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3.4 Work Schedule The regular work week normally consists of 40 hours. The regular 40 -hour work week includes two paid 15- minute breaks each work day. All employees will be provided with one unpaid meal period of 30 minutes each work day. Payment for time worked in excess of the regular work week shall be compensated at 11/2 times the regular rate of pay. This section does not apply to exempt employees. A department director, with approval from the City Administrator, may establish a modified work schedule for an employee if it benefits the City. 3.5 Performance Evaluations Employees generally receive an annual performance appraisal. The purpose of the performance review is to evaluate an employee's performance, to communicate supervisor's expectations, and to establish future goals and objectives. The supervisor will conduct an interview following the written evaluation. The written evaluation shall be filed in each employee's personnel file. An overall evaluation of "satisfactory performance" will be required prior to the granting of any step adjustment. 3.6 Promotions A department director and the City Administrator shall be responsible for determining whether an employee possesses the necessary qualifications for promotion to a particular position. Appropriate tests may be given to aid in this determination. Length of full -time employment with the City will be considered in promotions only when all other qualifications are equal. It shall be the policy of the City to fill vacancies by promoting current employees from within where practicable. This policy shall not be construed to preclude the City from external recruitment and selection of applicants from outside the municipal service, nor as a guarantee of promotion from within to any position for which job openings occur. All promotions shall be subject to a three -month probationary period. If the employee who has been promoted is found unsuited for the position to which promoted, such employee may be reinstated to his/her former position and rate of pay, or to another position in the same class if a vacancy exists. 3.7 Veteran's Preference The City's veteran's preference program shall be in accordance with state and federal law. 7