A.
A medical examination, including a drug test, showing ability to
perform the essential functions of the position may be required as
a condition of employment.
B.
A background check that may include motor vehicle record, credit
status, criminal and financial histories, as well as verification
of education and employment history and professional license is required
in all cases as a condition of employment.
For securing the most effective adjustment of a new employee
to his/her position and for determining that an employee's work
meets required standards, all appointments are for a introductory
period, normally not to exceed one year. The department head may extend
the introductory period with the approval of the Town Manager.
A.
Evaluation of performance. During the introductory period, the Town
Manager or his/her designee shall evaluate the job performance of
the employee and, where appropriate, complete a written evaluation.
The extent and type of the evaluation shall be determined by the Town
Manager.
B.
Dismissal. During the introductory period, the Town Manager may terminate
an employee. Such termination shall be based on the Town Manager's
assessment of the needs of the Town and the employee's job performance.
Upon the successful completion of the introductory period, the
Town Manager or his or her designee shall notify the employee, in
writing, of regular appointment.
A.
For the purposes of this section, the term "emergency" is defined
as meaning an instance in which public business would be stopped or
causes a serious loss or inconvenience to be brought upon the public
if not addressed.
B.
In an emergency, the Town Manager may authorize the appointment of
any qualified person to a vacant position when the Town Manager believes
the appointment is necessary to prevent stoppage of public business
or loss or serious inconvenience to the public. Such appointment is
valid for the duration of the emergency without regard to the rules
affecting appointments.
