[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
The normal probationary period shall be six (6) months. If a Department Head requests an extension of an established probationary period before its expiration, the City Administrator may extend the probationary period of a particular employee up to six (6) additional months beyond the end of the normal probationary period.
[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
After the employee has completed one-half (1/2) of his or her established probationary period, the Department Head shall report to the City Administrator his or her observations of the employee's work and his or her judgment as to whether or not the employee's services have been satisfactory.
[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
During the probationary period, the City Administrator in consultation with the Department Head may remove an employee who is unable or unwilling to perform the duties of the position satisfactorily or whose dependability does not merit his or her continuance in that position. Probationary employees may be suspended, demoted or dismissed without right of appeal.
[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
The probationary period shall be used in connection with promotional appointments in the same manner as it is used for new appointments. If an employee is removed from his or her position during his or her probationary period following a promotion, he or she shall have the option to return to his or her previous position, or a comparable or a lesser position for which qualified, if available.