(A) The rules and procedures concerning the rating of past performance shall require that a performance rating shall be made every six months of each member of the Police Department. For one six-month period, the officer shall be rated by his or her immediate superior officer; the following six-month rating shall be by the Chief of the Department or a superior designated by the Chief; and the third six-month performance rating of an officer shall be made by a superior officer designated by the Police Commission. In no instance shall the same officer rate anyone twice within an 18-month period. The rating officer shall discuss with the officer the rating to be given to him or her and the reasons therefor.
(B) The ratings shall be submitted to the Chief of the Department and kept on file in his or her office or in the police headquarters under the Chief's supervision. The Chief of the Department shall notify each member in writing of the rating which that member received. The rules and procedures shall provide that if any member is aggrieved with the performance ratings given to him or her, he or she shall have the right to appeal to the Commission for a review of the rating within ten days after notice has been sent to him or her; and the Commission shall have the authority to affirm or correct the rating.
(Ord. G-82-925, passed 1-4-1982)