(A) It is the responsibility of employees to maintain the minimum qualifications of their classifications as established by the and/or mandated by state or federal law.
(B) The supervisor shall determine the qualifications and requirements for each classification in the town.
(C) Employees failing to maintain the minimum qualifications of their classification, or who do not comply with state and federal requirements may be subject to either termination of employment or a reduction of position.
(D) If a vacancy exists in a classification for which the employee is qualified, the employee may be hired for the position by the supervisor.
(E) An employee who is terminated pursuant to this section may reapply for employment upon meeting the minimum requirements of the classification.
(F) An employee who is reduced in position shall receive the rate of pay of the new classification and may apply for his or her former position when a vacancy becomes available and the requirements of the position have been met.
(G) All employees are expected to make reasonable and diligent efforts to maintain the qualifications of their current classification.
(H) The provisions of layoff and recall shall not be applicable to this section.