1. Layoffs may occur as a result of lack of work, lack of funds, material change in duties or organization, the interests of economy or efficiency, or other causes as determined to be for the good of the city service by the city manager.

2. The order of layoffs among positions within departments shall be first casual workers, then employees serving a probation period, and then all other employees. Exceptions to this sequence may be made to retain persons with qualifications significant to a particular department.

3. Within each of the three categories identified in subsection (2) of this section, the order in which employees in a department will be laid off shall be determined by the city, in its sole discretion, based on employee job knowledge, skill and other qualifications; attendance, safety, performance and disciplinary records; the existing and anticipated needs of the department; and the good of the city service. When two employees are equally qualified under such factors, the employee with the most time served since the current date of hire shall be retained.

4. The names of persons laid off shall be maintained on a reinstatement list. Personnel policies and procedures shall provide for reinstating employees from a reinstatement list. An employee's name may be maintained on the reinstatement list for up to one year following the employee's layoff. (Ord. M-2850 §14, 1989)