§ 3-1-13. Probationary appointments, personnel actions and employee rights of appeal.

(a)

Merit employees shall be subject to such personnel actions as may be ordered or approved by the County Executive or the Human Resources Director, in accordance with Personnel Regulations.

(b)

All original appointments in the competitive service shall be made from lists of qualified candidates certified by the Human Resources Director. All original appointments shall be made for a probationary period, the conditions of which shall be governed by the Personnel Regulations. Prior to the conclusion of the probationary period of any employee, his or her service may be terminated by the appointing authority, if in the opinion of the appointing authority the employee does not demonstrate the level of performance required by the position to which he or she was appointed.

(c)

Personnel Regulations shall provide procedures for disciplinary actions including suspension, demotion and dismissal.

(d)

Merit employees shall be entitled to appeal personnel matters in accordance with the grievance procedures adopted by the Board of Supervisors. (7-87-3; 32-89-3; 26-98-3; 35-05-3.)