(A) Layoff may be appropriate due to the following:
(1) Elimination of a position in the work force;
(2) Failure of an employee to successfully complete the probationary period following promotion or transfer when the City Manager determines that there is no other position available for which the employee is qualified;
(3) Material change in the duties of the position for which the employee lacks the necessary skills, knowledge or aptitude when the City Manager determines that there is no other position available for which the employee has the necessary skills, knowledge or aptitude; or
(4) Completion of a temporary appointment; or
(5) Any legitimate business reason.
(B) When it is appropriate to layoff employees, the Department Director shall decide which employees are to be laid off, and shall report their findings and recommendations to the City Manager. Employee performance shall be the major factor in determining the order in which employees are laid off. Employees who are laid off shall be given preference when new appointments are made.
(C) A layoff of more than one year shall constitute a break in service for the purpose of preferential appointment under this title.
(D) Employees who are laid off shall be given either 30 days written notice before being laid off or 160 hours of severance pay.
(Am. Ord. 99-01, passed 3-9-99; Am. Ord. 2019-10, passed 9-10-19)