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(25) COMPETITIVE CLASS; meaAS positions in the classified service for which it is practicable to determine the merit and fitness of applicants by competitive examination. (26) DE NOVO; meaR6 to review anew, that is, a proceeding whereby a complete review of the subject matter is conducted. (27) DELETE/ADD: A budoetary action involvino the abolishment of an authorized position and the addition of an authorized position in lieu thereof. These actions result from an abrupt chanQe in the duties and responsibilities assioned a position. (28) DEMOTION; meaR8 the reduction of an employee from a position in a class to a position in another class for which the pay grade is lower. (29) DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: head means tAese ßesitieRG defined as e8ßartmeRt heads in Iheir jet¡ eesGrißtiens, GloJrreRtly inGlloJeiR!i The head of a department who reports directly to the City Manaoer. currently includino: Community Development Director, Finance Director, Fire Chief, Parks and Recreation Director, Personnel Director, Police Chief, and Public Works Director. (30) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: The aoency that provides for Safety & Health reoulations for Public Sector employees. !.lli DEPUTY EXAMINER; meaR6 a person or agency appointed by the Chief Examiner to conduct and grade examinations. (32) DISMISSAL: Involuntary separation from City employment. (33) EFFICIENCY; meaR6 the evaluation of the performance of an incumbent in relation to the requirements of the position. (34) ELIGIBILITY LIST; meaR8 a reemployment, promotional or original appointment list. (35) ELIGIBLE; meaR6 a person whose name is on a reemployment, promotional or original appointment list. (36) EMPLOYEE; meaR6 a person who is legally an incumbent of a position. (37) EXEMPT EMPLOYEES: Salaried employees in positions that are exempt from overtime payments as determined usino the ouidelines of the Fair Labor Standards Act. (38) EXTREME EMERGENCY; meaR8 conditions of a catastrophic nature, such as might result from hurricanes or other acts of God or calamities of war. (39) FULL-TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEE: Any person who has satisfied the initial probationary re~uirements and whose reoular work schedule is a minimum of forty 14m hours per week. (40) GRADE; meaAS the pay range established for a class of positions in the classified service. !i1l GRIEVANCE: Any appeal by an employee reoardino waoes, hours. discipline or workino conditions. (42) INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT: Any accident that occurs durino the course and scope of employment when a sudden seouence of events results in a death. iniury, property damaoe or other unexpected outcome. (43) INITIAL PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE; meaR6 an employee who has not attained initial regular status. (44) INTERNAL/EXTERNAL EQUITY ADJUSTMENTS: A fairness criterion to adiust an employee waoes based uPon internal/external waoe rates that correspond to the relative value of each iob to the City. (45) INTEREST FORM: A form orovided by Personnel in order to create and maintain a file of names. addresses and positions of prospective applicants interested in future employment with the City. (46) JOB CLASSIFICATION: A oroup of positions sufficiently similar in oeneral duties and responsibilities to be Diven the same title and salarv ranoe, while reouirino similar education. experience and tests offitness. (47) JOB DESCRIPTION: A written description of the classification and its work re~uirements. (48) LABOR CLASS; meaR8 positions in the classified service which require unskilled labor with no special experience, educational or other qualifications other than physical fitness. (49) LAYOFF; meaR8 the separation from the classified service of an employee where the position has been discontinued because of either lack of funds or lack of work, or where layoff has been authorized by the City Commission. (50) LEAVE: Temporary absence from work. í§1) leave ef at¡senGe. See .l\rtisle XII ef this Chaßter. 3