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This provision does not apply to marital status or familial status, as protected under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Employment of the spouse of an elected or appointed officer or employee is not prohibited; however, appointment or assignment of an employee's spouse in the same department in which the employee works is prohibited, if the appointment or assignment would result in an employee directly supervising or influencing the recruitment, employment, salary, fees, or performance review of the employee's spouse. Appointment to a position with the City shall not be construed as an employment contract between the city of Ramsey and an employee. All employees whose positions are covered by this policy are appointed by - and serve - at the sole discretion of the employer. 3.10 Probation Subject to the provisions of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, every original appointment and every promotional appointment, is subject to a probationary period of six (6) months, except for patrol officers, paid -on -call firefighters, and Department Heads who have a one-year probationary period. During the probationary period a probationary employee may be terminated at the sole discretion of the City. If terminated during the probationary period, the employee shall be notified in writing of the termination and shall have no right to appeal the termination. Employees may use sick and vacation leave during their probationary period at the discretion of the Department Head. At the sole discretion of the City Administrator, an employee's probationary period may be extended for 90 calendar days. Completion of the probationary period or any extended probationary period is not, and cannot be construed as, a promise of continued employment or otherwise altering the at -will nature of employment. 3ti11 Supplemental Employment No city of Ramsey patrol officer shall work as a police officer or keeper of the peace directly for any establishment in the City or at any special private functions within the City. Officers needed at special functions shall work as city of Ramsey employees and shall be paid directly by the City. The City, in return, will bill the person or entity requesting the officers' presence at the function from which payment the City will reimburse itself for the officers' services. 3.12 Performance Evaluations Performance evaluations are used to assess employee performance in terms of specific job requirements and provide measures for setting up training and development programs for improvement and opening communication channels. On the anniversary date of an employee's current position, or in January if so determined by the Human Resources Manager, as well as when an employee is completing their probationary period, a formal performance evaluation may be completed. If a formal performance evaluation is completed, it will be reviewed with the employee. 15 1Page Deleted: 1 1 Deleted: Qualified veterans are protected bylaw and must be afforded certain benefits from the date of hire and may not be discharged without sufficient cause, as provided by law. If a veteran is proposed for discharge at any time, including the probationary period, the veteran will be afforded the rights provided in the Minnesota Veterans Preference laws. If such employee is a veteran, the procedure prescribed in Minnesota Statutes shall be followed¶ ___—{Deleted: 12 Deleted: 3 1