A. During the probationary period the individual demonstrates their ability and fitness to perform their job. During the probationary period, the employee is an at-will employee and can be disciplined, demoted, dismissed or separated from their position for any reason with or without just cause and without recourse to the grievance procedure. The probationary period varies from six months for some classes of positions to 12 months for others. Probation does not apply to a temporary appointment.

B. Regular appointment to a position shall be made only upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period. Unless action is taken by the department manager or director with the approval of the borough manager to dismiss, separate or demote the employee or to request extension of the probationary period prior to the end of the probationary period, the appointment shall become a regular appointment and the employee shall become an employee with regular status on the first working day following completion of the probationary period.

C. The probationary period of an employee may be extended for a period of time usually not to exceed three months. Notice of such extension and the reasons for it shall be given in writing to the employee prior to the end of the established probationary period. (Ord. 15-07-417 § 4)