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CITY OF EULESS
CIVIL SERVICE POLICY REVIEW 031111T1
August 9, 1991
9:00 a.m.
MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The Civil Service Comission Policy Review Committee met in a
regular meeting on Friday, August 9, 1991 at 9:00 a.m. in the
downstairs Administration Building Conference Room.
O—issi K Maobe2s Present
Willie Mae McCormick, Commissioner
issioner
Tommy Barnes, Acting Chairman
David Gilfillan, Alternate
COunissian Members Absent
Henry Boatright, Chairman
Staff Members Present
Ruth Alley, Personnel Manager
Alice Cahill, Personnel Technician
Caasoittee Meohers Present
Essie Dougherty, Library
Margarita Franco, Police Department
Diana Kopecky, Fiscal/Human Resources
Mark Lipman, Fire Department
Nick Mitchell, Community Services
Jeff Murphy, Streets/Utilities
Jerry Payton, Community Development
Don Scott, Police Department
Scott Stamps, Fire Department
Ron Williamson, Police Department
Paul Wrzesinski, Streets/Utilities
Oa�ittee M®bers Absent
Linda Free, Administrative Services
Scott Parsley, Fire Department
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II. Mr. Gilfillan opened the meeting with the invocation.
III. The July 12, 1991 Minutes were corrected as follows:
Page 6 of July 12, 1991 Minutes - Section 10.20 ASP C:
[Social Security - Regular full-time employees are not
participants in the Federal Social Security System, except for
MEDICARE deductions only, as of April 1, 1986. Effective July 1,
1991, the Federal law mandates that all employees not covered
under the Texas Municipal Retirement System will be covered by
00¢0x/ 0 o ` a qualifying retirement program. ]
Page 14 of July 12, 1991 Minutes - Section 11.02 F.4.d. When the
appeal as determined by the Council does warrant a hearing, the
Council shall acknowledge in writing to the employee and the City
Manager receipt of the appeal, and the date and time of the
hearing. The hearing shall be held on the date of the next
regularly scheduled meeting or within fifteen (15) [business]
days of the date the appeal is received, . . .
Page 15 of July 12, 1991 Minutes - Section 11.02 G.5. Change
"Department Head's" to "Director's".
CHAPTER 9 - DIS IMAINE AM) APPEALS
The Committee recommended Section 9.03 be approved to read as follows:
Section 9.03 - Disciiplinffly Aaim
In the interest of good discipline and efficiency, and for just
cause, a 000X000 C/$00 [Manager or Director] may issue a verbal
reprimand, written reprimand, demote an employee, suspend an
employee without pay up to thirty (30) [calendar] days or
terminate an employee. The seriousness of the violation should
determine the level at which the disciplinary action would begin.
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[The Manager or Supervisor must notify the employee within ten
(10) business days [from the date the supervisor is made aware]
of any alleged incident which is cause for reprimand or
disciplinary action.]
Any disciplinary action taken shall be a written order
specifying:
(AwrrICN:)
[The date, time, and place of the alleged incident requiring the
reprimand or disciplinary action.]
A. The cause for discipline
B. The specific reason supporting the cause
C. The discipline to be imposed
D. The effective dates
E. The right of the employee to appeal within ten [business]
days
The written disciplinary action shall be filed with the Personnel
Department and a copy shall be served personally to the employee
or mailed to him at his last ]mown address by certified mail,
return receipt requested.
If the disciplinary action takes the form of a verbal or written
reprimand the ØpØ/ØØ/00 /O1 [disciplinary action form]
should be used. The incidents leading up to the disciplinary
action, the action taken at this time, and the employee's
statement should be included on this 00000 /ono [disciplinary
action form]. The employee must sign the Mg [form] and a copy
must be sent to the Personnel Department. [If the employee
refuses to sign the form it should be so stated on the form.]
During investigation, hearing, or trial of an employee on any
civil cause or criminal charge when suspension would be in the
interest of the City, and employee may be suspended without pay
for the duration of the proceedings.
The Committee recommended Section 9.04 be approved to read as follows:
SIETMOIN 9.04DNN71`iCN -
An employee may be demoted for just cause and in the interest of
good discipline. Demotion may be accomplished by reducing his pay
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within the pay grade of the position he holds or by assigning him to a
position of lower grade or both. An employee who is so demoted shall
be given [written] notice by his poopyrowy /y1100¢ [Director] or
supervisor of the reasons for such action.
An employee may request or accept voluntary demotion when
assignment to a less difficult or responsible work would be to
his advantage or in the interest of the City.
CHAPTER 10
�PtOY� AND IEAVE PRAGTIC�
The Committee recommended Section 10.01 A-I be approved to read as
follows:
SECTION 10.01 - HOLIDAYS
A. Employees, other than temporary and part-time employees,
shall be eligible for paid holidays.
B. A new employee whose first working day is the day after a
paid holiday shall not be paid for that holiday.
C. An employee who is terminating his employment and whose last
day as a paid employee is the day before a holiday shall not
be paid for that holiday.
D. As many employees as possible shall be given each holiday
off without loss of pay. Ally [regular full-time]
employees, except employees of the Fire and Police
Departments, who are required to work on a holiday which is
a work day, shall in addition to their regular pay for that
day, be paid for the actual time worked.
E. An employee who is on leave of absence without pay shall not
be paid for official holidays.
F. When an official holiday occurs on a scheduled work day of a
O [regular] part-time employee, and he works the day
preceding and following the holiday, such employee shall be
entitled to the holiday and shall receive pay for the number
of hours he normally would have worked.
G. An employee who is absent without permission or without
making advance arrangements on the working day immediately
preceding or following a holiday shall lose pay for the
holiday as well as for the other day or days off.
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H. When the City Council declares a special holiday, it shall
be observed as provided above.
I. Employees wishing to observe religious holidays not listed
hereon shall at their option be given time off without pay
or have the time charged to compensatory time off or
vacation time off.
The Committee requested Section 10.01 J be tabled for further
discussion at the September 13th meeting.
J. Paid holidays include:
1. New Year's Day January 1st
2. Memorial Day rant Monday in May
3. Independence Day July 4th
4. Labor Day First Monday in September
5. Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
[6. Day after Thanksgiving Friday following Thanksgiving]
7. Christmas Day December 25
8. An additional day selected by the employee and approved by
his 00 0fC/.I1 [Director.]
9. Such other days as the City Council may from time to time
determine.
The Committee recommended Section 10.02 be tabled for further
discussion at the September 13th meeting.
SECTION 10.02 - VKATIQs
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MC ` t/OX/10/CIO / `/Y `/ Vacation leave shall begin to
accrue at the end of the first full month of employment but no
employee shall be allowed to use any vacation leave until he has
completed one (1) year's service. A0/04001000/W011000 /P0
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4X/000/010/0 /0X/000X0/fOr/f00/00 / No new employee
shall be paid any vacation leave earned if he leaves the service
of the City, voluntarily or otherwise, during his probationary
period.
After ten [five (5)] years of service, an employee shall be
entitled to three weeks of vacation. 3100$00$/00 / XX/0 0
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After 15 [sixteen (16) ] years of service, an employee shall be
entitled to four weeks of vacation. Vacation leave shall accrue
at a rate of 13.33 hours per month to a maximum of 160 hours per
year.
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[Hours for vacation leave will accrue as follows:
1 - 5 years @ 3.08 hours per pay period
6 - 15 years @ 4.62 hours per pay period
16 + years @ 6.15 hours per pay period
The increased rate of Vacation accrual will begin on the 5th
anniversary but may not be used until the 6th year anniversary
date.
Example: At 5 years, ten (10) days vacation is available to be used.
At 6 years, fifteen (15) days vacation is available to be
used.
Due to the shift differential for firefighters, the following
accrual rates for vacation will apply:
1 - 5 years @ 4.62 hours per pay period
6 - 15 years @ 6.92 hours per pay period
16 + years @ 9.23 hours per pay period]
A. 0000000y [Directors] and 00000/0000 [Managers] shall
schedule vacations giving due consideration to the needs of
the service and the ability of the remaining staff to
perform the work of the division. The employee shall be
permitted to take his vacation at such time in the judgment
of the 0000004 [Director] or PA/WOO/WOO [Manager] as
will best serve the interest of the City and the employee.
B. Upon termination of service with the City, either
voluntarily or otherwise, an employee who has completed one
year's service shall be paid all unused vacation leave to
date of termination, but in no event to exceed two year's
accumulated leave.
C. Official holidays occurring during a vacation shall be added
to the vacation time.
D. Earned vacation time shall not be approved in periods of 4
00Y [less than one-half days] O/X0$0 unless such schedule
will not interfere with the duties of the departments, or
such schedule is necessary to meet an emergency.
E. No cash payment for unused vacation leave shall be made
except upon termination, retirement or death of an employee.
Cash payments in lieu of vacation to persons currently
employed shall not be permitted.
F. Maximum accumulation - No employee will be permitted to
carry over more than g0/0 [one (1) year's accumulation]
into any new anniversary year.
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The Committee recommended Section 10.03 A - F be tabled for further
discussion at the September 13th meeting.
SECTION 10.03 S]X IEAVE
The intent of sick leave is to preclude a loss of income for
absences due to illness or injury during the employee's regular
work week.
Sick leave days shall be used for absences during the regularly
scheduled work week due to disability resulting from illness or
injury, to the extent of the total number of days the employee
has accumulated, and any other requirements are met. Pay for each
day of sick leave utilized will be calculated at the employee's
straight time hourly rate. An employee scheduled to work on a
Saturday or Sunday at premium pay who is absent due to illness or
injury shall not be entitled to sick pay for that day.
A. Sick leave shall be accrued by all 0000 [regular]
full-time employees on the basis of 00/000 ` /W/000K/XOXX
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period for employees with zero - twenty (0 - 20) years of
service. Due to the shift differential for Firefighters, the
accrual rate for sick leave with zero - twenty (0-20) years
of service is 6.92 hours per pay period,] or a total of 120
hours for each year of employment. Sick leave may be
accumulated to a maximum of 90 days (720) hours and any
unused sick leave accumulated during the calendar year shall
be carried to the employee's credit for the next year
provided it does not exceed the maximum of 90 days.
B. After twenty (20) years of service an employee shall begin
to accrue additional sick leave at the rate of 0,0/0000
Y0 /OO /XOXX / 14f /OX / XOYytWill [6.15 hours per pay
period. Firefighters shall begin to accrue additional sick
leave at the rate of 9.23 hours per pay period. Additional
sick leave may be accrued] up to a total of thirty (30)
additional days and an aggregate maximum of one-hundred and
twenty (120) days at the end of OX$ [the] twenty-sixth(26th)
anniversary.
C. Sick leave shall accumulate to an employee during his first
six months of service but / [will not be] granted
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E. After an employee's accumulated sick leave has been
exhausted, unused vacation leave or compensatory time off
may be used as sick leave when requested. When absence due
to illness exceeds the amount of paid leave earned and
authorized, the employee shall be placed on leave of absence
without pay.
F. Employees who become ill during the period of their vacation
may request that their vacation be temporarily terminated
and their time charged to sick leave. Vacation days unused
may then be taken later in the year at such time as may be
designated by the employee's 00000000A1000 [Director or
Manager.]
The Committee recommended Section 10.03 G to read as follows:
G. Sick leave may be used for medical, dental or ocular
appointments OW00/000000/0000000/W040#00. Absence
during working hours for this purpose must be authorized by
the Y691#00TWyl#Mi ' jCOy0I gI [Director or Manager. ]
The Committee recommended Section 10.03 H - J.4 be tabled for further
discussion at the September 13th meeting.
H. On separation from the service of the City, voluntarily or
otherwise, no employee shall receive any pay for any
accumulated sick leave.
I. Sick leave shall be for the purpose of permitting an
employee to be relieved of his duties during actual illness
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himself or his dependents. Sick leave may also be used for
visits to the doctor or dentist and when an employee's
dependent is ill or incapacitated and requires the
employee's care or presence. For the purpose of authorizing
sick leave, see dependent in "Definitions".] Employees who
use their sick leave without just cause as it is earned, or
fail to accumulate it may be dismissed from the service. A
0000010 /4 `/AVY XO//F000 [Director or Manager] may
require of an employee a signed statement from a licensed
physician attesting to any illness of such employee [or his
dependent] for which sick leave is used. [A Director or
Manager may disallow sick leave pay in the absence of
satisfactory proof. Also, the Director or Manager may
require an employee to furnish a statement from the
attending physician confirming the employee's ability to
resume his or her job duties before permitting the employee
to return to work.]
J. No City employee shall be entitled to sick leave while
absent from duty on account of the following causes:
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1. Disability arising from any sickness or injury
purposely inflicted or caused by willful misconduct.
2. Sickness or disability sustained while on leave of
absence without pay.
3. Disability acquired as a result of [gainful employment]
[in] another job.
4. Ordinary tiredness or restlessness.
The Committee recommended Section 10.04 be tabled for further
discussion at the September 13th meeting.
SECTION 10.04 - OOCUFATIC WL DUAEMIZTY OR INJURY IB?iVF/1)ICAL
CARE
An employee injured in the course of his employment shall be
granted occupational disability or injury leave and medical aid
and hospital services as prescribed by the Texas Workman's
Compensation Act.
A. All employees while on occupation injury or disability leave
shall continue to earn vacation and sick leave at the
regular rate.
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[B. An employee who is injured on the job must report the
accident or injury to his supervisor immediately. The supervisor
will direct the employee to obtain the necessary medical
treatment. ]
C. When an employee is injured on the job, the job foreman or
supervisor shall complete the 000000Y/Y00044 [First Report
of Injury] required by the Workman's Compensation Act within
the time limits established. Subsequent reports must be
filed according to the Act. Where an accident causes serious
bodily injury or death to an employee, the gywegy/m00
[Director] and the YOY0000¢X [Insurance] Department must be
notified immediately.
D. The employee shall have the sole right to select or choose
the persons or facilities to furnish medical aid,
chiropractic services, hospital services and nursing.
However, if the employee wishes, the City may make such
selection for him. Emergency treatment is to be obtained
from the hospital designated by the City Manager.
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E. An employee who is able to return to work in light duty
status may be required to work in a different department and
perform duties not contained within his current
classification.
F. It is the responsibility of the employee to contact his
supervisor while he is on occupational injury leave at least
once every five working days, if he is physically able to do
so.
G. Injury leave shall be limited to six (6) months. This leave
may be extended by the City Manager/City Council at their
discretion.
H. Injury leave shall not be deducted from accrued sick leave
or vacation time.
AmITIQ1: [REREN ZO Tim]
[I. An employee who has been off work due to an on-the-job
injury for any length of time; or any employee who is off
work for more than three (3) [working] days for a non-job
related injury, will be required to get a doctor's full
release, and then take and pass a physical examination
before returning to work status. (Except for firefighters
who must get a full release after four (4) days off.) The
examination will be performed by the physician designated by
the City and will be paid for by the City.]
The Committee recommended Section 10.18.C.1 be tabled for further
discussion at the September 13th meeting. The Committee raided
the Uniform Allowance be consistently applied to all departments.
1. Uniform Allowance - The City will provide for uniforms,
special clothing, safety equipment and cleaning services in
certain departments. Since these requirements change from
time to time it is not possible to be specific.
Generally, these allowances are limited to the Department of
Public Safety (Fire and Police) , however, other departments
will extend this allowance to some degree. Employees should
refer to their supervisor for the specific applicability of
this allowance to their assignment.
The City reserves the right to issue, suspend or revoke this
special allowance at any time to any employee where no
conflict exists with preemptive law.
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The Committee recommended Chapter 2 Definitions be approved to read
(and amended) as follows:
CHAPTER 1103
DEFINITIONS
The words and terms used in these rules shall have the meaning
indicated as follows unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
2.01 Address
The street and number of the residence or the Post Office Box
mailing address.
ADDITION:
f 've Ieave]
An involuntary absence with pay imposed by an appointing
authority used for the purpose of conducting investigations.]
2.02 Allocation
The assignment of a single position to its proper class in
accordance with the duties performed, and the authority and
responsibility exercised.
2.03 4A1 j1 icasit
A person who, according to established procedure, has made
written application for employment. This does not include so
called interest or registration cards.
2.04 An oiiiting Auttloc'ity
The City Manager or his designate.
2.05 Appointment
The offer to and acceptance by a person of a position in the City
service in accordance with the provisions of the Personnel Rules.
2.06 Call Badc
Unscheduled or emergency return to work outside of normal hours
or on a holiday or day off at the order of a supervisor.
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ADDITIQi: [Husirreees Day]
[The normal Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. day
during which the City administrative offices are open for
business.]
2.07 cgrtinficgt
The process by which qualified applicants on an appropriate
eligibility list are referred by the Personnel Department for an
employment interview.
2.08 Civil Smviae aooissian
The body composed of members appointed by the City Council for
periods of time as designated in City Ordinance No. 498 for the
purpose of setting policy, delegating authority and serving as an
appellate body for employee appeals.
2.09 Civil Service Sys't�ea
The system as created by the City Council and governed by the
Catanission including employees, rules and regulations and
standard procedures.
2.10 Class
The position or group of positions established under these rules
sufficiently similar in respect to the duties, responsibilities
and authority thereof, that the same descriptive title may be
used to designate each position allocated to the class, that the
same requirements as to education, experience, capacity,
knowledge, efficiency, ability and other qualifications should be
required of the incumbents, that the same test of fitness may be
used to choose qualified employees and that the same schedule of
compensation can be made to apply with equity.
2.11 (1 ificatim P1an
The arrangement of positions into classes together with
specifications describing each class.
ADDITIQGi: Mcgsgmatail
[Time off which is given in lieu of monetary payment for hours
worked in excess of the regular work hours. ]
ADDTTM N: [mil
Termination of service without fault on the part of the employee
because of lack of work, lack of funds, or other problems
unrelated to the employee's job performance.
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2.12 Demotion
The movement of an employee from one class to another class
having a lower maximum rate of pay, excluding reclassification.
2.13 Mporlmt
A major functional unit of the City government.
2.14 00003:116gagigallAng=i
A person appointed by the City Manager who is responsible for
administration of a department.
The Committee requested the City Attborney provide a Legal definition
of "DISCRIMINATION!.
2.15 DiiccriRinaiti_an:
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2.16 Mood mcni
An involuntary separation of any employee from City service by an
appointing authority for disciplinary reasons.
2.17 Division
A major functional unit of a department.
2.18 Mattgbialga [ ]
A person responsible for the work of a division.
2.19 Eligible
A person who has met all minimum, qualifications and successfully
passed all competition (including the examination) for a class
and whose name is placed on an eligibility list.
2.20 Eligibility List
A list of those qualified for employment in a class.
morn am: irmirgenei jggmj
[A period of paid time off, not to exceed seven working days (3
firefighter shifts) per calendar year. This is only available
when an employee is required to be with his immediate family on
account of death or serious illness.]
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2.21
Any person working in the service of the City or who is on an
authorized leave of absence.
2.22 •-•��L 1 �_!�J�
A position intended to be occupied on an intermittent basis to
cover emergency work loads of limited duration, necessary
vacation relief and other situations involving fluctuating staff.
2.23 (Yieva x e
An issue raised by an employee relating to his employment status,
rights, benefits or conditions of employment.
2.24 All relationships are described in the Nepotism
and Emergency Leave Policies)
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2.25 Initial Period
The [first six month] probationary period related to a new hire.
2.26 _ Class
Classes which are normally filled at the trainee level. As
qualifying experience is achieved, normally one year, the
position may be reclassified to reflect journeyman level status.
2.27 Job [See Pbsitlonl
[The specific duties, roles, or functions of the job or position
for which an employee has been hired to perform.]
2.28 WOMICOthoal
Termination of service without fault on the part of the employee
because of lack of work, lack of funds, or other problems
unrelated to the employee's jab performance.
2.29 Military leave
The leave of absence granted to employees [voluntarily] or
involuntarily entering the Armed Forces of the United States.
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2.30 moth
meam One calendar Month.
2.31 gMLCNii
Being available at a designated place for a designated period of
time.
2.32 OVeztile
Authorized time worked in excess of the regular wank hours for
which monetary payment or compensatory time off is received.
Amman: [Pay Period - See work Cycle'
[The two-week or 14-day period of time beginning on Thursday and
ending on Wednesday for which employees receive their paychecks. ]
-
An employee who is not on probation and is employed in ¢rut¢ ` a
regular full-time Or/04X`/I(Yf fC position, and who is a
member of the [Texas Municipal Retirement System] 00000 0
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2.34 ifteArffirffainerbrealaratlyiClagUAKSArrkeeM1
An employee who is not on probation and is employed in ¢ jai¢ ` a
yoxpxjC0/0 regular part-time position, and who is a member of
we [a] retirement fund.
2.35 Persamel and Civil Service Officer
A City employee or official appointed by the City Manager to be
responsible to the City Manager for the day-to-day maintenance of
the City's Personnel and Civil Service Systems.
2.36 Physician, Licensed
A physician licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical
EXaminers.
2.37 Position (See Job)
[The specific duties, roles, or functions of the job or position
for which an employee has been hired to perform. ]
2.38 Eagnenwifistemitrijimme
A leave of absence granted to any 0000000Y [pregnant] employee
wishing to return to work after completion of a pregnancy.
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2.39 Pr t a�t,ki xy1ctiee
An employee who is serving a probation period and is employed in
either a 16000000y full-time or �J 1 part-time position.
2.40 Probatia k ry M:iod
The working test period during which an employee is required to
demonstrate his/her fitness for a position by actual performance
of the duties of the position.
2.41 Proficiency Hest
A demonstration test administered to determine if an applicant
possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully
perform the duties and tasks of a position.
2.42 Pr0■ cn
The movement of an employee from one class to another class
having a higher maximum rate of pay.
2.43 Promotion Eligibility
i ty
Meeting the minimum qualifications of the class into which the
promotion takes place.
2.44 Promotional List
A list of names of City employees who have passed a promotional
examination for a class and rank in the order of score earned.
*** RegmijX (This was added 01-07-77)
Receipt of appeal and formal grievance, by the Civil Service
Commission is accomplished when correspondence is received by the
Personnel and/or Civil Service Officer.
2.45 BO=MSELEWOLLUD
A change in allocation of an individual position by raising it to
a higher class, reducing it to a lower class, or moving it to
another class at the same level on the basis of substantial
changes in the kind, difficulty, and/or responsibility of duties
performed in such position.
2.46 amigagagmt
The reappointment of a former employee within one year after
termination.
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2.47 W,,pagaj jjatirej
The reappointment of a former employee into the same
classification and at the same step as that from which he was
previously separated.
2.48 R imand
A [verbal or] written statement to an employee by an appointing
authority for disciplinary purposes. A reprimand is formal only
if it is filed with the Personnel Department.
2.49 Requested Resignation ti_on ('flle OOmmitt+ee recommended®mended this definition
be deleted if it is not used in the Civil Service 1 nJx ok)
A resignation requested by an appointing authority.
2.50 Ilmignimi
The voluntary action of an employee which separates him from his
position.
2.51 Residence
The actual place of abode of the employee.
ACIDMC 1: [Seasonal Homlwaent]
[A job or position of a temporary or seasonal nature intended to
be filled for only as long as it takes to complete the particular
job.]
2.52 neporatign
Any termination of employment. Termination may include death,
discharge, moff, [cutback], resignation, retirement or work
completion.
2.53 Series
M91010 two or more classes of positions with duties substantially
similar in nature and character, but differing in level of
difficulty, responsibility and perhaps supervision.
2.54 M;ervis x
Any person responsible to a superior for directing the work of
others.
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2.55 Asian
An involuntary absence without pay imposed by an appointing
authority for disciplinary purposes.
2.56 grxmcgzi_hisjammt.
The assumption of responsibilities of another position at the
direction of a 0000000,01000 [Director or the City Manager for
a period not to exceed ninety (90) [calendar] days.
2.57 UMENfer
This term may have either of two meanings:
A. The movement of an employee from one position to another
within the same class.
B. The change of an employee from one position to a position in
another clas-s with the same pay range.
2.58 1 1 •
WOW/0000$W00$ The voluntary relinquishment by a candidate of his
standing on an employment register for one or more
certifications, or for a specified or unspecified period of time.
2.59 lItxt_Wsr_Wedmailwi
Any one shift during which a department is open for business or
on which an employee is scheduled to work.
_M rk Cycle - (See Pity Period)] zv BE AWED (If "work cycle" is
used in C.S. Raffles & gw?ati ):
[The two-week or 14-day period of time beginning on Thursday and
ending on Wednesday for which employees receive their paychecks. ]
2.60 [WOrk Tiieeik1
[The number of hours regularly scheduled to be worked during any
seven consecutive days.]
COmmittee Member Mark Lipman of the Fire Department requested that a
section on procedures and specifications for promotions be included in
Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00
a.m.
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Iym;; ti
Civil Service Chairman