(A) Upon the department head's recommendation and the Mayor's approval an employee may be laid off because of lack of work or funds.
(B) Layoffs shall be:
(1) Determined on the basis of the needs of the city.
(2) Determined with consideration to merit and job performance of the person considered for layoff.
(3) Determined with part-time, temporary, seasonal and probationary employees in a class being considered for a layoff prior to permanent employees.
(C) Two (2) weeks before the effective date of the layoff of a permanent employee the Mayor, through the department head, shall in writing:
(1) Notify the employee of the layoff;
(2) Explain to him or her the reasons for the layoff; and
(3) Certify whether his or her service has been satisfactory.
(D) An employee who has a satisfactory record of service, and is laid off, shall be eligible for re-employment in another position, provided that the employee meets the qualifications for the position and that the position is vacant.
(Ord. 01-03, passed 1-15-01)