Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code Art. V Training and Observation Period

The training and observation period is the specified time during which a newly appointed employee's performance of duties and responsibilities in a City class of position is evaluated.

(Ord. 87-1 § 2, 1987)

All City employees shall serve a training and observation period as established by applicable memorandum of understanding.

(Ord. 87-1 § 2, 1987)

In six-month training and observation periods, if the department manager feels the normal training and observation period is not long enough to fairly evaluate the trainee employee's performance, an extension of up to three months may be authorized by the City Administrator. The extension request and the approval or denial of the request shall all take place prior to the completion of the initial training and observation period. Requests for extensions will be determined on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration whether the extension will assist the trainee employee meet the minimum performance standards of the job.

(Ord. 87-1 § 2, 1987)

At any time during a training and observation period, if the department manager determines that the employee has failed to meet performance standards, the employee shall be removed from the position.

(Ord. 87-1 § 2, 1987)

An unsuccessful trainee employee who had regular status in a City position has the right to return to that position if vacant at the salary range/step previously held.

(Ord. 87-1 § 2, 1987)

Upon the successful completion of a training and observation period, an employee is granted status in that class of position. This status can be granted only at the end of the training and observation period, or any approved extension thereof, by the appointing authority upon recommendation of the department manager.

(Ord. 87-1 § 2, 1987)