2005-014-RES AUTHORIZING NEW PERSONNEL POLICIES HANDBOOK

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"'.-.~:- ';~ ',,'~, An interview Committee, which includes at a minimum, the supervisor of the vacancy and Human Resources Director or designee, will interview the top applicants and make a selection subject to approval of the City Manager. SECTION 3.05 - Promotion Policy A promotion is the assignment of an employee from a position in one class to a position in another class having a higher maximum salary. It is City policy to provide promotional opportunities whenever possible. A selection process may be limited to City employees or such employees may be given preference in application and/or consideration. SECTION 3.06 - Temporary Promotions The City Manager upon recommendation by the Human Resources Officer may authorize a temporary promotion to ensure proper performance of City functions if a position is vacant or its regular incumbent is absent for an extended period of time. Temporary promotions will not be used to circumvent normal selection procedures. Temporary promotions or transfers will not be construed as a promise of transfer or promotion of the employee when the job is filled through the regular procedures. Employees involved will not acquire any status , rights or pay in the classifications to which temporarily promoted or assigned unless it is administratively determined to be appropriate or necessary. SECTION 3.07 - Transfers A transfer is the assignment of an employee from one position to another of equal maximum salary. A transfer within a department may be effected at any time by a department head for administrative convenience or upon request of an employee. A transfer to a different department may be made by the agreement of the department heads with approval of the City Manager and with the affected employee being given at least one-week notice of the department change. SECTION 3.08 - Non-disciplinary Demotions A demotion is the assignment of an employee from a position in one class to a position in another class having a lower maximum salary. With the approval of the City Manager and if qualified to perform the duties of the lower position, an employee may be administratively demoted at his or her own request as an alternative to layoff when hislher position is eliminated. Such demotions will not be considered disciplinary actions or disqualify the employees involved from consideration for future advancement. Demotions effected as alternatives to layoffs may be fully or partially rescinded at any time. 12 Revised 01.25.05