0719 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

the applicant or employee is not able to perform the duties ofthe position, the employee may be transferred to a position for which the City determines the employee is qualified, provided such a position is vacant. (2) Such employee shall be discharged if unable to qualify for a position in an existing classification or if no position is vacant. Sec. 21-15. Disciplinary Action. Employees shall be subject to disciplinary action for failing to fulfill their duties and responsibilities. It shall be the policy of the City to administer disciplinary action uniformly and without discrimination. Disciplinary action may include action up to and including termination. Discipline will be based upon the nature and severity of the infraction and conditions surrounding the incident using, where possible, generally accepted principles of progressive discipline. Sec. 21-16. Disciplinary Steps. The employee's immediate supervisor or Department Director shall inform the employee promptly and specifically ofthe cause for disciplinary action. Where practicable, disciplinary action against any employee shall be progressive and follow the steps contained in this Section. The practicability for the situation is to be determined solely by the City or its agents. These subsections are intended only to provide examples of types of discipline and are not meant to be exclusive nor to require the City to exhaust these steps in any particular instance. (1) Oral Reprimand. The supervisor shall inform the employee that "this is an oral reprimand" and shall state the reason for the reprimand. (2) Written Reprimand. The department director shall submit a written reprimand to the employee and place a copy of the reprimand in the employee's personnel file. (3) Suspension. The department director may suspend an employee without pay for a period not to exceed three days. Notification of such suspension shall be brought immediately to the attention ofthe City Manager. City Manager approval is required prior to issuing a suspension beyond three days. (4) Demotion or Discharge. The City Manager may demote or dismiss an employee when other forms of disciplinary action have proved ineffective or when the seriousness of the offense or condition warrants it. Sec. 21-17. Temporary Relief From Duty. A supervisor may temporarily relieve an employee of duty if the employee is unfit to perform those duties. Sick leave will be utilized when an employee is sick. Sec. 21-18. Grievance Procedures. The grievance and appeal process is designed to afford the employee and the City an opportunity 21-9