2.50.040 Prevailing policies.

(A) At-Will Employees. Employees covered by the exempt management recognition and compensation program resolution are employed at-will. At-will employees serve at the pleasure of the city. At-will employees have no defined or definitive employment duration, and employment may be terminated by either party with or without cause for any reason that is not prohibited by state or federal law, unless otherwise defined in a contract between the city and the at-will employee. At-will employees are not covered by this chapter to the extent that there is a conflict between this chapter and their at-will status. In the event of conflict between the individual employee employment contract or the exempt management recognition and compensation program resolution and the provisions of this chapter, the terms of the employment contract and/or the exempt management recognition and compensation program resolution shall take precedence for at-will employees.

(B) State and Federal Regulations. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to supersede applicable state or federal law or administrative regulations related to personnel matters.

(C) Employer-Employee Relations Agreements. Within the limitations of Chapter 2.52, if there is any conflict between this chapter and any memorandum of understanding or resolution authorizing pay, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment between the city and a recognized employee organization, the provisions contained in such memorandum of understanding or resolution shall take precedence.