A. The standard work period for probationary and permanent employees of the city shall be forty hours during a fixed period of seven twenty-four-hour periods for all classes of employment with the exception of fire department employees who are assigned to work twenty-four-hour duty shifts.

B. The department head, with the approval of the city manager, shall establish the workday for employees.

C. The salary schedule and the computation of all employee benefits shall be based on a standard work period. (Prior code § 3.18.030)