(A) It is the responsibility of employees to maintain the minimum qualifications of their classifications as established by the executive officer, his or her designee, or department head and/or mandated by applicable state or federal laws or regulations. The department heads shall determine the qualifications and requirements for each classification in the city.
(B) Employees failing to maintain the minimum qualifications of their classification, or who do not comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, may be subject to either termination of employment or a demotion.
(C) If a vacancy exists in a department for which the employee is qualified, the employee may be recommended for the position by the department head, with final approval granted by the executive officer, his or her designee, or the Board.
(D) (1) An employee who is terminated pursuant to this section may reapply for employment, upon meeting the minimum requirements of the classification. An employee who is demoted shall receive the rate of pay of new classification, and may apply for his or her former position when a vacancy becomes available and the employee can demonstrate his or her compliance with the applicable state or federal laws and regulations pertaining to the position.
(2) All employees are expected to make reasonable and diligent efforts to maintain the qualifications of his or her current classification.
(3) The provisions of layoff and recall shall not be applicable to this section.
(Ord. 2013-7, passed 8-28-2013)