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The evaluation date in the case of a demotion will not change.

An employee who has been involuntarily demoted may appeal the demotion to the City
Manager within five working days of the action. The decision of the City Manager is final in
accordance with the provisions of the grievance procedures.

U. Reassignment

This action is characterized by movement from one classification to another classification
at a lower pay range for non-disciplinary reasons. The types and procedures for reassignments
by the City are as follows:

1. Requested reassignment to a lower classification (lower Market Reference Point
(MRP) and/or lower band) by employee without justifiable cause.
a. The employee’s salary will be changed to reflect the average wage paid to all City
employees in the new classification.
b. If no City employees are in the new classification, the salary will reflect the
Market Reference Point of the new classification.
c. If the employee’s salary prior to reassignment is within 5% of the average wage
or Market Reference Point, whichever applies, no change in salary will result.
d. At no time can this reassignment result in an increase for the affected employee.
e. The employee’s evaluation date will not change.

2. Reassignment due to reasons related to Workers’ Compensation injuries or
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) whereby the employee
is offered continued employment in a lower classification. Sworn personnel are
subject to the separate policies set forth and in accordance with Section 50-104(g) of
the City Code.

a. The employee’s salary will be changed to reflect the average wage paid to all City
employees in the new classification.
b. If no City employees are in the new classification, the salary will reflect the
Market Reference Point of the new classification.
c. If the employee’s salary prior to reassignment is within 5% of the average wage
or Market Reference Point, whichever applies, no change in salary will result.
d. At no time can this reassignment result in an increase for the affected employee.
e. The employee’s evaluation date will not change.

V. Lateral Transfer

Lateral (same level) transfers between divisions and departments may be authorized by
the City Manager or designee:

 to promote better morale, job performance, and facilitate individual career
development;
 to match current employees with available work or funds; and

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