Chapter 3.44
SEPARATION

Sections:

3.44.010 Resignations.

3.44.020 Layoffs.

3.44.030 Terminal leave.

3.44.040 Medical separation.

3.44.050 Retirement.

3.44.010 Resignations.

A. Resigning. Employees may terminate their employment voluntarily at any time, subject to the notice requirements of any applicable written employment agreement. Letters of resignation, if any, shall be addressed to the city manager, or city council where appropriate. All employees are requested to take into consideration the needs of the city in terms of providing notice regarding resignation.

B. Withdrawal of Resignation. An employee may withdraw his/her resignation only prior to the effective date stated in the applicable notice of resignation with the written approval of the city manager, or city council where appropriate.

C. Effective Date of Termination. The effective date of termination pursuant to a notice of resignation shall be the last day on which the employee works. [Ord. 05-15 § 2; Ord. 202 § 3.112, 1992.]

3.44.020 Layoffs.

The city manager may find it necessary to reduce the number of city employees because of a decrease in funding, change in provision of services, or other reasons, and layoffs may result. [Ord. 05-15 § 2; Ord. 2002 § 3.112, 1992.]

3.44.030 Terminal leave.

The value of an employee’s accumulated annual leave shall be paid to him/her without undue delay along with his/her final paycheck following separation. There is no provision for terminal leave. The employee’s final paycheck shall be available within the prescribed state time limits. Upon termination the employee will also be asked to complete any necessary paperwork. [Ord. 05-15 § 2; Ord. 202 § 3.113, 1992.]

3.44.040 Medical separation.

An employee who is unable to return to work following approved medical leave without pay may be separated in good standing from city employment. Depending on the type of injury or illness, and whether it happened on or off the job, the employee may be able to take part in either the long-term disability program with the city health benefit plan or the long-term disability plan under the retirement system. Employees are responsible to make themselves aware of the particular requirements in both long-term disability plans and should contact the personnel officer if further information is required, beyond what is provided in the plan documents. [Ord. 05-15 § 2; Ord. 96-10 § 7; Ord. 202 § 3.114, 1992.]

3.44.050 Retirement.

A. The city is a member of the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System. All new employees hired after June 1, 1991, are required to be part of this plan if they meet the minimum requirements of the state system.

B. To apply for retirement, the completed PERS form must be received in the PERS office in the month before retirement benefits become payable. Benefits are not paid retroactively, unless payment was delayed by the PERS office. After receipt of an application for retirement, PERS will then return forms that must be completed by the employee and the city. [Ord. 05-15 § 2; Ord. 202 § 3.115, 1992.]