(A) Reinstatement.
(1) Return from military leave. A city employee who returns from military leave in a timely manner shall be reappointed in accordance with applicable law.
(2) Rehire after layoff. An employee with regular status who has been laid off may be rehired within one year from the effective date of layoff.
(3) Reinstatement as a result of successful appeal. An employee who has been dismissed, demoted or suspended for insufficient reasons, as determined through appeal, may be reinstated as specified in the appeal decision.
(B) Promotion. Vacancies in the classified service may be filled by promotion whenever practicable and in the best interest of the city. Promotions shall be based upon merit and shall be made in accordance with the procedures established in this title. Major factors in determining promotions are:
(1) Establishing that employee meets the minimum qualifications of the recruitment announcement;
(2) Results of competitive examination when applicable;
(3) Personnel evaluation reports;
(4) Education, experience and training;
(5) Length of service.
(C) Transfer. An employee may be transferred within a department, or from one department to another with the consent of the employee, the Department Director, and the City Manager.
(1) An employee hired by a temporary appointment may not be transferred to a regular position.
(2) An employee who desires a transfer shall send a written request to the Department Director, the City Manager, and the Personnel Officer.
(3) A pregnant employee may request a transfer as allowed by applicable law.
(D) Demotion. An employee may be demoted into a lower level position vacancy for which the employee is qualified for lack of work, for cause, or at the employee’s request. If an employee requests a demotion in writing the Department Director, with the approval of the City Manager, may make such a demotion. In such cases, the demotion will be deemed to have been made on a voluntary basis.
(Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19)