Common use of Informal Inquiries Clause in Contracts

Informal Inquiries. For purposes of this Article, the term “informal inquiry” shall mean a meeting between a supervisor or manager and an employee against whom an allegation has been made, or to discuss the facts of a given situation to determine whether or not there should be a formal investigation. By definition, an informal inquiry is preliminary in nature, and takes place prior to a determination as to whether the situation warrants the issuance of discipline. Informal inquiries will generally be used by Lieutenants, Captains, and District Chiefs for fact finding in the field. The parties agree that such inquiries should not be hindered by unnecessary procedural formality. However, nothing in this Section shall prohibit or restrict informal fact finding inquiries by Division Chiefs and above, provided appropriate due process protections as set forth herein are provided upon request of the employee.

Informal Inquiries. For purposes of this Article, the term “informal inquiry” shall mean a meeting between a supervisor or manager and an employee against whom an allegation has been made, or to discuss the facts of a given situation to determine whether or not there should be a formal investigation. By definition, an informal inquiry is preliminary in nature, and takes place prior to a determination as to whether the situation warrants the issuance of discipline. Informal inquiries will generally be used by Lieutenants, Captains, and District Chiefs for fact finding in the field. The parties agree that such inquiries should not be hindered by unnecessary procedural formality. However, nothing in this Section section shall prohibit or restrict informal fact finding inquiries by Division Chiefs and above, provided appropriate due process protections as set forth herein are provided upon request of the employee.