(A) With the exception of appointments to positions in the Police Division and Fire Division, employees appointed from original appointment eligible lists and from promotional eligible lists shall serve a minimum probationary period of six months. Employees appointed to positions in the Police and Fire Divisions shall serve a minimum probationary period of 12 months. During the probationary period, the performance and conduct of the employee shall be subject to close scrutiny and evaluation.
(B) A probationary employee may be removed or demoted at any time during the probationary period upon written notice by the City Manager to the employee. Any such removal or demotion shall not be subject to appeal through any grievance procedure or to the Personnel Appeals Board.
(C) A probationary employee shall be granted permanent status after satisfactory completion of the probationary period. ('70 Code, § 153.09; amend. Ord. 2297, passed 12-22-81)