§ 2-101. Probationary period of employment.

(a)

An employee appointed to a position shall serve a probationary period of six (6) months. An employee may be dismissed during the probationary period at any time the department director feels the employee is not satisfactorily performing the assigned duties. A probationary employee dismissed may not appeal such action. An employee serving a probationary period shall receive all benefits provided in accordance with this policy.

(b)

At the end of the period of probation, the department director will recommend to the human resources director whether the employee will be retained or dismissed. If retained, the employee shall be considered a regular status employee. Any employee who has successfully completed a probationary period and is classified as a regular employee shall not serve another probationary period.

(c)

No employee shall remain on probation for more than nine (9) months.

(Ord. of 8-3-87, § 1.4.6; Amend. of 2-1-10; Amend. of 05-16-2016(1))