141.15 PROMOTION, LAYOFF AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT.
   (a)   All vacancies occurring within the work force shall, whenever possible, be filled by promotion of a qualified employee within the work force. However, the appointing authority may recruit applicants from outside the work force whenever he has reason to believe that better qualified applicants can be obtained. Promotion within the work force shall be based on the qualifications and seniority of the employee being promoted.
   (b)   If it becomes necessary to reduce the number of employees in a department and the abilities of the employees are the same, seniority becomes a significant factor.
   (c)   The appointing authority, to the greatest possible extent, shall encourage and facilitate the training of employees responsible to him. Improved job performance and potential for promotion may be enhanced through employee attendance and participation in conferences, workshops and other job related functions.
(Ord. 19-85. Passed 9-3-85.)
   (d)   All employees are encouraged to improve their job performance by continuing education at approved institutions. Subject to approval of Council, tuition and book expense may be paid for job-related education expenses. An employee who voluntarily leaves City employment within one year from the time of reimbursement or payment of expenses shall repay such sums as exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) within one year of separation to the City. The City shall provide a waiver for the employee to sign wherein the employee acknowledges this duty to repay the City where applicable. Materials obtained from said education remain the property of the City.
(Ord. 6-99. Passed 2-16-99.)