(A) Establishment. The Mayor and Council, in establishing a reduction in force policy, shall consider recommendations from the Civil Service Commission, but shall not be bound by them. Prior to the adoption of a reduction in force policy, the Mayor and Council shall, after giving reasonable notice to each police officer and firefighter by first class mail, conduct a public hearing.
(B) Factors. The Mayor and Council shall adopt a reduction in force policy which shall consider factors including but not limited to the following:
(1) The multiple job skills recently or currently being performed by the employee;
(2) The knowledge, skills and abilities of the employee;
(3) The performance appraisal of the employee, including any recent or pending disciplinary actions involving the employee;
(4) The employment policies and staffing needs of the Department, together with contracts, ordinances and statutes related thereto;
(5) Required federal, state or local certifications or licenses; and
(6) Seniority.
(Prior Code, § 40-96)