(A) Promotion. In the case of vacant and newly established positions, it shall be the policy of the City to promote from within whenever possible and practical. Promotions in every case must involve a definite increase in duties and responsibilities and shall not be made merely for the purpose of an increase in compensation. Such promotions shall be subject to a 30 day probationary period. Earned time leave and vacation leave shall continue to accrue and may be used during the probationary period in the new position.
(B) Transfers. Any employee of the City who has successfully completed his probationary period may be transferred to a same or similar position in a different department without being subject to a probationary period. Employees shall be transferred within the City organization as far as practical, to vacant positions where their highest skill may be utilized, and when it is in the best interest of the City.
(C) Demotions.
(1) An employee may be subject to demotion to a position of lower grade for any of the following reasons:
(a) When an employee voluntarily requests such demotion.
(b) When a position has been abolished and the employee would otherwise be laid off.
(c) When a position is being classified to a higher grade for which the employee is not qualified.
(d) When an employee does not possess the necessary qualifications to render satisfactory service in the position currently held.
(e) When an employee has been promoted to a position but fails to pass the 30 day probationary period.
(2) All demotions shall be implemented by the department head. If the City employee is demoted against his will, he may appeal to the Mayor. The Mayor shall carefully consider the appeal as explained under §39.12 and notify the employee in writing of the final determination.
(Ord.6638, passed 3-6-79; Am. Ord. 8570, passed 2-5-08)