Sec. 11-68. - Change of status.

(a)

Transfer. The appointing authority, after notice to the personnel director, may at any time transfer an employee from one position to another position in the same or a comparable class. If the transfer involves a change from the jurisdiction of one supervising official to another, both must consent thereto, unless the mayor orders the transfer for purposes of economy and efficiency. Transfer shall not be used to promote, to demote or to increase or decrease the salary of a classified employee. No person shall be transferred to a position for which he does not possess the required minimum qualifications.

(b)

Promotion. Vacancies occurring in the classified service shall be filled, insofar as practicable and consistent with the best interests of the service, by promotion, provided that the appointing authority may order an open competitive test if in his opinion the position could be better filled.

(c)

Acting supervisory status. Any employee officially assuming the duties and responsibilities of a supervisory position higher than that which the employee holds for a period of 30 or more days shall receive the pay commensurate with the increased duties and responsibilities from the 31st day forward until relieved of such additional responsibilities.

(d)

Demotion. The appointing authority may demote an employee whose ability to perform his required duties falls below standard or for disciplinary purposes. Upon request of the employee and with the consent of the supervising official, demotion may be made to a vacant position for which he possesses the required minimum qualifications. Written notice of the demotion shall be given the employee no later than three days before the effective date of the demotion, and a copy shall be filed with the director.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 11-68; Ch. 877, § I, 6-6-23)