Common use of Discharge and Demotion Clause in Contracts

Discharge and Demotion. ‌‌‌ 21.1 Discharge or demotion shall be for just cause, and in such case, an officer in permanent status may choose between two avenues of appeal: 21.1.1 The officer may exercise appeal rights under Chapter 4 Civil Service, Article 5 of the City of Portland Charter, or 21.1.2 The Association may, in lieu of those provisions established pursuant to the City Charter, be allowed to take up the matter at Step II of the Grievance Procedure. 21.2 These two avenues of appeal do not apply to an officer who: 21.2.1 Is separated during the eighteen (18) months’ entry level probationary period, or 21.2.2 Fails to successfully complete the twelve (12) months’ probationary period in a promotional position and is reverted to the officer’s former classification., or 21.2.3 Is separated during the twelve (12) months’ lateral probationary period or during the six (6) month’s lateral probationary extension period. 21.2.3.1 The Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee may reasonably extend the twelve (12) month’s lateral probationary period by six (6) months. 21.3 The City retains the right to restrict or suspend an officer’s police powers during the pendency of investigation and imposition of discipline, criminal investigation, or pending clearance in a medical or psychological fitness for duty examination. The City retains the right to end premium pay for officers with restricted or suspended police powers. The City will comply with ORS 181.789(4) when ending premium pay for officers with restricted or suspended police powers. Removal of police powers shall not be considered disciplinary.

Discharge and Demotion. ‌‌‌ 21.1 Discharge or demotion shall be for just cause, and in such case, an officer in permanent status may choose between two avenues of appeal: 21.1.1 The officer may exercise appeal rights under Chapter 4 Civil Service, Article 5 of the City of Portland Charter, or 21.1.2 The Association may, in lieu of those provisions established pursuant to the City Charter, be allowed to take up the matter at Step II of the Grievance Procedure. 21.2 These two avenues of appeal do not apply to an officer who: 21.2.1 Is separated during the eighteen (18) months’ entry level probationary period, or 21.2.2 Fails to successfully complete the twelve (12) months’ probationary period in a promotional position and is reverted to the officer’s former classification., or 21.2.3 Is separated during the twelve (12) months’ lateral probationary period or during the six (6) month’s lateral probationary extension period. 21.2.3.1 The Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee may reasonably extend the twelve (12) month’s lateral probationary period by six (6) months. 21.3 The City retains the right to restrict or suspend an officer’s police powers during the pendency of investigation and imposition of discipline, criminal investigation, or pending clearance in a medical or psychological fitness for duty examination. The City retains the right to end premium pay for officers with restricted or suspended police powers. The City will comply with ORS 181.789(4) when ending premium pay for officers with restricted or suspended police powers. Removal of police powers shall not be considered disciplinary.

Discharge and Demotion. ‌‌‌ 21.1 Discharge or demotion shall be for just cause, and in such case, an officer in permanent status may choose between two avenues of appeal: 21.1.1 The officer may exercise appeal rights under Chapter 4 Civil Service, Article 5 of the City of Portland Charter, or 21.1.2 The Association may, in lieu of those provisions established pursuant to the City Charter, be allowed to take up the matter at Step II of the Grievance Procedure. 21.2 These two avenues of appeal do not apply to an officer who: 21.2.1 Is separated during the eighteen (18) months’ entry level probationary period, or 21.2.2 Fails to successfully complete the twelve (12) months’ probationary period in a promotional position and is reverted to the officer’s former classification., or 21.2.3 Is separated during the twelve (12) months’ lateral probationary period or during the six (6) month’s lateral probationary extension period. 21.2.3.1 The Chief of Police or the Chief’s Chief designee may reasonably extend the twelve (12) month’s lateral probationary period by six (6) months. 21.3 The City retains the right to restrict or suspend an officer’s police powers during the pendency of investigation and imposition of discipline, criminal investigation, or pending clearance in a medical or psychological fitness for duty examination. The City retains the right to end premium pay for officers with restricted or suspended police powers. The City will comply with ORS 181.789(4) when ending premium pay for officers with restricted or suspended police powers. Removal of police powers shall not be considered disciplinary.

Discharge and Demotion. ‌‌‌‌ 21.1 Discharge or demotion shall be for just cause, and in such case, an officer in permanent status may choose between two avenues of appeal: 21.1.1 The officer may exercise appeal rights under Chapter 4 Civil Service, Article 5 of the City of Portland Charter, or 21.1.2 The Association may, in lieu of those provisions established pursuant to the City Charter, be allowed to take up the matter at Step II of the Grievance Procedure. 21.2 These two avenues of appeal do not apply to an officer who: 21.2.1 Is separated during the eighteen (18) months’ entry level probationary period, or 21.2.2 Fails to successfully complete the twelve (12) months’ probationary period in a promotional position and is reverted to the officer’s former classification., or 21.2.3 Is separated during the twelve (12) months’ lateral probationary period or during the six (6) month’s lateral probationary extension period. 21.2.3.1 The Chief of Police or the Chief’s Chief designee may reasonably extend the twelve (12) month’s lateral probationary period by six (6) months. 21.3 The City retains the right to restrict or suspend an officer’s police powers during the pendency of investigation and imposition of discipline, criminal investigation, or pending clearance in a medical or psychological fitness for duty examination. The City retains the right to end premium pay for officers with restricted or suspended police powers. The City will comply with ORS 181.789(4) when ending premium pay for officers with restricted or suspended police powers. Removal of police powers shall not be considered disciplinary.