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A <br /> fARTICLE XIV.—SENIORI.TY <br /> ,n­............ <br /> 141 Seniority will be the determining criterion for transfers, promotions and lay-offs only <br /> when all other qualification factors are equal, <br /> ARTICLE XV—LAY-OFF <br /> 15.1 If a lay-off is deemed necessary by the EMPLOYER, the affected employees will <br /> be notified in writing at least four(4)weeks prior to the effective date. <br /> ARTICLE XVI—PROBAT10NARY PERIODS <br /> 16.1 All newly hired or rehired employees will serve a minimum of six(6)months probationary <br /> period. If the EMPLOYER extends the initial probationary period beyond six(6)months,the <br /> employed s base pay rate will not change until the employee has successfully completed <br /> the designated probationary period.The extended probationary period will not exceed three <br /> (3)months. <br /> 16.2 An employee will serve a probationary period in any job classification for which <br /> the employee has not served one previously. <br /> 16.3 At -any time during the probationary period,the probationary employee may <br /> be discharged at the sole discretion of tho EMPLOYER. <br /> 16.4 At any fime dUiring the probationary period, a promoted or reassigned employee may <br /> be denioled or reassigned to the employee's previCLIS position at the sole discretion of <br /> the EMP1.0-YER, <br /> 16.5 At least three (3) weeks prior to the completion of the probationary period, the City <br /> Administrator/Clerk shall review the performance of the probationary employee,and notify <br /> the Council if a termination is recommended- The matter shall be placed on the Council <br /> agenda for the next regular meeting, at which time the Council shall consider the <br /> recommendation and make a determination as to whether the employee shall be <br /> terminated at the end of the probationary period. If the employee is not to be continued <br /> beyond the end of the probationary period,the employee shall be so notified before the end <br /> of such period. The City Administrator will have discretion to approve the successful <br /> completion of a probationary period and/or extend a probationary period. <br /> ARTICLE XVIII—SAFETY <br /> 17.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree to jointly promote safe and healthful working <br /> conditions, to cooperate in safety matters and to encourage employees to work in a <br /> safe manner. <br /> ARTIC LEA XV111—JOB Pos'nNG <br /> 18.1 The EMPLOYER and the UNION agree that permanent job vacancies within the <br /> designated bargaining unit shall be filled based on the concept of promotion from within <br /> provided that applicants: <br /> 8 <br />