without
pay.
A City employee, by blood or marriage, to another employee
and who directly supervises, controls or influences the work or employment
status of the relative or the affairs of the organizational unit in
which the relative is employed. The term "relative" includes spouse,
child, stepchild, mother, father, grandparents, mother-in-law, father-in-law,
brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law.
Will be paid in accordance with the Fair Labor Standard Act.[2]
An appointment of an employee to a position that will be
occupied on a limited hourly basis and without any benefits, grievance
or appeal rights under this chapter.
Includes all of the steps within that given pay grade.
The aggregate of pay rates (either single rates or ranges)
assigned to each class of position in the classification plan.
A single rate of pay within a pay grade.
A written evaluation of the job performance of an employee
by a supervisor and/or director.
The aggregate of duties and responsibilities performed by
one person. A position may be regular, temporary, part-time, seasonal,
interim, contract, or acting, and may be occupied or vacant.
A job designation established to identify a specific employee's
position.
Referred to as "appraisal period." A period of six months
for regular status employees and one year for police officers and
firefighters, beginning on the date of appointment during which time
the employee performance is monitored and evaluated by supervisor
to determine the ability of the employee to perform the functions
of the job satisfactorily.
The change of an employee from a position of one class to
a position of another class with a higher maximum pay rate.
Process of analysis by which an established position is reviewed
to determine whether the duties and responsibilities of that position
merit a change in class designation.
Appointment of an employee to a regular budgeted authorized
position to continue for an indefinite period in accordance with the
personnel rules.
The formal written or oral censure of an employee by a director
or supervisor.
The voluntary termination of an employee from the municipal
service.
The voluntary termination of an employee, due to the employee's
eligibility for retirement under the City's retirement plan.
An appointment of an employee who works in a position designated
by the City as seasonal and created to last no more than nine consecutive
months, and without any benefits, grievance or appeal rights under
this chapter.
Methods by which the suitability of job applicants are compared
in order to determine whether to appoint and, if so, which applicant
or applicants to appoint.
An employee who has the authority or is delegated the authority
in the interest of the employer to recommend retention, promotion,
suspension, discharge, layoff, assignment, reward or discipline of
other employees. Is responsible for directing other employees, addressing
their grievances, or effectively recommending such actions.
An absence without pay imposed on an employee for disciplinary
reasons by a director or supervisor.
The recommendation by the City Manager and approval by City
Council in a public meeting to a position without any benefits, grievance
or appeal rights under this chapter. Temporary employees shall become
a member of Public Employee's Retirement Association of New Mexico.
Temporary employment shall not exceed more than 12 months unless authorized
by the City Manager.
The voluntary or involuntary separation of employment.
The appointment or reassignment of an employee to another
position either:
State insurance fund established to provide benefits to employees
injured on the job.
