A. Lack of Work—Lack of Funds. A permanent employee may be terminated by the city manager because of a shortage of work or funds, completion or reduction of the work load, abolition of the position, or a change in the duties of the department concerned. In the event a position is abolished, the employee will be given two weeks’ notice prior to the termination date.

B. Resignation. Employees leaving city service in good standing should notify their department head in writing at least two weeks before the effective date of resignation.

C. Absent Without Leave (A.W.O.L). An absence unauthorized for a period of two consecutive working days shall be considered voluntary resignation and result in the immediate termination of the employee unless the employee can demonstrate that such absence was due to circumstances beyond his or her control.

D. Discharge. A permanent employee may be terminated from the city service at any time for disciplinary reasons and following the procedures established by the appropriate civil service board.

E. Incapacity. Employees who are unable to perform all the duties of their position due to physical or mental incapacity shall be terminated from the city service under the appropriate provision of civil service regulations. The termination shall in no way prejudice or jeopardize any rights the employee is entitled to by employment with the city until the time of termination.

F. Retirement. Employees retiring from city service are subject to the terms and conditions of the city’s contract with the State Employee’s Retirement System. Employees planning to retire should give their department written notice thirty days prior to the effective date of retirement. (Ord. 4668 § 1, 2012; Ord. 2782 § 4, 1982; prior code § 3.14.240)