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517 SECTION 9.01— Resignation/Voluntary Termination An employee may leave City service in good standing if performance is satisfactory and he /she submits a notice of resignation in writing at least ten (10) working days prior to the effective date of termination. The City Manager may waive any portion of the notice period. Upon termination, employees must return any and all properties of the City prior to receiving their last paycheck. SECTION 9.02 — Layoff An employee may be laid off at -will. Whenever possible, an employee laid off from one City department will be transferred to a suitable position elsewhere. At least two weeks notice shall be given an employee prior. to layoff or he /she will be given two (2) weeks severance pay. Layoffs will be carried out on the basis of demonstrated j ob performance and efficiency based on the opinion of the Department Head, with the most proficient employees being retained the longest. Seniority within City service may be used to determine the order of layoff among employees with substantially equivalent records of job performance and efficiency with the most senior employees being retained the longest. Temporary and probationary employees will be laid off before regular employees performing similar duties. Layoffs will not be considered disciplinary actions. Layoff of Civil Service employees will be governed by Civil Service Rule. SECTION 9.03 — Unable to perform Essential Job Functions due to a Disabling Condition An employee may be separated due to his/her inability to perform the essential functions of the position due to a disabling condition. Medical information may be required to make this determination. SECTION 9.04 - Retirement Retirement is defined as no longer being actively employed by the City and receiving a monthly annuity from Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) or Paris Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund(PFRRF). Eligible employees may leave employment in accordance with applicable programs and laws. Employees who contribute to TMRS are eligible to retire with five (5) years of service at age 60. Employees are also eligible to retire after twenty (20) years of service at any age. Employees who contribute to the PFRRF are eligible to retire after 20 years at age 55 or when years of service plus age equals 80. 23 Revised 01 -25 -05