Section 97-2-004 - PROBATIONARY PERIOD004.01 Nature, Purpose and Duration004.01A All employees shall serve a probationary period of six months. The probationary period may be extended not to exceed a maximum of twelve months on the written notification by the Executive Secretary to the employee. The probationary period shall be an essential part of the selection process and shall be utilized for the effective adjustment of a new employee and for the termination without recourse of any probationary employee whose performance does not meet the required standards.004.02 Permanent Appointment or Termination004.02A Permanent Appointment of a probationary employee shall begin following the date ending the probationary period.004.02B If at any time during the probationary period it is determined that the services of the employee have not been of acceptable quality, the Executive Secretary shall so notify the employee in writing of the date his services are to be terminated. The termination notice shall be made a part of the official minute record of the Board.004.02C If the Executive Secretary determines that the services of the employee have been acceptable, the appointment may become permanent and the employee is so notified.97 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 2, § 004