§ 145-15. Probationary period.

A. 

Probation policy. Performance of all employees must meet acceptable work standards. The probationary period shall be utilized to help new and promoted employees achieve effective performance level. To ensure that new employees are aware of their duties and responsibilities, department heads shall inform new employees of their rights, responsibilities, duties and obligations. The department head shall provide the employee with a copy of the personnel code.

B. 

Probationary period. All newly appointed and promoted employees shall be required to successfully complete a probationary period to begin immediately upon the employee's starting date or promotion date and to continue for a six-month period. The probationary period shall be used by the appointing authority to observe, evaluate and document, every 30 days, the employee's attitude, conduct and work habits. Upon expiration of or at any time during the probationary period, the appointing authority shall notify the Town Administrator in writing that:

(1) 

The employee's performance meets satisfactory standards and the individual will be retained in the position; or

(2) 

The employee's performance, due to extenuating circumstances, requires additional observation and that the probationary period will be extended an additional three months; or

(3) 

The employee may be discharged with or without cause.