The appointing power may lay off an employee because of material change in duties or organization or shortage of work or funds. Ten days before the effective date of layoff, the appointing authority shall notify the Personnel Director of the intended action and the reasons therefor, together with a statement certifying whether or not the services of the employee have been satisfactory. A copy of the notice shall be given to the employee affected.
Upon written application to the Personnel Director, a permanent employee whose position has been terminated pursuant to the above section shall have their name entered upon the eligible list for appointment to a similar position. If more than one person is laid off in a single class, the position of names shall be in inverse order of lay off or in accordance with the employee's relative service value to the Town as determined by work history, performance record or other pertinent evidence.
An employee wishing to leave the service in good standing shall file with the supervising official at least two weeks before leaving the service, a written resignation stating the effective date and reasons for leaving.
With the approval of the appointing power, an employee who has resigned with good record may be reinstated within two years to their former position, if vacant, or to a vacant position in the same class.