§ 2-66. Unclassified and classified services generally; original appointments; probation.

(a)

The service of the city shall be divided into the unclassified and the classified services. The unclassified service shall consist of:

(1)

Officials elected by the people and persons appointed to fill vacancies in elective offices.

(2)

The members of boards and commissions, including school board members and persons appointed by the judges of the courts of record.

(3)

Licensed physicians and dentists employed by the city in their professional capacities.

(4)

Persons temporarily employed in a professional or scientific capacity or to conduct a special inquiry, investigation, examination, or installation.

(5)

Seasonal and temporary employees.

(6)

City manager, city attorney, director of finance, municipal auditor, director of real estate valuation and city clerk.

(b)

The classified service shall comprise all employees and positions, excluding school board employees and positions, not specifically included by subsection (a) above in the unclassified service.

(b.1)

Upon approval of the state board of social services, employees of the city's department of social services shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter except to the extent of any inconsistency between provisions of this chapter and provisions of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.

(c)

All original appointments and promotions in the classified service, except officers elected or appointed by the city council, shall be made from an eligible list certified by the manager of personnel management, as provided in subsection (b)(5) of section 2-64.

(d)

Every new city employee shall serve for a period of six (6) months as a probationary employee, and every city employee promoted to a position for which a greater salary range is provided shall, for a period of six (6) months, serve as a probationary employee; provided, however, upon appointment or promotion, the appropriate council-appointed officer may extend such probationary period for an additional like period of time or less, or prior to any such appointment or promotion, a different probationary period, not to exceed twelve (12) months, may be established in writing and filed with the personnel management department for any specific position in the classified service. Prior to the conclusion of any probationary period established for a member of the classified service as hereinabove provided, an employee may be terminated by the appropriate council-appointed officer, and such termination shall not be subject to a hearing before the commission. After the conclusion of the probationary period, a member of the classified service may be suspended, reduced in rank or pay or removed; provided, however, such disciplinary action may be subject to review and hearing through the grievance procedure of the city established by the council.

(Ord. No. 24437, § 1 (Ch. 13.01, §§ 7, 8), 12-11-78; Ord. No. 25751, § 1, 9-14-81; Ord. No. 26446, § 1, 4-11-83; Ord. No. 30070, 6-11-90)

(Ord. No. 24437, § 1 (Ch. 13.01, §§ 7, 8), 12-11-78; Ord. No. 25751, § 1, 9-14-81; Ord. No. 26446, § 1, 4-11-83; Ord. No. 30070, 6-11-90)