Alpine County Municipal Code Art. II Definitions

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general provisions herein set forth govern the construction of these rules. (Ord. 533 §2.01, 1991)

“Anniversary date” means each year of employment, after the completion of the probationary period. At this time the employee is eligible for consideration for a merit step increase during the five-step advancement period or for a longevity increase, as applicable. (Ord. 533 §2.02, 1991)

“Applicant” means a person who has submitted a written application for employment in accordance with these rules. The term does not apply to one who has indicated, either orally or in writing other than by means of formal application, any interest in employment. (Ord. 533 §2.03, 1991)

“Appointment” means the offer of and acceptance by a person of a position in the county service in accordance with these rules. (Ord. 533 §2.04, 1991)

“Board” means the board of supervisors of the county. (Ord. 533 §2.05, 1991)

“Class” means a position or group of positions having such degree of similarity that the same title, duties, qualifications, and salary may be applied to each accurately and equitably. (Ord. 533 §2.06, 1991)

“Compensation” means the total compensation, including salary and benefits, paid to an employee by reason of being in county services, but not remuneration given for expenses incidental to the job. (Ord. 533 §2.07, 1991)

“Department head” means the head of an established elected office or appointed department having the appropriate level of authority and supervision over such department or office. (Ord. 533 §2.08, 1991)

“Eligible” means a person who has successfully passed all examinations for a class and whose name is placed on an eligible list. (Ord. 533 §2.09, 1991)

“Eligible list” means the list of all persons eligible for employment in permanently allocated positions in a class. (Ord. 533 §2.10, 1991)

“Employee” means a person occupying a position in county service excluding elected officials and contractors. (Ord. 533 §2.11, 1991)

“Employment date” means the effective date of hiring. (Ord. 533 §2.12, 1991)

“Layoff” means termination of service without fault on the part of the employee because of lack of work, lack of funds, or other causes unrelated to the employee’s job performance. (Ord. 533 §2.13, 1991)

A competitive examination shall be open to all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the particular classification for which the examination is to be held. (Ord. 533 § 2.14, 1991)

“Permanent position” means an employee, after probationary term, in the classified service who occupies a permanent position, whether part- or full-time, in a class which is intended for permanent or career-type employment. (Ord. 533 § 2.15, 1991)

“Selection procedure” means the process of testing, evaluating and investigating the fitness and qualification of applicants. (Ord. 533 § 2.16, 1991)

“Separation” means any termination of employment. Termination may include, but is not limited to, death, discharge, layoff, resignation, retirement or work completion. (Ord. 533 § 2.17, 1991)

“Service to the county” means the total of all positions subject to regulation by the board and the status of a person occupying a position. (Ord. 533 § 2.18, 1991)

“Temporary employees” means any employee who is employed by the county, in a full- or part-time capacity, for a specific type of work and for a period not to exceed nine hundred ninety-nine hours in a calendar year. (Ord. 698 § 2, 2011)

Compensation for employment of temporary employees will be made at the hourly rate adopted by the board of supervisors from time to time based on skills and abilities. Temporary employees shall not be paid for holidays not worked, nor shall they accrue paid vacation leave, sick leave, or any other type of leave with pay, nor shall they be entitled to health insurance, or any other fringe benefits accorded permanent employees. The rate of pay for such employees constitutes complete compensation for service rendered. (Ord. 533 § 2.20, 1991)

“Y” designates that a position has been allocated downward, caused by reclassification, reduction in force, or other administrative act. Incumbents in such a position will not receive step increases or longevity increases until their salary has adjusted to the appropriate level; however, they will be entitled to cost-of-living increases given across the board to employees. (Ord. 533 § 2.21, 1991)