Article 4 — TRANSFER, PROMOTION, DEMOTION AND REINSTATEMENT

A.

No employee shall be transferred to a position for which that person does not possess the minimum qualifications. Upon notice to the personnel director, an employee may be transferred by the appointing authority from one position to another position in a comparable class. For transfer purposes, a comparable class is one with the same maximum salary range, involves performance of similar duties, and requires substantially the same qualifications.

B.

If the transfer involves a change from one department to another, both department directors must consent thereto unless the city manager orders the transfer. Transfers shall not be used for the purpose of effectuating a promotion or demotion, which actions may be accomplished only as provided in the personnel ordinance.

(Ord. 97-4 §1(part), 1997).

A.

Insofar as consistent with the best interests of city service, all vacancies in the competitive service shall be filled by promotion from within the competitive service, after a promotional examination has been given and a promotional list established.

B.

If, in the opinion of the personnel director, it is in the best interests of the city, a vacancy in the position may be filled by an open-competitive examination instead of promotional examination, the personnel director shall arrange for an open competitive examination and for the preparation and certification of an open competitive employment list.

(Ord. 97-4 §1(part), 1997).

The appointing power may demote an employee whose ability to perform the required duties falls below standard or for disciplinary purposes. Upon request of the employee, and with the consent of the appointing power, demotion may be made to a vacant position. No employee shall be demoted to a position for which he or she does not possess the minimum qualifications. Disciplinary demotions shall be in accordance with the Chapter 4.03 of this title.

(Ord. 97-4 §1(part), 1997).

With the approval of the appointing authority, a regular employee or probationary employee who has completed at least six months of probationary service and who has resigned with a good record, may be

reinstated within two years of the effective date of resignation to a vacant position in the same or comparable class. Upon reinstatement, the employee shall be subject to the probationary period prescribed for the class as if a new employee. No credit for former employment shall be granted in computing salary, vacation, sick leave or other benefits except on the specific recommendation of the appointing authority at the time of reinstatement.

(Ord. 97-4 §1(part), 1997).

An employee wishing to leave city service in good standing shall file with the appointing authority a written resignation stating the effective date and reasons for leaving, at least two weeks before leaving the service, unless such time limit is waived by the appointing authority. A statement as to the resigned employee's service performance and other pertinent information shall be forwarded to the personnel director. Failure to give notice as required by this rule shall be cause for denying future employment by the city.

(Ord. 97-4 §1(part), 1997).