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207.30 Lay off \ Transfer The City may lay off any employee 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 (2) 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 207.31 Demotion An employee may be demoted by the City for inefficient performance of such employees duty, for disciplinary reasons, or for any other justifiable cause. 207.32 Dismissal Any employee subject to the provisions of this chapter, including all department heads, may be dismissed by the City only for cause. Evidence of the following, which includes but is not limited to, shall be sufficient cause for dismissal, demotion or disciplinary action: (1) Incompetence in the performance of the employee's duties. (2) Violation of any lawful or official regulation or administrative order, or violation of any lawful direction made and given by such employee's supervisor, where such violation amounts to an act of insubordination or a breach of proper discipline or has resulted or reasonably might be expected to result in loss or injury to the municipality 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 or language towards the public or municipal officers or employees. (5) Carelessness and negligence in the handling or control or municipal property or unauthorized use of City property. (6) Inducing or attempting to induce an officer or employee of the municipality 17