§ 2-237. Adjustments within salary ranges.

(a) Salary ranges are intended to furnish administrative flexibility in recognizing individual differences between positions allocated to the same class, in providing employee incentives, in rewarding employees for exemplary performance, and in meeting emergency conditions requiring pay adjustments.

(b) Salary increases within appropriate ranges in recognition of an employee's performance may be considered at intervals of one (1) year and granted upon the written recommendation of the department head and the approval of the city manager provided sufficient funds exist within the department budget.

(c) Salary increases within appropriate ranges for unusual or exemplary performance may be granted without regard to limitations of time upon approval of the city manager provided sufficient funds exist within the department budget.

(d) Salary reductions may be directed by the city manager after evaluation of an employee's job performance. No salary reduction may be made below the entry level pay for an employee's classification. A memorandum stating the reason for the reduction shall be provided to the employee on or before the effective date of the reduction, and a copy of the memorandum shall be placed in the employee's personnel file. An employee who receives a salary reduction may request a re-evaluation six (6) months after the reduction. If the request does not result in restoration of the former salary, the request may be made again one (1) year after the salary reduction. The request shall be made to the city manager.

(Ord. No. 94-18, § 1, 9-20-94)