O-92-2569 - 4/09/1992ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.31 OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND
PROCEDURES MANUAL TO AMEND THE PERIOD OF PROBATION FOR NEW
EMPLOYEES TO 180 DAYS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS:
I.
That Section 2.31 of the Personnel Rules and Procedures Manual of
The City of Round Rock is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.31 PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE
A working test period of 180 days during which an employee is
required to demonstrate his/her fitness for the actual
performance of the assigned duties of the position.
"Initial" probationary period is the first probationary
period completed by an employee following the original date
of hire.
II.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance
shall not invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
Alternative 1.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote
of all the Council members present, the requirement for reading this
ordinance on two separate days was dispensed with.
READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this"" day of
CLQtLU , 1992.
Alternative 2.
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
, 1992.
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READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
, 1992.
ATTEST:
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J NE LAND, City Secretary
MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
2.
DATE: April 7, 1992
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, April 9, 1992
ITEM: B.B. Consider an ordinance amending the Personnel
Policy. (First Reading)
STAFF RESOURCE. PERSON: Linda Gunther
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Currently, City employees, upon hire have a probationary
period of 120 days. Police personnel have a 180 day
probationary period.
In concurrence with the compensation review team, staff
recommends amending the personnel policy to require a
180 day probationary period for all new appointments.
Benefits of extending the probationary period:
Time period would be standardized thoughout the City.
Allow a longer period of time for employees to adjust
to his/her new position.
Allow supervisory/management to give a fair evaluation
of performance.