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f) Promotion and Transfer Probation - Individuals promoted, advanced, or transferred will serve
on a probationary basis for twelve (12) months from the effective date of promotion or transfer. If,
during the probation period, it is determined that the individual cannot adequately perform the
position, that employee will be returned to his or her previous position if that position has not been
filled. If that position has been filled, the employee will be placed in another available vacant
position for which he or she is qualified. If no positions are available, the employee will be laid
off.

Section 800.020 Probation Periods

No employee shall have a property interest in his or her position during any probationary period. During
any probationary period, the employee may be terminated or returned to his or her previous position without
notice.

a) Duration - The probationary period shall be twelve (12) months in duration.

b) Promotional and Transfer Probation - The probationary period shall be used in connection with
promotions in the same manner as it is used for new hires.

c) Interruption of Probationary Period - If an employee is laid off during a probationary period and
such person is subsequently re-appointed in the same department, he or she may be given credit for
the portion of the probationary period completed before they are laid off.

d) Probationary Period Reports - Probationary performance evaluations are conducted by the
employee's immediate supervisor or Department Director. Probationary employees will be
evaluated quarterly during the probationary period. The Department Director shall notify Human
Resources in writing as to whether or not the employee successfully completes their probationary
period.

e) Extension of Probationary Period - If a new, promoted, or transferred employee is performing
marginally or appears unsuited to the job, the Department Director should discuss the situation with
the HR Director before the expiration of the probationary period. The probationary period may be
extended initially for up to ninety (90) additional calendar days with the approval of the HR Director.
An additional ninety day extension may be granted at the request of the Department Director in
writing prior to the end of the original ninety (90) day period, specifying the reason for the request.
The employee must be advised of each extension and the reason(s) for it.

Section 800.021 New Employee Orientation

All new hires are required to attend a mandatory (2) day New Employee Orientation class prior to reporting
to their department. New employee orientation is conducted the first Monday of a pay period at the
designated location. The first day of this program begins at 8:00 AM and concludes at approximately 5:00
PM. The second day will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude at approximately 12:00 PM. HR will notify new
employees of the date that they will be attending orientation and will provide directions, if needed.

The Human Resources Department tracks orientation attendance. Departments will be notified by a
memorandum from the HR Director or his/her designee if employees fail to complete the orientation in
the time frame indicated.
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