(a) Every new regular full-time and regular part-time employee will be required to successfully complete a probationary period. The probationary period for new employees shall begin on the first day for which the employee receives compensation from the employer, and continues for a period of 365 calendar days. A newly hired, probationary employee may be terminated during his probationary period and shall have no appeal over such removal.
(b) A newly promoted employee will be required to successfully complete a probationary period in his newly appointed position. The probationary period for a newly promoted employee shall begin on the effective date of the promotion and shall continue for a period of 180 calendar days. A newly promoted employee who evidences unsatisfactory performance shall be returned to his former position any time during his probationary period. However, in the event the employer feels that the employee's performance warrants further review, the employer shall notify the employee, in writing, specifying the area of his performance that needs improvement, and the employer and employee may mutually agree to an extension of the initial promotional probationary period, not to exceed an additional 180 calendar days.
(Ord. 2785. Passed 12-23-02; Ord. 2821. Passed 12-22-03; Ord. 2858. Passed 12-13-04; Ord. 2895. Passed 12-19-05; Ord. 2926. Passed 12-18-06; Ord. 2952. Passed 11-26-07; Ord. 2980. Passed 12-8-08; Ord. 3013. Passed 12-14-09; Ord. 3072. Passed 12-19-11; Ord. 3097, passed 12-10-12; Ord. 3129. Passed 12-9-13; Ord. 3202. Passed 11-28-16.)