Common use of Discipline and Grievance Procedure Clause in Contracts

Discipline and Grievance Procedure. 25.01 In the event a member is the subject of an allegation which may result in a warning, discipline, suspension or dismissal, the following procedure shall apply: 1. No member shall be disciplined, demoted, suspended or discharged in a manner that is inconsistent with this Collective Agreement and the Police Services Act. Refusal to comply with an order, directive or assignment that is improper or unlawful shall not result in discipline or discharge. 2. A member, at his/her option, may be accompanied and represented by an Association representative at a meeting which may be arranged following an investigation, the purpose of which is to impose disciplinary action. 3. The reasons for any disciplinary action taken shall be reduced to writing and given to the member. A copy of such notification shall be forwarded to the Association and the Director of Human Resources. 25.02 Disciplinary notifications such as conduct sheets, written warnings or disciplinary statements of a derogatory nature entered on the member's record, which have not resulted in the member's suspension, demotion or discharge, shall not be considered after two (2) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct have been documented or entered into the record. Disciplinary notifications resulting in the member’s suspension or demotion shall not be considered after five (5) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct have been documented or entered into the record. Where such notification is no longer to be considered, it shall be expunged from the file on the second and/or fifth anniversary of the date of last entry, as the case may be. 25.03 A member is entitled to view his/her Personnel File upon twenty-four (24) hours' notice of request. Such opportunity to view the file will not be unreasonably withheld. Such request shall be made through the Director - Human Resources. 25.04 Subject to the rights and procedures provided by and under the Police Services Act, the Parties hereto agree to the following Grievance Procedure: The Association shall reduce the grievance to writing using the Grievance Form and submit it to the Senior Officer in Charge of the Division or Unit. A Senior Officer shall meet with a representative of the Association and the aggrieved member. The Senior Officer/Civilian Manager shall render his/her written decision within six (6) working days following such meeting.

Discipline and Grievance Procedure. 25.01 In the event a member is the subject of an allegation which may result in a warning, discipline, suspension or dismissal, the following procedure shall apply: 1. No member shall be disciplined, demoted, suspended or discharged in a manner that is inconsistent with this Collective Agreement and the Police Services Act. Refusal to comply with an order, directive or assignment that is improper or unlawful shall not result in discipline or discharge. 2. A member, at his/her option, may be accompanied and represented by an Association representative at any stage of the grievance procedure, or at a meeting which may be arranged following an investigation, the purpose of which is to impose disciplinary action. 3. The reasons for any disciplinary action taken shall be reduced to writing and given to the member. A copy of such notification shall be forwarded to the Association and the Director of Human Resources. 25.02 Disciplinary notifications such as conduct sheets, written warnings or disciplinary statements of a derogatory nature entered on the memberofficer's record, which have not resulted in the member's suspension, demotion or dischargea Discipline Charge, shall not be considered expunged two years after two (2) years from the date the document was being entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct have been documented or entered into the record. Disciplinary notifications resulting in the member’s suspension or demotion shall not be considered after five (5) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct have been documented or entered into the his/her record. Where such notification is no longer to be considered, it shall be expunged from the file on the second and/or fifth anniversary of the date of last entry, as the case may be. All members shall be provided with a copy of his/her conduct sheet when it has been completed by a Senior Officer. 25.03 A member is entitled to view his/her Personnel File upon twenty-four (24) hours' hours notice of request. Such opportunity to view the file will not be unreasonably withheld. Such request shall be made through the member's supervisor to the Director - Human Resources. 25.04 A member may reside anywhere the member so pleases so long as it does not impede the performance of his/her duties. 25.05 Subject to the rights and procedures provided by and under the Police Services Act, the Parties parties hereto agree to the following Grievance Procedure: The Association grievance shall reduce the grievance be reduced to writing using the Grievance Form and submit it submitted to the Senior Officer in Charge of the Division or Unit. A Senior Officer shall meet with the aggrieved member, who may be accompanied by a representative of the Association and the aggrieved memberat this step. The Senior OfficerOfficer shall render his/Civilian Manager her written decision within six (6) working days following such meeting. As clarification it is noted that the Board shall have the right, at its discretion, to release cadets from employment, and consequently such cadets shall not be permitted to lodge a grievance relating to their suspension or discharge. Failing satisfactory settlement under Step 1, the written grievance shall be submitted to the Chief of Police within a period of six (6) working days after the decision rendered under Step 1. The member may be accompanied by two representatives of the Association at this step. The Chief of Police shall render his/her written decision within six (6) working days following such meeting. a) Failing satisfactory settlement under Step 2, the Association's Committee shall arrange to bring the matter in dispute before the Board at the earliest possible date. The Board shall render its written decision within three (3) weeks following such meeting with the Grievance Committee. b) Despite the foregoing the Board may refuse to consider any complaint, the circumstance of which arose more than twenty-five (25) days before the said complaint was submitted to the Senior Officer as outlined in Step 1 above. This applies only if the aggrieved member has been made aware of the relevant facts within the twenty-five (25) day limitation. In the event that the member does not receive a response, for the purpose of setting a meeting, on submission of a grievance at any Step in this procedure within Twenty-five (25) days of such submission, the member may submit the grievance to the next Step of the procedure.

Discipline and Grievance Procedure. 25.01 In the event a member is the subject of an allegation which may result in a warning, discipline, suspension or dismissal, the following procedure shall apply: 1. No member shall be disciplined, demoted, suspended or discharged in a manner that is inconsistent with this Collective Agreement and the Police Services Act. Refusal to comply with an order, directive or assignment that is improper or unlawful shall not result in discipline or discharge. 2. A member, at his/her option, may be accompanied and represented by an Association representative at a meeting which may be arranged following an investigation, the purpose of which is to impose disciplinary action. 3. The reasons for any disciplinary action taken shall be reduced to writing and given to the member. A copy of such notification shall be forwarded to the Association and the Director of Human Resources. 25.02 Disciplinary notifications such as conduct sheets, written warnings or disciplinary statements of a derogatory nature entered on the member's record, which have not resulted in the member's suspension, demotion or discharge, shall not be considered after two (2) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct have been documented or entered into the record. Disciplinary notifications resulting in the member’s suspension or demotion shall not be considered after five (5) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct have been documented or entered into the record. Where such notification is no longer to be considered, it shall be expunged from the file on the second and/or fifth anniversary of the date of last entry, as the case may be. 25.03 A member is entitled to view his/her Personnel File upon twenty-four (24) hours' notice of request. Such opportunity to view the file will not be unreasonably withheld. Such request shall be made through the Director - Human Resources. 25.04 Prior to invoking any of the Steps of the Grievance Procedure as hereinafter provided, a member may first provide his/her Supervisor an opportunity to address the complaint. Subject to the rights and procedures provided by and under the Police Services Act, the Parties hereto agree to the following Grievance Procedure: The Association shall reduce the grievance to writing using the Grievance Form and submit it to the Senior Officer in Charge of the Division or Unit. A Senior Officer shall meet with a representative of the Association and the aggrieved member. The Senior Officer/Civilian Manager shall render his/her written decision within six (6) working days following such meeting.

Discipline and Grievance Procedure. 25.01 In the event a member is the subject of an allegation which may result in a warning, discipline, suspension or dismissal, the following procedure shall apply: 1. No member shall be disciplined, demoted, suspended or discharged in a manner that is inconsistent with this Collective Agreement and the Police Services Act. Refusal to comply with an order, directive or assignment that is improper or unlawful shall not result in discipline or discharge. 2. A member, at his/her option, may be accompanied and represented by an Association representative at a meeting which may be arranged following an investigation, the purpose of which is to impose disciplinary action. 3. The reasons for any disciplinary action taken shall be reduced to writing and given to the member. A copy of such notification shall be forwarded to the Association and the Director of Human Resources. 25.02 Disciplinary notifications such as conduct sheets, written warnings or disciplinary statements of a derogatory nature entered on the member's officer’s record, which have not resulted in the member's suspension, demotion or dischargea Discipline Charge, shall not be considered after two (2) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct have been documented or entered into the record. Disciplinary notifications An entry in an officer’s employment record resulting from an official disciplinary charge proceeding under the Police Services Act that does not result in the memberofficer’s suspension or demotion discharge shall not be considered after five (5) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct further proceedings have been documented commenced or disposition entered into the record. Where such notification is no longer to be considered, it shall be expunged from the file on the second and/or fifth anniversary of the date of last entry, as the case may be. All members shall be provided with a copy of his/her conduct sheet when it has been completed by a Senior Officer. 25.03 A member is entitled to view his/her Personnel File upon twenty-four (24) hours' ’ notice of request. Such opportunity to view the file will not be unreasonably withheld. Such request shall be made through the Director - Human Resources. 25.04 Prior to invoking any of the Steps of the Grievance Procedure as hereinafter provided, a member may first provide his/her Supervisor an opportunity to address the complaint. Subject to the rights and procedures provided by and under the Police Services Act, the Parties hereto agree to the following Grievance Procedure: The Association shall reduce the grievance to writing using the Grievance Form and submit it to the Senior Officer in Charge of the Division or Unit. A Senior Officer shall meet with a representative of the Association and the aggrieved member. The Senior OfficerOfficer shall render his/Civilian Manager her written decision within six (6) working days following such meeting. As clarification it is noted that the Board shall have the right, at its discretion, to release Recruit Constables from employment, and consequently such members shall not be permitted to lodge a grievance relating to their suspension or discharge. Failing satisfactory settlement under Step 1, the written grievance shall be submitted to the Chief of Police within a period of six (6) working days after the decision rendered under Step 1. The member may be accompanied by two representatives of the Association at this step. The Chief of Police shall render his/her written decision within six (6) working days following such meeting. a) Failing satisfactory settlement under Step 2, the Association's Committee shall arrange to bring the matter in dispute before the Board at the earliest possible date. The Board shall render its written decision within three (3) weeks following such meeting with the Grievance Committee. b) Despite the foregoing the Board may refuse to consider any complaint, the circumstance of which arose more than twenty-five (25) days before the said complaint was submitted to the Senior Officer as outlined in Step 1 above. This applies only if the aggrieved member has been made aware of the relevant facts within the twenty-five (25) day limitation. In the event that the member does not receive a response, for the purpose of setting a meeting, on submission of a grievance at any Step in this procedure within Twenty- five (25) days of such submission, the member may submit the grievance to the next Step of the procedure.

Discipline and Grievance Procedure. 25.01 In the event a member is the subject of an allegation which may result in a warning, discipline, suspension or dismissal, the following procedure shall apply: 1. No member shall be disciplined, demoted, suspended or discharged in a manner that is inconsistent with this Collective Agreement and the Police Services Act. Refusal to comply with an order, directive or assignment that is improper or unlawful shall not result in discipline or discharge. 2. A member, at his/her option, may be accompanied and represented by an Association representative at a meeting which may be arranged following an investigation, the purpose of which is to impose disciplinary action. 3. The reasons for any disciplinary action taken shall be reduced to writing and given to the member. A copy of such notification shall be forwarded to the Association and the Director of Human Resources. 25.02 Disciplinary notifications such as conduct sheets, written warnings or disciplinary statements of a derogatory nature entered on the member's officer’s record, which have not resulted in the member's suspension, demotion or dischargea Discipline Charge, shall not be considered after two (2) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct have been documented or entered into the record. Disciplinary notifications An entry in an officer’s employment record resulting from an official disciplinary charge proceeding under the Police Services Act that does not result in the memberofficer’s suspension or demotion discharge shall not be considered after five (5) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct further proceedings have been documented commenced or entered into the record. Where such notification is no longer to be considered, it shall be expunged from the file on the second and/or fifth anniversary of the date of last entry, as the case may be. All members shall be provided with a copy of his/her conduct sheet when it has been completed by a Senior Officer. 25.03 A member is entitled to view his/her Personnel File upon twenty-four (24) hours' ’ notice of request. Such opportunity to view the file will not be unreasonably withheld. Such request shall be made through the Director - Human Resources. 25.04 Subject to the rights and procedures provided by and under the Police Services Act, the Parties hereto agree to the following Grievance Procedure: The Association shall reduce the grievance to writing using the Grievance Form and submit it to the Senior Officer in Charge of the Division or Unit. A Senior Officer shall meet with a representative of the Association and the aggrieved member. The Senior OfficerOfficer shall render his/Civilian Manager her written decision within six (6) working days following such meeting. As clarification it is noted that the Board shall have the right, at its discretion, to release Recruit Constables from employment, and consequently such members shall not be permitted to lodge a grievance relating to their suspension or discharge. Failing satisfactory settlement under Step 1, the written grievance shall be submitted to the Chief of Police within a period of six (6) working days after the decision rendered under Step 1. The member may be accompanied by two representatives of the Association at this step. The Chief of Police shall render his/her written decision within six (6) working days following such meeting. a) Failing satisfactory settlement under Step 2, the Association's Committee shall arrange to bring the matter in dispute before the Board at the earliest possible date. The Board shall render its written decision within three (3) weeks following such meeting with the Grievance Committee. b) Despite the foregoing the Board may refuse to consider any complaint, the circumstance of which arose more than twenty-five (25) days before the said complaint was submitted to the Senior Officer as outlined in Step 1 above. This applies only if the aggrieved member has been made aware of the relevant facts within the twenty-five (25) day limitation. In the event that the member does not receive a response, for the purpose of setting a meeting, on submission of a grievance at any Step in this procedure within Twenty-five (25) days of such submission, the member may submit the grievance to the next Step of the procedure.

Discipline and Grievance Procedure. 25.01 In the event a member is the subject of an allegation which may result in a warning, discipline, suspension or dismissal, the following procedure shall apply: 1. No member shall be disciplined, demoted, suspended or discharged in a manner that is inconsistent with this Collective Agreement and the Police Services Act. Refusal to comply with an order, directive or assignment that is improper or unlawful shall not result in discipline or discharge. 2. A member, at his/her option, may be accompanied and represented by an Association representative at any stage of the grievance procedure, or at a meeting which may be arranged following an investigation, the purpose of which is to impose disciplinary action. 3. The reasons for any disciplinary action taken shall be reduced to writing and given to the member. A copy of such notification shall be forwarded to the Association and the Director of Human Resources. 25.02 Disciplinary notifications such as conduct sheets, written warnings or disciplinary statements of a derogatory nature entered on the member's officer’s record, which have not resulted in the member's suspension, demotion or dischargea Discipline Charge, shall not be considered after two (2) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct have been documented or entered into the record. Disciplinary notifications An entry in an officer’s employment record resulting from an official disciplinary charge proceeding under the Police Services Act that does not result in the memberofficer’s suspension or demotion discharge shall not be considered after five (5) years from the date the document was entered, provided that during that time no other incidents of misconduct further proceedings have been documented commenced or entered into the record. Where such notification is no longer to be considered, it shall be expunged from the file on the second and/or fifth anniversary of the date of last entry, as the case may be. All members shall be provided with a copy of his/her conduct sheet when it has been completed by a Senior Officer. 25.03 A member is entitled to view his/her Personnel File upon twenty-four (24) hours' hours notice of request. Such opportunity to view the file will not be unreasonably withheld. Such request shall be made through the member's supervisor to the Director - Human Resources. 25.04 A member may reside anywhere the member so pleases so long as it does not impede the performance of his/her duties. 25.05 Subject to the rights and procedures provided by and under the Police Services Act, the Parties parties hereto agree to the following Grievance Procedure: The Association grievance shall reduce the grievance be reduced to writing using the Grievance Form and submit it submitted to the Senior Officer in Charge of the Division or Unit. A Senior Officer shall meet with the aggrieved member, who may be accompanied by a representative of the Association and the aggrieved memberat this step. The Senior OfficerOfficer shall render his/Civilian Manager her written decision within six (6) working days following such meeting. As clarification it is noted that the Board shall have the right, at its discretion, to release Recruit Constables from employment, and consequently such members shall not be permitted to lodge a grievance relating to their suspension or discharge. Failing satisfactory settlement under Step 1, the written grievance shall be submitted to the Chief of Police within a period of six (6) working days after the decision rendered under Step 1. The member may be accompanied by two representatives of the Association at this step. The Chief of Police shall render his/her written decision within six (6) working days following such meeting. a) Failing satisfactory settlement under Step 2, the Association's Committee shall arrange to bring the matter in dispute before the Board at the earliest possible date. The Board shall render its written decision within three (3) weeks following such meeting with the Grievance Committee. b) Despite the foregoing the Board may refuse to consider any complaint, the circumstance of which arose more than twenty-five (25) days before the said complaint was submitted to the Senior Officer as outlined in Step 1 above. This applies only if the aggrieved member has been made aware of the relevant facts within the twenty-five (25) day limitation. In the event that the member does not receive a response, for the purpose of setting a meeting, on submission of a grievance at any Step in this procedure within Twenty-five (25) days of such submission, the member may submit the grievance to the next Step of the procedure.