(A) The tenure of every full-time, permanent officer, or employee in the nonexempt service of the city shall be during good behavior and efficient service, but any such officer or employee may be removed or otherwise disciplined for just cause, including but not limited to incompetency, inefficiency, dishonesty, drunkenness, immoral conduct, insubordination, discourteous treatment of the public, neglect of duty, violation of the provisions of the City Charter or the ordinances of the city, violation of the laws of the state or the United States of America, violation of the rules of the City Manager or the Personnel Director or a department head, or any other acts of misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office.
(B) The Personnel Director shall promulgate rules which shall provide elaboration on the reasons for which employees may be removed or otherwise disciplined. Such rules shall be effective from and after the time that they are approved by the City Manager.
(C) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the right of the city to lay off or separate any officer or employee from the nonexempt service in the event any position is abolished or for lack of work or lack of funds. ('70 Code, § 153.11; amend. Ord. 2297, passed 12-22-81)