§ 310.03. Definitions.

Subdivision 1. "Allocation" means the assignment of a position to an appropriate class on the basis of the nature, difficulty and responsibility of the work performed in the position.

Subd. 2, 3. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)

Subd. 4. "Class" or "class of positions" means a group of one (1) or more positions sufficiently similar with respect to duties and responsibilities that the same descriptive title may be used with clarity to designate each position allocated to the class, that the same general qualifications are needed for performance of duties of the class, that the same tests of fitness may be used to recruit employees, and that the same schedule of pay can be applied fairly to all positions in the class.

Subd. 5. "Class specification" means a formal written statement which is descriptive, but not restrictive, of a class consisting of a title, a definition, illustrative example of work performed, and the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary or desirable for the satisfactory performance of duties within the class.

Subd. 6. "Classification plan" means an orderly plan under which positions, on the basis of duties and responsibilities, are grouped into classes, each class designated by a description title and defined by a class specification.

Subd. 7. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)

Subd. 8. "Day" means calendar day, except where otherwise specified.

Subd. 9. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)

Subd. 10. "Department" means a department established by Section 300.

Subd. 11. "Department head" means a department head appointed pursuant to Section 300.

Subd. 12, 13. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)

Subd. 14. "Employee" means a person holding a position in the City service.

Subd. 15. "Full-time employee" means an employee who is regularly scheduled to work 80 hours per bi-weekly payroll period.

Subd. 16. "Human resources Manager" means a person appointed by the Manager and charged with the administration of this Section. The human resources Manager shall perform the functions of the personnel Manager. (Amended, Bill No. 1995-10, Sec. 15)

Subd. 17—20. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)

Subd. 21. "Part-time employee" means an employee who is scheduled to work on a regular and recurring schedule of at least 40 and less than 80 hours in a bi-weekly payroll period. (Amended, Bill No. 1995-10, Sec. 11)

Subd. 22. "Part-time regular employee" means an employee scheduled to work at least 40 and less than 80 hours per bi-weekly pay period, on a regularly scheduled basis throughout the year. Part-time regular employees have no specified end of employment date and are eligible for selected prorated City benefits, including vacation leave, personal leave and holiday leave. (Amended, Bill No. 1995-10, Sec. 12)

Subd. 23. "Pay plan" or "compensation plan" means a schedule of pay grades in bi-weekly rates for all position classes within the City service. (Amended, Bill No. 1995-10, Sec. 13)

Subd. 24. "Position" means a group of duties and responsibilities assigned or delegated by competent authority and requiring the employment of one (1) person. (Amended, Bill No. 1995-10, Sec. 16)

Subd. 25—27. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)

Subd. 28. "Promotion" means movement of an employee from a position in one (1) class to a position in another class having a higher maximum salary rate. (Amended, Bill No. 1995-10, Sec. 20)

Subd. 29, 30. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)

Subd. 31. "Regular employee" means a full-time employee or a part-time employee who works a minimum of 40 hours per bi-weekly payroll period on a regular basis throughout the year and who has completed a designated probationary period. The term "regular" shall not be used to define duration of employment with the City, nor is it meant to convey to the employee any rights or implication of tenured employment. (Amended, Bill No. 1995-10, Sec. 14)

Subd. 32—34. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)

Subd. 35. "Seasonal employee" means either a full-time or a part-time employee who works for a period not to exceed ten (10) months during any consecutive 12-month period. Seasonal employees have a definite end of employment date insofar as the duration of employment is determined by the end of a specific program or season. Seasonal employees are not eligible for City benefits.

Subd. 36—39. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)

Subd. 40. "Termination" means a complete separation from municipal employment resulting from discharge, resignation, retirement or death.

Subd. 41, 42. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)