For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLOCATION. The assignment of an individual position to an appropriate class on the basis of the kind, difficulty, and responsibility of the work actually performed in the position.
APPOINTING AUTHORITY. The official having power to make appointments.
CLASS. A group of positions, or one position, that has similar duties and responsibilities, requires
like qualifications, and can be equitably compensated by the same salary range.
CLASS SPECIFICATION. The written description of a class containing such of the typical duties, of the class, and the qualifications that are necessary or desirable for the satisfactory performance of the duties of the class.
CLASS TITLE. The official designation or name of the class as stated in the class specification. It shall be used on all personnel records and actions. Working or office titles may be used for purposes of internal administration.
DEMOTION. The change of an employee from a position in one class to a position in another class, having a lower maximum salary rate.
DISCHARGE. An involuntary permanent separation from employment for violation of specific provision of the personnel policies, or other departmental rules and regulations, or any other proper cause.
ELIGIBLE. A person whose name is on an employment list.
EMPLOYEE.
(1) FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE. A person engaged in employment for 37.50 hours or more per week on a permanent or regular basis.
(2) PART-TIME EMPLOYEE. A person engaged in employment for substantially less than 40 hours per week on a permanent or regular basis. Fire Department personnel, among others, are PART- TIME EMPLOYEES.
(3) REGULAR EMPLOYEE or PERMANENT EMPLOYEE. An employee who has been permanently appointed to a full-time or part-time position by the Village Manager. Seasonal employees are not included in this category.
(4) TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE. A person engaged in employment of a nonpermanent and nonrecurring nature, the duration of which does not exceed 90 calendar days in the calendar year. Temporary employment does not entitle one to vacation, holiday, pension, insurance (except workmen's compensation), or sick leave benefits.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY. Spouse or children, which includes a son or daughter who is the employee's biological, adopted, or foster child, stepchild, legal ward, or a child for whom the employee stands in loco parentis.
LAYOFF. The separation of an employee for the purpose of reducing the work force due to reasons not related to fault, delinquency or misconduct on the part of the employee.
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR. The Village Manager or such person as the Village Manager may designate.
POSITION. A group of currently assigned duties and responsibilities requiring the full- or part-time employment of one person. A position may be occupied or vacant.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD. A working test period during which an employee is required to demonstrate his or her fitness for the duties of the position to which he or she is appointed by actual performance of the duties of the position.
PROMOTION. A change in the position of an employee from one class to a position in another class having a higher maximum salary rate.
REALLOCATION. The reassignment of an individual position to an appropriate class on the basis of the kind, difficulty and responsibility of the work actually performed in the position.
RESIGNATION. Voluntary separation from employment on written notification to the Village Manager specifying the date and reason for separation.
RESIDENT. A person who has resided in the village for at least one year immediately preceding the date of application.
SUSPENSION. An involuntary separation from employment for a specified temporary period of time, without pay, for violation of a specific provision of the personnel policies, other departmental rules and regulations, or any other proper cause.
TRANSFER. A change of an employee from one position to another position in the same class or another class having the same maximum salary rate.
(1995 Code, § 37.01) (Ord. 75-53, passed 6-9-1975; Am. Ord. 2003-O-11, passed 2-10-2003; Am. Ord. 2010-O-2, passed 4-26-2010; Am. Ord. 2012-O-13, passed 10-22-2012; Am. Ord. 2015-O-1, passed 1-8-2015; Am. Ord. 2015-O-12, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 2016-O-04, passed 3-28-2016)