(A) Unless otherwise addressed in a memorandum or understanding, the provisions in this section shall apply. All original appointments to a position in the competitive service shall be for a probationary period of one year. Regular promotional appointments shall be for a probationary period of six months. The appointing authority may extend such probationary periods up to six additional months.
(B) The probationary period shall commence on the date of appointment. In the event of illness or injury or other reason requiring absence from work, the number of days absent shall be added to the length of the probationary period, unless otherwise provided for in personnel rules. During the probationary period, the employee may be rejected at any time without right of appeal, hearing or any grievance procedure. An employee rejected during the probationary period from a position to which the employee has been promoted shall be reinstated to a position in the class from which the employee was promoted unless the employee is discharged from city service as provided in this chapter and the personnel rules. If no vacancy exists in such position, the employee shall be placed on a re-employment list as provided in the personnel rules.
(Ord. 2573 § 1, 2002.)