§ 9.40. Layoffs and Suspensions.

A.

Reasons for layoff will include without limitation the following:

1.

Shortage of funds or work;

2.

The abolition of the position or classification;

3.

Other material changes in the duties or organization; or

4.

For related reasons which are outside the employee's control or which do not reflect discredit upon the service of the employee.

B.

Layoff Procedure.

1.

The City Manager may eliminate positions or classifications in the best interests of the city after consulting with the affected department head.

2.

The duties performed by any employee laid off may be reassigned to other employees already working.

3.

The department head shall give written notice to the employee of the proposed layoff.

C.

Eligibility and Reinstatement.

1.

An employee who has been laid off and in good standing who is not otherwise disqualified will be given preference for reinstatement to any position that becomes vacant provided that the employee meets the minimum entry-level qualifications.

2.

Once the employee has been reinstated into a position the employee will have a 90-day probationary period to adequately perform the duties of the new position. If in the judgment of the department head, the employee fails within the 90 day probationary period to adequately perform the duties of the new position, the employee will be terminated without further reinstatement rights pursuant to 4.20 above.