For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPOINTING AUTHORITY. That person responsible for making appointments within the competitive service, in all cases, the City Manager or Council.
BOARD. The Personnel Board of the city.
CHARTER. The Charter of the City of Eureka.
CITY. The City of Eureka, California.
COMPENSATION PLAN. The system of compensation covering all classes and positions within the city service and intended to provide fair compensation for all classes in the position classification plan with the range of compensation of each class being relative to all other classes.
COMPETITIVE SERVICE. The positions and employment which are included or which may hereafter be included under the personnel system by the provisions of this subchapter or the personnel rules and regulations.
COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Eureka.
DAY. Calendar day unless otherwise stated.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD. A working test period during which an employee is required to demonstrate their fitness for the duties to which they are appointed by the actual performance of the duties of the position, and prior to attaining permanent status.
SUSPENSION. The temporary removal from duty of an employee without pay for disciplinary reasons.
(‘63 Code, § 2-5.102) (Ord. 203-C.S., passed 4-6-73; Am. Ord. 609-C.S., passed 9-3-96; Am. Ord. 950-C.S., passed 9-5-23)