§ 2-389. Performance evaluation.

A written performance evaluation provides the employer with an effective mechanism to measure and communicate levels of job performance to employees. It provides the employee with documented, constructive feedback concerning his/her current job performance. Documented performance evaluation serves as a basis for management decisions regarding training needs, job assignments, promotion, and retention of employees. The work performance of employees shall be evaluated in accordance with established procedures.

Each city employee shall be evaluated annually. Special evaluations may be conducted if deemed appropriate by the department head. Probationary employees shall be evaluated both at the midpoint of their probationary period and immediately prior to its completion if still employed at these time points.

Each department head or their designee who reviews or conducts an evaluation shall be responsible for its quality, consistency, equity, and timeliness.

Each employee shall be provided a copy of his/her performance evaluation. The supervisor shall discuss the evaluation with the employee and shall counsel the employee regarding any improvement in performance which appears desirable or necessary.

No public disclosure of an employee's performance evaluation record shall be made without the permission of the employee, the department head, and the City Administrator.

(Ord. No. 72-2011, § I(Exh. A), 12-20-2011)