(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALL PERSONS. Everyone now employed or hereafter employed by the village, including those defined by Charter §§ 8.01 and 8.02. Exempt and nonexempt employee exceptions shall be those temporary employees of exceptional professional or scientific qualifications engaged as consultants for limited periods of time.
RESIDE. To live, dwell, abide, stay, remain, lodge in the village.
(B) Bona fide residents. All persons now employed in or hereafter appointed to a permanent position in the village service shall be bona fide residents of the village, six months from the time of appointment, or in the case of positions having a probationary period, six months after the completion thereof, except as hereinafter provided.
(1) All present employees of the village who at the time of the effective date of this section may reside outside the limits of the village, so long as they remain at their presently indicated residences;
(2) Employees in classifications in which there are shortages of qualified applicants as determined by the Village Manager with the approval of Council;
(3) The department heads appointed by the Village Manager shall be required to reside within the corporate limits of the village, provided however, such officers may reside outside of the village with the authorization of Council; or
(4) The Village Manager appointed by Village Council shall be required to reside within the corporate limits of the village unless Council authorizes otherwise.
(C) Appeal. Any employee who believes to be aggrieved by the terms of this section shall have the right to appeal to the Village Manager requesting permission to live outside the village. The Village Manager may grant permission to live outside the corporate limits of the village with the approval of Council.
(1995 Code, § 37.35) (Ord. 75-53, passed 6-9-1975; Am. Ord. 77-O-18, passed 4-25-1977)
Cross-reference:
Qualifications, see Charter § 3.02