Chapter 2.20
SEPARATION BY LAYOFF
Sections:
2.20.010 Grounds for layoff.
Whenever in the judgment of the board it becomes necessary in the interest of economy and efficiency or because the need for the performance of duties no longer exists, the board may abolish or consolidate any position or positions in the classified service. [Ord. 5-16-95 § 1-401]
2.20.020 Layoff procedure.
In the event of reduction of force for any reason, persons so laid off shall be laid off in accordance with seniority in the class to which their position is allocated or in higher classes. In the event of layoff, those persons with regular or probationary appointments may elect to demote to the next lower class in the series of classes in which layoff is made. In this event, layoff will be made in the lower class in the same manner as above.
Should any position or positions that have been abolished be recreated or reinstated, or new positions be created which involve substantially the same or comparable duties and responsibilities as those abolished during the next two years from the effective date of the abolishment of the position or positions, the employee or employees laid from the position or positions discontinued shall be appointed in preference to any eligible candidate on an eligibility list for such position or positions. Appointments shall be made in reverse order of layoff. [Ord. 5-16-95 § 1-402]
2.20.030 Seniority.
“Seniority,” for the purposes of layoff, shall be defined as length of tenure in that position and in positions of a higher classification. “Seniority,” for the purposes of district programs and activities, shall be defined as total district service, in all other than a temporary or special emergency status, with regular part-time service considered on a pro-rated basis. [Ord. 5-16-95 § 1-403]