“Orientation Period Employee.” During the first six months of employment unless otherwise specified in a collective bargaining agreement, in law, or by civil service rules, all employees are in an orientation period and will be trained, coached and evaluated in their ability to perform at a satisfactory level. For these employees, sick leave may be used after the employee has completed one month of continuous employment. Vacation and floating holiday accrue, but cannot be taken during this period. Termination during the orientation period cannot be appealed. Orientation period employees receive all other employee benefits unless specified otherwise in a collective bargaining agreement or by civil service rules. Satisfactory completion of the orientation period does not create an employment contract nor guarantee employment with the city for a specific duration.

“Regular employees” means employees who have completed the orientation period and are in full-time positions, or part-time positions working a minimum of 20 hours per week but less than 40 hours per week on a consistent year-round basis.

“Service” means being present for and performing the duties to which an officer, as employee of the city, has been assigned. (Ord. 2536 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2286 § 2, 1999; Ord. 609 § 1, 1971; Ord. 256 § 2, 1965)