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SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS For purposes of these policies, the following definitions will apply: Authorized Hours: The number of hours an employee was hired to work. Actual hours worked during any given pay period may differ from authorized hours, depending on workload demands or other factors, and upon approval of the employee's supervisor. Benefits: Privileges granted to qualified employees in the form of paid leave and/or insurance coverage. Benefit Earning Employees: Employees who are eligible for at least a pro -rated portion of some City provided benefits. Such employees must be year-round employees who work at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis. Casual Employee: Temporary employees who periodically work "special projects" for the City, including, but may not be limited to, Election Judges, Happy Days staff, Rink Attendants, Snow Plow Drivers, and other employees working less than 14 hours per week. Core Hours: The core hours for all employees (exempt and non-exempt) are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Police, Fire, and Public Works employees do not have core hours and work the schedules established by their supervisors. Demotion: The movement of an employee from one job class to another within the City, where the maximum wage for the new position is lower than that of the employee's former position. Department Head: Employees that are responsible for the efficient administration of their respective departments, including substantial supervisory control of a permanent nature over other employees. Department Heads shall initiate, with the approval of the City Administrator, implement practices, functions, programs and procedures necessary to fulfill the Department Head's responsibilities. All Department Heads report directly to the City Administrator. The City Administrator shall serve as the Department Head for the Administrative Services Department. Direct Deposit: As permitted by state law, all City employees are required to participate in direct deposit. Division Heads: Employees that are responsible for the efficient administration of their respective divisions, including substantial supervisory control of a permanent nature over other municipal employees. Division Heads shall initiate, with the approval of their Department Head, implement practices, functions, programs and procedures that are necessary to fulfill their responsibilities. Eligible Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Severance Pay: ESST eligible severance pay is payable at a given percent as per this policy and may be subject to language within the post - employment healthcare savings plan. 7