§ 2-224. Reduction in force policy.

(a)

Establishment. The mayor and city council shall establish a reduction in force policy for employees covered by this article, and in so doing, shall consider recommendations from the civil service commission, but shall not be bound by such recommendations. Prior to the adoption of a reduction in force policy the mayor and city council shall, after giving reasonable notice to each police officer by first-class mail, conduct a public hearing.

(b)

Factors. The mayor and city council shall adopt a reduction in force policy which shall consider factors including, but not limited to:

(1)

The multiple job skills recently or currently being performed by the employee;

(2)

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee;

(3)

The performance appraisal of the employee, including any recent or pending disciplinary actions involving the employee;

(4)

The employment policies and staffing needs of the department, together with contracts, ordinances, and statutes related thereto;

(5)

Required federal, state or local certifications or licenses; and

(6)

Seniority.

(Ord. No. 2394, § 1(art. IV, § 1), 12-16-1985)