(A) Performance reports. Performance ratings relative to the conduct and capacity of all employees in the classified service shall be completed annually by the department heads on forms prescribed by the City Manager. Such performance reports shall be filed with the office of the City Manager, a copy retained by the department head, and a copy presented to the employee.
(B) Appeal from rating. Upon receipt of an annual performance rating, an employee, dissatisfied with such rating, may request a review of such rating with the department head. If the employee is still not satisfied with the final rating or any adjustment in the rating made by the department head after such review, the employee may appeal his or her rating to the Commission provided such appeal is filed within 60 days of the time the performance report originally was filed with the City Manager. Such request for review by the Commission shall identify the issue or issues on the performance rating which the appellant believes are improper and the reasons therefor. The Commission then shall conduct a hearing and may determine that: the evaluation stand unaltered; all or a part of the evaluation be expunged from the employee's personnel file; the individual rating be raised or lowered; or any other appropriate remedy. The Commission shall not alter or expunge a performance evaluation unless the employee establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the rater or reviewer abused his or her discretion producing an inaccurate, unfair or prejudicial evaluation.
(Ord. 12-1972, passed 7-20-72; Am. Ord. 22-1999, passed 9-29-99; Am. Ord. 12-2002, passed 10-2-02)