A. Limited Time: The personnel rules and regulations shall provide that original and promotional appointments for all employees shall be for a probationary period of not less than three (3) months nor more than twelve (12) months, subject to limited extensions in unusual cases.
B. Termination Procedure: During this probationary period, employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause. The City Manager or a person designated by the City Manager shall have the sole authority to terminate. The probationary employee shall receive notice of the reasons for termination and shall have an opportunity for a hearing according to procedures established by the personnel rules. The City Manager or the person designated by the City Manager shall not be limited by the reasons listed in the personnel rules as reasons for dismissal of a permanent employee; the City Manager may terminate any probationary employee who, at the discretion of the City Manager, is unable or unwilling to perform the duties of the position satisfactorily or whose work habits and dependability do not merit his continuance in the employment with the City service.
C. Dismissal Of Probational Employee Final: The City Manager's decision to terminate the employment of a probationary employee shall be final and the employee shall not have a right to appeal this decision.
D. Reinstatement Of Previous Position: Employment terminated during any promotional probationary period shall result in the employee being reinstated to the position from which he had been promoted unless charges are filed, and the employee is discharged as provided in this chapter and the personnel rules. (Ord. 80-85)