Common use of DISCIPLINARY GRIEVANCES – (APPEALS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION) Clause in Contracts

DISCIPLINARY GRIEVANCES – (APPEALS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION). 15.6.1 Employee appeals of disciplinary actions shall be governed by applicable County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook and State law. During the term of this procedure, an employee challenging discipline shall have the option of choosing between the arbitration provisions of this grievance procedure, or appeal to the County Board of Supervisors. Any employee who wishes to preserve the right of appeal to the Board must comply with the time requirements for filing such appeal as specified in the County Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook. For employees who elect to appeal through this grievance procedure, the provisions of this grievance procedure, beginning at Step IV, shall apply.