(A) Initial.
(1) A person initially appointed to a regular position shall be on an initial introductory period of 6 months. (Exception: Police patrolmen are appointed for a period of 365 days.)
(2) While on an initial introductory period, an employee may be dismissed at any time without right of appeal.
(3) The introductory period may be extended for a class of position if it is deemed that a longer period is needed to learn the work and evaluate the effectiveness of the work performed.
(4) An introductory period extended for a class of position may be extended for no longer than 6 months.
(5) Prior to the completion of the initial 6-month introductory period, but not less than 3 months, the employee’s performance shall be evaluated on a preliminary basis by the supervisor or Department Head. A determination shall be made at that time relevant to continuation of the introductory period.
(6) During the initial introductory period, a new employee shall not take vacation time, which has been earned or accrued. If an employee terminates before the end of the initial introductory period, no payment will be made for any benefits earned or accrued.
(B) Promotional.
(1) Any employee who has served an initial introductory period and is promoted from within the county service to a new position shall be on an introductory period (referred to as a promotional introductory period) in the new position for a period of 6 months.
(2) An employee serving a promotional introductory period may be reinstated, without right of appeal, to the position from which he or she was promoted or to a position comparable to the one from which he or she was promoted.
(Order 10, passed 5-27-1998)