Common use of DISCIPLINARY MATRIX Clause in Contracts

DISCIPLINARY MATRIX. a. This Disciplinary Matrix is designed to ensure that similar violations receive similar penalties. Although the matrix does not include all possible charges which may arise out of a violation of rules, regulations, policies, orders or law, it provides a representative sampling. b. In this regard the Department Head should attempt to follow the guidelines of this section relating to the various categories of offenses, and will review discipline currently rendered in similar cases. The guidelines within this section are just that and may be deviated from, dependent upon the above listed factors. c. Command and supervisory personnel will use the matrix in conjunction with mitigating and/or aggravating factors which may suggest a greater or lesser level of discipline. Some of these factors might include but are not limited to: i. The nature of the incident associated with the disciplinary action; Any associated injury severity; The level or degree of any associated damages; The involved employee’s intent or lack thereof with reference to the incident which required the need for discipline; Any previous record of performance as it might relate to the incident which required the need for discipline; and/or ii. The existence of any mitigating and/or aggravating factors.