18-15
ABOLITION OF POSITION OR EMPLOYMENT BY COUNCIL1:
18-15.1 Demolition, Layoff Of Employee:
Whenever in the discretion of a four-fifths (4/5) majority of the council it becomes necessary in the interest of economy or because the necessity for the position or employment involved no longer exists, to abolish a certain position or employment in the classified service and lay off, demote or transfer the employee holding such position or employment, the council may take the necessary action without filing statement of reasons and without the right of appeal. (Code 1972 §24-67)
18-15.2 Reappointment Of Former Employee And Right Of Appeal:
If within two (2) years an appointment is to be made to any position or employment in any existing or new class having the same or substantially similar qualifications and duties as the position abolished, the employee laid off, demoted or transferred shall have the right to such appointment, unless he shall file a waiver in writing with the personnel officer; or, if laid off, he shall fail to report to the personnel officer within twenty (20) working days after notice is mailed via registered mail to his last known place of residence. Such former employee shall have the right of appeal if not accepted for reappointment, or if not duly notified. (Code 1972 §24-68)
Gov.C. §45100 et seq.