SAMPLE RELEASE FROM PROBATIONARY EMPLOYMENT

(Use City Manager stationary; Letter needs to be personally delivered or sent by Certified Mail)

Date xxxxxxxxxxxx

Certified Mail #________

Employee

Residence Address

Dear Mr/Ms________:

Your department head has recommended that you be removed from your probationary position of (classification name) in the (department). I concur in this recommendation.

You are hereby removed from your probationary position with the City of Oakland effective (date…give five working days notice).

Sincerely,

CITY MANAGER

By___________________

Cc: Personnel

Employee Relations