Common use of Appeal of Severe Disciplinary Actions Clause in Contracts

Appeal of Severe Disciplinary Actions. ‌ 1. Within ten (10) days after the receipt of the written order, the employee may file with the County Clerk a request in writing for a hearing before the Board of County Commissioners to determine the reasonableness of the action. Failure of the employee to request in writing a hearing before the Board of County Commissioners, within the time specified, shall be deemed a waiver of any appeal process. 2. The Board of County Commissioners shall grant the disciplined employee a hearing within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written request for such hearing. The hearing may be private; however, the hearing must be open to the public if so requested by the employee. Each party shall have the right to be represented by legal counsel or other person of his/her choice. 3. The County Commissioners, by majority vote, shall sustain, reject or modify the disciplinary action. If the Commissioners reject or modify the disciplinary action, they may order back pay, promotion or reinstatement and/or any necessary personnel record changes. 4. Within ten (10) days after the receipt of a decision of the Board of Commissioners sustaining a Severe Disciplinary Action, the employee may file with the County Clerk, a request in writing for a hearing before an External Hearing Officer under Article 18 of this Agreement. Failure of the employee to request in writing a hearing before an External Hearing Officer, within the time specified, shall be deemed a waiver of any appeal process.

Appeal of Severe Disciplinary Actions. ‌ 1. Within ten (10) days after the receipt of the written order, the employee may file with the County Clerk a request in writing for a hearing before the Board of County Commissioners to determine the reasonableness of the action. Failure of the employee to request in writing a hearing before the Board of County Commissioners, within the time specified, shall be deemed a waiver of any appeal process. 2. The Board of County Commissioners shall grant the disciplined employee a hearing within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the written request for such hearing. The hearing may be private; however, the hearing must be open to the public if so requested by the employee. Each party shall have the right to be represented by legal counsel or other person of his/her choice. 3. The County Commissioners, by majority vote, shall sustain, reject or modify the disciplinary action. If the Commissioners reject or modify the disciplinary action, they may order back pay, promotion or reinstatement and/or any necessary personnel record changes. 4. Within ten (10) days after the receipt of a decision of the Board of Commissioners sustaining a Severe Disciplinary Action, the employee may file with the County Clerk, a request in writing for a hearing before an External Hearing Officer under Article 18 of this Agreement. Failure of the employee to request in writing a hearing before an External Hearing Officer, within the time specified, shall be deemed a waiver of any appeal process.