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ORGANIZATION #180 JOB DESCRIPTIONS The city will maintain job descriptions for each regular position. New positions will be developed as needed but must be approved by the City Council prior to the position being filled. A job description is prepared for each position within the city. Each job description will include: position title, department, supervisor’s title, FLSA status (exempt or non- exempt), primary objective of the position, essential functions of the position, examples of performance criteria, minimum requirements, desirable training and experience, supervisory responsibilities (if any), and extent of supervisory direction or guidance provided to position. In addition, job descriptions may also describe the benefits offered and potential career path opportunities as a means to entice a qualified pool of applicants. Good attendance and compliance with work rules and policies are essential functions of all city positions. Prior to posting a vacant position the existing job description is reviewed by the city administrator or designee and the hiring supervisor to ensure the job description is an accurate reflection of the position and that the stated job qualifications do not present artificial barriers to employment. All postings are approved by the City Council. A current job description is provided to each new employee. Supervisors are responsible for revising job descriptions as necessary to ensure that the position’s duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. All revisions are reviewed and must be approved by the city administrator. ASSIGNING AND SCHEDULING WORK Assignment of work duties and scheduling work is the responsibility of the supervisor subject to the approval of the city administrator. CLASSIFICATIONS Assignment of job titles, establishment of minimum qualifications, and the maintenance of job descriptions and related records is the responsibility of the city administrator. LAYOFF In the event it becomes necessary to reduce personnel, temporary employees and those serving a probationary period in affected job classes will be terminated from employment with the city before other employees in those job classes. Within these groups, the selection of employees to be retained will be based on merit and ability as determined by the city administrator, subject to approval of the City Council. When all other considerations are equal, the principle of seniority will apply in layoffs and recall from layoffs.