HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2011-027RESOLUTION NO. 82011-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING A REVISED CITY
PERSONNEL POLICY REGARDING DEMOTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. Policy numbered 109.02 "Demotions" of the Personnel Policies and
Procedure Manual of the City of Denton attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, is
hereby approved as official policy of the City of Denton, Texas, and replaces former policy
109.02.
SECTION 2. The foregoing policy is attached hereto and made a part hereof and shall be
filed in the official records with the City Secretary.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the , day of (:)4(& , 2011.
A. BURROUMS. MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:
APP VEDIATO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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P(I1.1CV/AD_N4YNTCTRATIVE PROCVDIiRE/ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
SECTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
REFERENCE NUMBER:
109.02
SUBJECT: DISCIPLINE AND SEPARATION
INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE:
04/19/88
TITLE: DEMOTIONS
LAST REVISION DATE:
07/12/11
POLICY STATEMENT:
An involuntary demotion may be considered when a non-civil service employee fails to satisfy the
requirements and performance standards established for a position but is able to function productively in
another capacity. Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code will govern involuntary demotions for
Police and Fire civil service employees.
A voluntary demotion may be requested by an employee (non-civil service and Police and Fire civil service),
but approval is at the discretion of the department head upon consultation with the Director of Human
Resources. A voluntary demotion must be in the best interest of the City of Denton and the specific
department(s) involved before approval is granted.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES:
Definition: A demotion is a move to a position with less responsibility and a lower salary range.
The following points, factors and circumstances must be evaluated prior to a final decision:
I. Demotions will be accomplished after careful and thorough review of an employee's qualifications,
work history, and documented performance appraisals.
II. Demotion should not be considered unless the employee has been informed of and understands
those standards established for his/her current position and has been counseled and given sufficient
time to correct any existing deficiencies.
III. Demotions shall take effect as soon as is practical without undue disruption or interruption of
departmental operation.
IV. When an involuntary demotion is proposed, the department head shall afford the employee a due
process hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedures contained in the Disciplinary
Appeal Policy 109.03.
Policy 109.01 regarding disciplinary action and Policy 104.06 regarding transfers may provide additional
information.
HR/POLICY/109.02