The probationary period shall be regarded as an integral period which each new employee is granted to prove his or her ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position to which he or she is assigned. Supervisors and department heads shall observe the employee's work and conduct closely to facilitate an effective adjustment for the employee to his or her position.
(Prior code § 8B-148)
Every person appointed to a full-time or part-time permanent position shall be required to successfully complete a probationary period which shall provide the department head with an opportunity to view the employee's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of his or her position. The probationary period shall commence immediately upon original appointment or promotion and may continue for 6 months. A police officer's probationary period shall be for a one-year period.
(Prior code § 8B-149)
When the employee's probationary period has expired, the department head shall notify the City Administrator in writing that:
A. 
The employee's performance was satisfactory and that he or she shall be retained as a permanent employee in his or her position;
B. 
The employee's performance or conduct was unsatisfactory and that his or her removal from the position is recommended. The department head shall furnish a list of reasons justifying the recommendation to the City Administrator and to the employee. Upon approval of such recommendation, the department head shall terminate the employee. A personnel action form for termination should accompany the recommendation;
C. 
An extension of the probationary period is requested to provide for additional observation. The employee shall continue in his or her position on a temporary basis subject to an additional review to be made within a period not to exceed 3 months.
(Prior code § 8B-150)