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criminal history, including any and all evidence of rehabilitation, when evaluating him or her for employment with the City, to the maximum extent permitted by law. 3.8 Reclassification and n►ew Po ition / Vacant One :firn Reclassification When a position's duties and responsibilities change (increase or decrease), the position is considered a reclassification. It and may be automatically filled by the incumbent of the original position contingent upon the incumbent's ability to meet the position's minimum requirements and possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, at the GityCity's discretion. — New P siti n If the City creates a new position to meet its public service needs the position will be filled according to the City Administrator's direction. 3.9 Nepotism The potential for conflicts of interest isafe increased when personnel who are related are employed by the same employer; and real or implied conflicts of interest can result in distrust and a general lack of harmony among other employees. Whenever possible, and with due regard for job -relevant qualifications, merit, and fitness, the employer shall avoid the-appeiutmentappointing-ef any person related to an appointed officer or regular full-time or regular part-time employee of the GityCity.—Appointments or assignments of persons related to an employee in the same department in which the employee works is prohibited. 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, appointingtnent or assigningment of an employee's spouse within the same department in which the employee works is prohibited if the appointment or assignment would result in one -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 CityCity shall not be construed as an employment contract between the eityCity 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 91Page