[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
Separation of employment from positions in the classified, exempt, temporary, or part-time service shall result from any type of the following circumstances:
Resignation
Disability
Death
Retirement
Dismissal
Layoff
[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
An employee leaving the employment of the City is responsible for returning any City property, which he or she may have in his or her possession. Upon separation, such property must be returned to the appropriate Department Head before the employee shall receive his or her final payroll check.
[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
To resign in good standing, an employee in the classified, temporary, or part-time service must give the appropriate Department Head at least ten (10) working days' [six (6) shift days for Fire Department personnel] prior notice, unless a shorter period of notice is approved by the Department Head or City Administrator because of extenuating circumstances. To resign in good standing, an employee in the exempt service must give the City Administrator or Mayor at least thirty (30) calendar days prior notice of his/her resignation, unless a shorter period of notice is approved. An employee must resign in good standing in order to be considered for re-employment with the City and to be paid for accrued but unused vacation time.
[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
A. 
The City Administrator in consultation with the Department Head may layoff an employee in the classified, temporary, or part-time service when he or she deems it necessary by reason of shortage of funds or work, the elimination of the position, or other material changes in duties or the organizational structure, or other reasons outside of the employee's control and which does not reflect discredit upon the service of the employee except as may otherwise be modified by a labor agreement between a union and the City.
B. 
A classified service employee being laid off under the preceding paragraph shall receive ten (10) working days [six (6) shift days for Fire Department Personnel] prior notice of layoff.
C. 
Employees thus separated from service through no fault of their own shall be eligible for reinstatement to their former position or any other position for which they are qualified for a period of one (1) year.
[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
An employee may be separated, transferred, or retired for disability when the employee cannot perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, because of physical or mental impairment. Action may be initiated by the employee, his or her legal representative, or the City, but in all cases it must be supported by medical evidence acceptable to the City Administrator. The City at any time can require an employee to be examined by the City's appointed physician for the purpose of determining an employee's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
Retirement shall be in accordance with the provisions of LAGERS. All employees are expected to give at least ninety (90) days' notice before their retirement date, if possible, to ensure timely processing of the employee's pension benefit.
[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
An employee dismissed in accordance with Division 6 of this Article II, shall be removed from the position as promptly as possible and officially notified that such action is being taken on or before the effective date of such action.
[Ord. No. 16-23, 9-18-2023]
Employees who are separated from employment shall receive payment for all earned salary, all compensatory time due and, upon proper notice in the event of resignation, earned vacation in accordance with Division 9, Section 120.117 of this Policy Manual. No payment is to be made for unused sick leave.