2.2.
CC Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 04/26/2011
- By:
- Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services
Title:
Discussion Regarding the City's Policy on Employee Probationary Periods
Background:
At the City Council worksession of April 19, 2001, staff was directed to place a case on the next City Council worksession agenda regarding the City's policy on employee probationary periods.
Per the City's Personnel Policy, every regular city employee is subject to a probationary period. The length of probation varies depending on the type of position. All department heads, patrol officers, and paid-on-call firefighters are subject to a 1-year probation; all other regular city employees are subject to a 6-month probation.
The process, per the Personnel Policy, includes the following steps:
1) The employee signs an offer letter which specifies the length of the probationary period
2) Just prior to the scheduled end of probation the employee receives a performance evaluation
3) The City Administrator makes a recommendation to the Personnel Committee
4) The City Council acts on the recommendation of the Personnel Committee
The section of the Personnel Policy that pertains to this issue is below:
Notification:
None required.
Observations:
Personnel Policy
Section 4.8 - Probation
Every original appointment and every promotional appointment is subject to a probationary period of six (6) months except for patrol officers and department heads who have a one-year probationary period. During the probationary period a probationary employee may be terminated at the sole discretion of the employer.
Employees may use sick and vacation leave during their probationary period at the discretion of the department head.
If terminated, the employee shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the termination and shall have the right, if requested, to appeal to City Council. If such employee is a veteran, the procedure prescribed in Minnesota Statutes shall be followed.
Immediately prior to the expiration of the probationary period, the City Administrator shall recommend to the City Council in writing whether or not the services of the employee have been satisfactory and whether or not employment should be continued.
At the discretion of the City Administrator, an employee’s probationary period may be extended for 90 calendar days for less than satisfactory performance.
Funding Source:
There is no funding required.
Council Action:
Based on discussion.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 04/21/2011 04:39 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Colleen Lasher
- Started On:
- 04/21/2011 12:26 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 04/21/2011