(A) The Commission shall approve rules for determining a performance rating. The rules must require that a performance rating for each member, including probationary members, be made at least once every 12 months provided that the Fire Chief and the two ranks below the Fire Chief shall not receive a rating or be involved in the performance rating process other than as stated below. The rating shall be made by one or more of the member’s supervisors, as defined in these rules. The ratings shall be submitted to the Commission and kept on file in the Fire Chief's office under the Fire Chief's supervision. The supervisor shall submit the performance rating into the electronic system and to the member, at which time the appeal period starts. The Commission shall notify each member in writing of the rating that the member received. Appropriate city technology and resources shall provide reasonable support for the rating system adopted by the Commission.
(B) A member who is aggrieved with the performance rating given to the member by the member’s supervisor may appeal to the Commission for a hearing to challenge the rating. The appeal must be filed within ten days after notice of the rating has been sent to the member. The Commission shall affirm, deny, or otherwise modify the rating.
(C) Probationary members shall be rated in accordance with the Joint Apprenticeship Training Program policy.
(Ord. G-22-22, passed 12-13-22)