§ 70-85. Transfers.

(a)

Any current employee interested in applying for a transfer must file a completed city application form with the city managers office. If the employee meets the stated requirements for the position he will proceed through the regular hiring procedures with all other applicants. Transfers are made only when the city's service will benefit. All else being equal, current city employees will be given priority for open positions.

(b)

Transfer employees will serve a probationary period in the new position. Transfer employees remain eligible for all fringe benefits included with the previous position. If the position to which an employee transfers carries benefits different from those of the previous position, the benefits of the new position apply.

(c)

Transfers do not change a person's date of hire. However, the anniversary date for future step increases will be revised to coincide with the transfer date.

(d)

Transfers may also be initiated by the city in instances where the city's best interests may be served.

(e)

The salary offered to the employee must be consistent with the salary and requirements of the new position. Thus, an employee who meets only the minimum requirements for the position will be started at the bottom of the salary range regardless of the employee's current salary. Employees who exceed the minimum requirements for the position may be offered a salary consistent with the employee's level of skills, experience and knowledge, but in no case shall the salary be more than ten percent above the entry level pay for the position unless prior approval is obtained from the city manager.

(Code 1989, § 2-5-33; Ord. No. 05-04-26, 4-26-2005)