(A) The City Commission has the authority to appoint, and remove, all city employees, except as otherwise provided by statute, ordinance, or contract. Statutes that provide otherwise regarding the termination of employment include:
(1) For police officers, KRS 15.520 applies to police officers that have completed the introductory period, and only to any external citizen complaint or a violation of law enforcement procedures, and requires a hearing conducted by the city in the manner prescribed by KRS 15.520.
(2) For non-elected officers, KRS 83A.080 requires a written reason be provided to the non-elected officer upon termination.
(B) Employees also have the right to terminate their employment at any time and for any reason. The city asks that they provide a written notice at least two weeks prior to their intent to leave in order to assist the city in the smooth transition of their job duties.
(C) Employees cannot use accrued leave time (i.e., vacation, sick, personal) to extend the termination date. The employee's last day actually worked is the date of termination.
(D) In the event of the termination of their employment for any reason, they must return all property of the city, including uniforms, keys, credit cards, mobile phones, computer software and hardware, proprietary and confidential materials, reports, and any other city property that may be in their possession. This property must be returned prior to the last day of employment. All pertinent documentation of said termination shall be entered into the employee's personnel file.
(Ord. 5-11-2023-A, passed 6-8-2023)