Appeal From Disciplinary Decision. If suspension, reduction or removal is imposed as a result of the disposition of the Departmental Hearing, a member, with the approval of the OPBA President, may appeal such decision directly to binding arbitration under the provisions of Article 6 within twenty-one (21) calendar days after the order is received. In lieu of proceeding directly to arbitration, a member may appeal the decision to impose disciplinary action to the Civil Service Commission, as provided in the Civil Service Commission Rules. If the Civil Service Commission accepts jurisdiction over the member's appeal, the member is precluded from proceeding to arbitration.
Appeal From Disciplinary Decision. A Member may appeal a disciplinary decision made by the Chief directly to Step Four (City Manager) without resort to Steps One through Three in the grievance procedure set forth in Section 5.4. Such appeal must be made by the grievant within seven (7) calendar days of the grievant’s receipt of the disciplinary decision of the Chief. A Member may appeal a disciplinary decision made by the City Manager directly to arbitration without resort to the steps in the grievance procedure set forth in Section 5.4. Such appeal must be made by the Lodge President within fourteen (14) calendar days of the Member's receipt of the disciplinary decision of the City Manager. In order to invoke the arbitration process, the appeal must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the City Manager within the fourteen (14) calendar day period.
Appeal From Disciplinary Decision. If suspension, reduction or removal is imposed as a result of the disposition of the Departmental Hearing, a member, with the approval of the Lodge President, may appeal such decision directly to binding arbitration under the provisions of Article 6 within twenty-one (21) calendar days after the order is received. In lieu of proceeding directly to arbitration, a member may appeal the decision to impose disciplinary action to the Civil Service Commission, as provided in the Civil Service Commission Rules. If the Civil Service Commission accepts jurisdiction over the member's appeal, the member is precluded from proceeding to arbitration.
