Article 40 Probationary Period

ARTICLE 40 PROBATIONARY PERIOD

All newly appointed unit employees shall be considered probationary for a period of twelve (12) months, with the City maintaining the sole discretion of extending the probation an additional six (6) months during which time they shall be subject to dismissal without the City being required to state a reason, and they shall not have access to the grievance or arbitration procedures of this contract with regard to discipline or dismissal, or for any purpose other than the enforcement of rights granted to them by this Agreement.