For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them respectively.
“ADMINISTRATIVE.” An employee whose primary duty is the performance of office or nonmanual work related to management policies, who customarily exercises discretion and independent judgment, and who performs work along specialized or technical lines under only general supervision.
“CLASSIFICATION.” A group of positions sufficiently alike in duties, authority, and responsibility as to warrant the use of the same title, class, specifications, and pay range.
“DEMOTION.” A transfer of an employee from a position in one class to a position in another class having a lower maximum salary rate.
“DEPARTMENT.” A major functional unit or primary organization of the City government.
“DEPARTMENTHEAD.” A person appointed by the Mayor with approval of the Council charged with administration of a department.
“DIVISION.” A major function unit of a department.
“DIVISIONHEAD.” A person working for a department head who is responsible to him for the administration of the work of a division.
“DISMISSAL.” Separation from City employment for cause.
“EMPLOYEE.” An individual who is legally employed by the City and is compensated through the City payroll for his services. Individuals or groups compensated on a fee basis are not included. All elected officials shall also be considered exempt.
“EXAMINATION.” Process of testing, evaluating, or investigating the fitness and qualifications of applicants and employees.
“EXECUTIVE.” An employee whose primary duty is management of a department or division thereof, who customarily directs the work of 2 or more employees, and who, with final approval of the Mayor, has the authority to hire, fire, promote, or demote other employees.
“EXTENDED FAMILY.” Includes step- brother, step-sister, step-grandfather, step-grandmother, grandchildren, aunt or uncle of a City employee, or an employee’s spouse.
“FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (or FMLA).” Requires certain employers to provide eligible employees, as defined in the act, with up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave each year for the care of a newborn, newly adopted, or recently placed foster child, to care for seriously ill children, spouses or parents, or for their own serious health condition which makes the employee unable to perform the functions of his or her job. “FMLA” requires health benefits be maintained during the leave and the employee generally has a right to return to the same position or to an equivalent position at the conclusion of the leave.
“HE,” “SHE,” “HE/SHE,” “HIS,” “HER,” “HIS/HER.” Any reference to an individual using the terms “HE,” “SHE,” or “HE/SHE” should be considered gender neutral and apply to anyone covered by this chapter regardless of their gender.
“IMMEDIATEFAMILY.” Includes husband, wife, son, daughter, step-son, step- daughter, father, mother, step-mother, step- father, brother, sister, grandmother, or grandfather of a City employee, or an employee’s spouse.
“LAYOFF.” The involuntary, nondisciplinary separation of an employee from a position for other reasons beyond the control of an employee and not reflecting discredit on him.
“LEAVE.” An approved type of absence from work as provided by this chapter.
“OVERTIME.” Authorized time worked by a qualified nonexempt employee in excess of 40 hours per workweek.
“OVERTIMEPAY.” Compensation paid to an employee for overtime work performed in accordance with this chapter.
“POSITION.” Any employment whether occupied or vacant, full or part-time and consisting of duties and responsibilities assigned to one individual.
“PROBATIONARY PERIOD.” The trial period of 90 calendar days of employment beginning with the date of an employee’s first appointment (see § 39.04(C)).
“PROFESSIONAL.” An employee whose primary duty consists of work requiring knowledge of an advanced type in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized study, or work that is original or creative.
“PROMOTION.” Transfer of an employee from a position from one class to another which has a higher maximum rate of pay.
“SUPERVISOR.” Any person responsible to a higher departmental authority, directing the work or training of others.
“SUSPENSION.” An enforced leave of absence for disciplinary purposes or pending investigation of charges made against an employee.
“TRANSFER.” Assignment of an employee from one position to another position. Transfers can take place within a department, between departments, between positions of the same pay, or between positions of the same class.
(Ord.6638, passed 3-6-79; Am. Ord. 7210, passed 10-28-86; Am. Ord. 8570, passed 2-5-08)