DISCIPLINARY APPEALS PROCEDURE Sample Clauses
The Disciplinary Appeals Procedure clause establishes the process by which individuals can challenge or appeal disciplinary actions taken against them within an organization. Typically, this clause outlines the steps for submitting an appeal, the timeframe in which appeals must be made, and the parties responsible for reviewing and deciding on the appeal. Its core function is to ensure fairness and transparency in disciplinary matters by providing a formal mechanism for reviewing and potentially overturning disciplinary decisions.
DISCIPLINARY APPEALS PROCEDURE. The following appeals procedures are adopted by the parties pursuant to Government Code section 3304.5 of the Public Safety Officers’ Procedural Bill of Rights Act.
A. Punitive Action – The term “punitive action” means any action defined by Government Code section 3303, i.e., “any action that may lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, reduction in salary, written reprimand, or transfer for purposes of punishment.”
DISCIPLINARY APPEALS PROCEDURE. APPLICATION The disciplinary appeals procedure described herein shall be available to all permanent status employees covered by this Memorandum of Understanding. It shall not be applicable to probationary employees. It is intended that this procedure will comply with the Firefighter Bill of Rights. The parties may discuss adjustments to this procedure in the event it is used to address any legal issues that may arise as a result of future FBOR case law.
DISCIPLINARY APPEALS PROCEDURE. A. Appeals Procedures for Disciplinary Action Not Covered by the Informal Appeals Procedure
a. If an employee desires to appeal a disciplinary action not covered by the informal appeals process, they (or their representative) shall submit a written notice of appeal to the Executive Director of Human Resources or designee within ten (10) calendar days of receiving the written decision from the Department Head or designee.
b. The Department Head or City Manager or designee (depending on who issued the disciplinary action as determined by the Executive Director of Human Resources or designee) shall meet with the employee within twenty-one (21) days after the submission of the appeal. The Department Head or City Manager or designee may affirm, reverse, or modify the disciplinary action.
c. The Department Head or City Manager or designee shall deliver the written response to the employee within ten (10) calendar days after meeting with the employee. 2. Step 2.
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DISCIPLINARY APPEALS PROCEDURE. 12.1 The Company has a disciplinary procedure which can be obtained from the Board.
12.2 In the event of the Employee being dissatisfied with any disciplinary decision relating to him, he should appeal in writing within 10 working days of being notified of the disciplinary decision to the Board who will investigate, hear the Employee’s representations, if any, and come to a decision which shall be final.
DISCIPLINARY APPEALS PROCEDURE. 9.2.1 In any case where an employee is notified that he/she is the subject of a disciplinary action, such employee shall have the right to appeal the action in the same manner as set forth in the grievance and arbitration procedure of this Agreement, in lieu of any other procedure provided by Civil Service Law, except that such appeal shall commence at the second step. Such choice of an appeal shall be the only procedure
9.2.2 It is understood and agreed that any disciplinary matter may be settled at any time following the service of a notification of discipline. The terms of any settlement proposed shall be reduced in writing. An employee offered such a settlement shall be given a maximum of fifteen (15) days to consult with his/her Union President or designee as well as to have him/her present at the time he/she executes such settlement. Both the employee and the Union president or designee shall be provided with copies of the settlement at the time such settlement is made.