§ 11.02. Definitions.

In this article:

(1)

"Regular full-time employee" means an employee of the City of Haltom City that has completed the probationary period and is filling a budgeted full-time position. An appointed employee shall be considered a Regular Full-Time Employee for purposes of Section 11.34 of this Article only.

(2)

"Business day" means Monday through Friday and excludes all City observed holidays/closings and Saturday and Sunday.

(3)

"Commission" means the City of Haltom City civil service commission.

(4)

"Department Head" means the chief or head of a fire or police department or his/her designee, regardless of the name or title used.

(5)

"Director" means director of the City of Haltom City civil service.

(6)

"Sworn Employee" means an employee of the fire department who is certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education (or a successor agency) or an employee of the police department who is licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (or a successor agency) below the ranks of chief and assistant chief.

(7)

"Seniority Pay" means any pay in addition to longevity pay required by state law that may be provided to an employee based upon continuous length of service in the rank including but not limited to pay received due to step increases.

(Ord. of 11-17-08)