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September 21, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1580 classification and salary recommendations, and reasons for the selection. After considering the department head's comments, the County Manager shall make the appointment and determine the classification and starting salary. Appointing authorities other than the County Manager shall forward the employee's name to the Human Resources Director with classification and salary recommendations. Section 13. Demotion Any employee whose work in his present position is unsatisfactory, or whose personal conduct is unsatisfactory, may be demoted, provided that the employee shows promise of becoming a satisfactory employee in another position. Such a demotion shall follow the procedures outlined in Article VII, Section 2. An employee may request a demotion on a strictly voluntary basis subject to approval of the department head and County Manager. Section 14. Transfer If a vacancy occurs and an employee is eligible for a transfer and is selected, the department head wishing to hire the employee shall request the transfer, which is subject to review by the Human Resources Director and approval of the County Manager, except that appointing authorities other than the County Manager shall make such appointments for their departments. Any employee involuntarily transferred may appeal the action in accordance with the grievance procedures outlined in Article VIII. Section 15. Emergency Appointment An emergency appointment may be made when a situation exists requiring the services of an employee before it is possible to identify a qualified applicant through the regular selection process. When it is determined by the County Manager or appointing authority that an emergency appointment is necessary, all other requirements for appointment will be waived. An emergency appointment may be made for a period of up to 60 work days (consecutive or non-consecutive). Any one individual may not receive successive emergency appointments with the same department or agency. At least three calendar months must elapse before an individual may receive another emergency appointment. Section 16. Employment Screening Cabarrus County requires position appropriate pre-employment, promotion, and reassignment screenings to include, credit, criminal, driving, drug, educational, and reference information. Authorization by the individual being considered for hire, promotion, or reassignment is required prior to screening. Article V. Conditions of Employment Section 1. Workweek County employees are subject to an 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday through Thursday workweek and to the overtime and/or compensatory time provisions as set forth in Appendix B, Wage and Hour Policy. Law enforcement personnel require a work period to accommodate a 29 hour, 14 day work schedule. EMS Personnel require a work schedule to accommodate an on duty 29, off duty 98 hour work schedule. Other workweek schedules may be authorized by the County Manager in keeping with the Fair Labor Standards Act and County needs. Employees in positions determined to be exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act shall work the number of hours necessary to assure the satisfactory performance of their duties. Office hours for all County departments shall extend from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Monday through Friday. However, when the activities of a particular department require another schedule to meet work needs, the County Manager may authorize a deviation from the normal schedule. Employees will report to work as scheduled and on time. Section 2. Job Performance