Common use of Appeal From Disciplinary Decision Clause in Contracts

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.