(A) Objective. The probationary period shall be regarded as an integral part of the examination process and shall be utilized for closely observing the employee's work, for securing the most effective adjustment of a new employee to his or her position, and for rejecting any employee whose performance does not meet the required work standard. The probationary period shall not be less than 60 days nor more than six months in accordance with the discretion of the Village Manager.
(B) Duration. Every person appointed by the Village Manager to a regular position shall be required to complete successfully a probationary period as provided.
(C) Dismissal. At any time during the probationary period, the appointing authority with approval of the Village Manager may remove an employee if, in his or her opinion, observation, and evaluation of the employee during the probationary period, indicates that such employee is unable or unwilling to perform the duties of the position satisfactorily or that his or her habits and dependability do not merit his or her continuance in the service. On such removal, the appointing authority shall forthwith report in writing to the Village Manager and to the employee removed, his or her actions and reasons therefor. An employee who is found to have been appointed through fraud or error shall be removed.
(D) Probationary period reports. At least ten days prior to the expiration of an employee's probationary period, the appointing authority shall notify the Village Manager in writing whether the services of the employee have been satisfactory and whether he or she will continue the employee in his or her position. A copy of such notice shall be given to the employee.
(E) Restoration of dismissed employee to appropriate list. If an employee is removed from his or her position during, or the end of, his or her probationary period and the Village Manager determines that he or she is suitable for appointment to another position, his or her name may be restored to the list from which it was certified.
(F) An employee promoted to fill a vacancy who does not successfully complete his or her probationary period. An employee promoted to fill a vacancy who does not successfully complete his or her probationary period may, on recommendation of the appointing authority be reinstated in a position in the class occupied by the employee immediately prior to his or her promotion if a vacancy in that class exists at that time or shall be placed on a reemployment list awaiting appointment for a position for which he or she is eligible.
(1995 Code, § 37.28) (Ord. 75-53, passed 6-9-1975)