Article 21
Temporary and Probationary Employees

Section 1. Temporary Employees

a. This Section applies to temporary employees whose appointments are for more than six (6) months. Such employees are in the bargaining unit.
b. Barring exceptional circumstances beyond Management's control, temporary employees in the bargaining unit will be given not less than one (1) pay period's notice of the termination of their appointment.
c. Temporary employees will be provided a copy of their official position description and be told of the conditions of employment upon entrance on duty.
d. The Union has the right to consult with Management concerning the use of temporary employment.
e. Temporary employees shall not be used to circumvent the merit staffing procedure.

Section 2. Probationary Employees

a. The purpose of this Section is to clarify certain rights of probationary employees where those rights may not be clear elsewhere in this Agreement.
b. The Department agrees to provide probationary employees a reasonable and fair opportunity to make good.
c. The Department agrees to evaluate the performance of probationary employees during the probationary period and to counsel the employee concerning performance deficiencies. The Department shall give the employees the results of any interim review.
d. Probationary employees will usually be given fifteen (15) workdays notice of their separation.
e. Probationary employees have the right to Union representation.