(A) Policy. The city intends to offer continuous employment to all employees. However, conditions arise which necessitate the termination of an employee, including dismissal for just cause, resignation, or retirement.
(B) Dismissal for just cause.
(1) An employee may be dismissed for just cause. Just cause includes, but is not limited to, abuse of sick leave (see § 35.017(C)(6)), excessive tardiness (see § 35.021(C)), committing any of the offenses resulting in immediate termination (see § 35.021(B)), failure to perform his or her work in a satisfactory manner, departmental reorganization, or lack of work.
(2) All employees being dismissed for just cause may be given a determination hearing, if they request a hearing in writing within one week of the termination to the personnel director. Employees shall be entitled to oral or written notice of the charges against them. Employees may be given the opportunity to present response, either in person or in writing.
(C) Resignation. An employee may submit a letter of resignation for a voluntary and permanent separation of employment. In order to resign in good standing, an employee must provide a minimum of two weeks’ notice prior to the last date of work.
(D) Retirement. An employee planning to retire should notify his or her supervisor or department head at least one month in advance of the scheduled date of retirement.
(`81 Code, § 35.22) (Ord. 1848, passed 3-18-86; Am. Ord. 95-2167, passed 3-6-95)