Except on those matters which are subject to the "meet and confer" process as specified under Section 3505 of the Government Code of the state, the personnel commission shall, after public hearing thereon, make recommendations to the city council on all proposed rules or amendments to the rules prior to their adoption. Such rules shall not be in conflict with this chapter. All rules or amendments thereto shall be adopted by city council resolution and shall become effective upon their approval and adoption by the city council.
(Prior code § 19-19)
The personnel rules and regulations shall provide for the following matters in addition to such others as may be necessary and proper or deemed expedient to carry out the intent and purposes of this chapter and Chapter 2.64:
A. 
Preparation and administration of a position classification plan;
B. 
Preparation and administration of a compensation plan;
C. 
Public announcement of all tests and acceptance of applications for employment;
D. 
Preparation and conduct of tests and the establishment and use of resulting employment lists containing the names of persons eligible for employment;
E. 
Certification and appointment of persons from employment lists, and the making of provisional emergency appointments;
F. 
Evaluation of employee performance;
G. 
Transfer, promotion, demotion, reinstatement, disciplinary action and layoff of employees;
H. 
Separation of employees from the city service;
I. 
Standardization of hours of work, attendance and leave regulations and working conditions;
J. 
The establishment of adequate personnel records;
K. 
The establishment of appeal procedures;
L. 
The establishment of an affirmative action program.
Rules governing the above may be modified in accordance with changes in federal, state or local law.
(Prior code § 19-20; Ord. 3599 § 3, 1982; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
In every open examination, a credit of five percent of the maximum rating prescribed for such examination shall be given to any applicant who has been engaged in the military service of the United States, including service in any uniformed auxiliary of, or to, any branch of such military service created or authorized as such auxiliary by the Congress of the United States during World War II or during a war as defined in Section 205 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the state for a period of at least three hundred sixty-five days, and who has been honorably discharged from such service. Such credits shall be given to an applicant only during the eight-year period following separation from military service, and such credit shall only be given upon the first employment of the city. (Such credit shall not be allowed applicants retired from the military service on full pensions.)
(Ord. 3082 § 1, 1977; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
In every open examination, a credit of five percent of the maximum rating prescribed for such examination, in addition to all other credits awarded, shall be given to any applicant who has been engaged in any of the services listed in Section 2.72.030 and has been honorably discharged or retired therefrom, if such applicant has service-connected disability of at least fifteen percent which has been duly established pursuant to federal law. An applicant who qualifies for credit under Section 2.72.030 and 2.72.040 shall be awarded a total of ten percent credit.
(Ord. 3082 § 1, 1977; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
A five percent credit on every open civil service examination shall be given to the spouse of any person who has been engaged in any of the services listed in Section 2.72.030 and has service-connected disability to such an extent as to prevent him/her from engaging in any remunerative occupation. A five percent credit shall be given only upon first employment with the city.
(Ord. 3082 § 1, 1977; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
Any applicant seeking to receive any credits on civil service examinations shall satisfy the following requirements:
A. 
Attain a passing grade on an original civil service examination;
B. 
Submit proof of eligibility at the time of application, or at a later date if the director of human resources shall find that the promulgation of the eligible list will not be delayed thereby.
(Ord. 4646 § 4, 2000)
Any person possessing the minimum qualifications for a position in the classified service shall be eligible to take any civil service examination, regardless of age. Changes in this area may be determined by federal or state law. However, nothing in this section shall prevent the city council from fixing minimum or maximum age limits, if permitted, for the employment of city public safety officers.
(Prior code § 19-25; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
The probationary period for regular and promotional appointments shall normally be for a period of one year. However, the probationary period may be extended for an additional six months in accordance with the procedure established in the personnel rules. Extended probationary periods, if done in accordance with Government Code Section 3500, shall also be subject to an extension of an additional six months in accordance with the personnel rules. During the probationary period, an employee may be rejected at any time by the appointing authority without right of appeal or hearing unless required by other law.
An employee rejected during the probationary period from a position to which promoted shall be reinstated to a position in the class from which promoted unless discharged from the city service or if no position is available as provided in this chapter and the rules.
An employee in the classified service, promoted or transferred to a position not included in the classified service, shall be reinstated to a position in the class from which promoted or transferred, if action is taken to reject the employee unless discharged in the manner provided in this chapter and Chapters 2.64 and 2.68 and the personnel rules for positions in the classified service.
(Prior code § 19-28; Ord. 3254 § 1, 1978; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
Every officer and employee holding a position in the classified service, who has served the probationary period, shall retain employment so long as it exists under the same or a different title, during good behavior. Good cause shall be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination.
(Prior code § 19-29; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
The appointing authority shall have the right, for due cause, to demote, dismiss, reduce in pay or suspend any regular employee. Notice of such action must be in writing and served personally, or by certified letter, on such employee, except where an emergency situation exists, in which case the notice shall be served within three working days of the action taken. Such notice shall specify the penalty and contain a statement of the reason or reasons therefor, and when applicable, a general statement advising the employee of applicable appeal rights. Reprimands shall not be subject to this provision.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to reductions in pay which are a part of a general plan to reduce salaries and wages or to eliminate positions.
(Prior code § 19-31; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
Except as otherwise provided by this chapter and Chapter 2.64, or the personnel rules, any employee in the classified service shall have the right to appeal to the personnel commission any disciplinary action, or alleged violation of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder.
All appeals shall be concluded as expeditiously as possible and in accordance with the requirements and procedures as set forth in the personnel rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter and Chapter 2.64.
(Prior code § 19-32; Ord. 3599 § 3, 1982; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
Where an appeal is taken to the personnel commission from an order of dismissal from employment in the classified service, the vacancy in the position shall be considered a temporary vacancy pending final action by the personnel commission or appointing authority, and may be filled only by a temporary appointment.
(Prior code § 19-33; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
Except as otherwise provided by ordinance or by resolution, any provisions of this chapter and Chapter 2.64, or of the personnel rules, shall apply to the incumbents of full-time positions otherwise exempt from this personnel system.
(Prior code § 19-34; Ord. 3599 § 3, 1982; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)
No person in the classified service, or seeking admission thereto, shall be employed, promoted, demoted or discharged, or in any way favored or discriminated against, without regard to an employee's political opinions or affiliations, race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, sex, age, medical condition or disability (including HIV or AIDS).
(Prior code § 19-35; Ord. 2893 § 6, 1975; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990; Ord. 4528, 1997)
The city manager shall be the affirmative action officer. The city manager may delegate any of the powers and duties conferred as affirmative action officer to any other officer or employee.
(Prior code § 19-36; Ord. 4228 § 3, 1990)