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SECTION 9: SEPARATION FROM CITY EMPLOYMENT 9.1 Voluntary Resignation An employee wishing to leave City service in good standing must give two weeks written notice. Written resignations are considered effective upon receipt by the City. Failure to provide proper written notice may be cause for denying severance pay and future employment with the City. Unauthorized absences from work for a period of three consecutive work days may be considered a voluntary resignation not in good standing. 9.2 Reduction in Force The City may lay off employees whenever such action is made necessary as provided in the annual budget by reason of shortage of work or funds, the abolition of a position or because of changes in organization. Two weeks advance written notice of the lay -off shall be given. An employee may be transferred to another position if such employee is qualified. Qualifications and job performance shall be the determining factor for lay -offs. Employees who have been laid off will be recalled to their former position classification in the reverse order of their lay -off. 9.3 Termination Any employee subject to the provisions of this personnel policy may be discharged by the City for just cause only. Evidence of the following may be sufficient cause for termination, demotion, or other disciplinary action: 1. Incompetence or misconduct in the performance of duties. 2. Violation of any lawful regulation or administrative order, or an act of insubordination that results or reasonably might be expected to result in loss or injury to the City or to the public. 3. Unsatisfactory conduct in job performance resulting from being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 4. Use of offensive conduct of language towards the public, municipal officers, or employees. 5. Carelessness or negligence in the handling, control, or use of City property or unauthorized use of City property. 6. Inducing or attempting to induce an officer or employee of the City to commit an unlawful act or to act in violation of a regulation or order. 7. Dishonesty in the performance of duties. 8. Conviction of a crime directly related to the employee's position with the City. 54