Pre-Disciplinary Conference. Prior to the administration of disciplinary action constituting a suspension without pay or dismissal, a Pre- Disciplinary Conference will be held to give the employee an opportunity to offer an explanation regarding the alleged offense/misconduct on their part. This Pre- Disciplinary Conference will take place within 10 working days of completing an investigation of the incident in question and the investigation will not be unreasonably delayed by either the Employer or the employee. Nothing within this Section will preclude the Employer from relieving the employee from duty if, in the judgment of the Employer, such action is necessary.
Pre-Disciplinary Conference. Prior to the imposition of a suspension of three (3) days or more, or a termination, the Employer shall give written notice of a pre-disciplinary conference to the affected employee and the Union. The written notice shall set forth the recommended disciplinary action, a statement of the acts or omissions of the employee giving rise to the discipline, a list of witnesses to the event or act known at that time, documents known of at that
Pre-Disciplinary Conference. The conference to discuss the allegations shall be attended by the teacher, the Association’s representative(s) and the Board of Education’s representative(s). Said conference shall be held no sooner than three (3) work days and no later than five (5) work days following the teacher’s receipt of the notice of allegations or at a time and place mutually agreed upon by the parties.
Pre-Disciplinary Conference. Where an employee has requested an opportunity to respond orally, the disciplining authority or his/her designee shall cause an informal pre-disciplinary conference to be held to review the statement of charges and to provide the opportunity for the employee or his/her representative to answer the charges. The disciplining authority or his/her designee shall allow the parties to present any relevant evidence tending to prove or disprove the facts upon which the action is based or upon the nature and severity of the proposed disciplinary action. Failure of the employee to appear at the pre-disciplinary conference, if requested, shall forfeit all the employee's right to respond to the statement of charges.
Pre-Disciplinary Conference. A. If the Sheriff believes that an employee may have committed a violation that could result in a suspension (without pay), reduction, or discharge, a pre-disciplinary conference will be conducted by the Sheriff or his designee within the Sheriff’s Office to give the employee an opportunity to offer an explanation.
B. Not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the employee will be provided with a written Notice of Pre-Disciplinary Conference, summarizing the alleged violation. This notice may be personally delivered or mailed (certified, with return receipt requested) to the employee. The employee may choose to: (1) appear at the conference to present an oral or written explanation; (2) appear at the conference and have a chosen representative present an oral or written explanation; or (3) waive the pre- disciplinary conference (in writing).
C. An employee, who elects to attend the conference and present an explanation, or who is questioned by the Employer must answer all questions truthfully. If any employee responds untruthfully at the conference, such dishonesty may result in disciplinary action. If the employee is the target of a criminal investigation, his constitutional rights shall be observed.
D. At the conference, the employee may present statements, witnesses, or documents that are relevant and material to the alleged violation. The employee may be represented by an OPBA attorney and/or director. The employee shall provide a list of witnesses to the hearing officer not later than one (1) hour prior to the start of the conference. The employee is responsible for notifying his witnesses that their attendance is desired.
E. If the Sheriff’s designee, as provided in Section A is utilized, he will prepare a written summary of the conference and provide the summary to both the Sheriff and the employee with copies thereof within ten (10) consecutive calendar days following conclusion of the conference. The employee’s copy of the summary may be mailed to him. The hearing officer will limit his recommendation as to whether or not discipline is warranted. After the conference and after receipt of the hearing officer’s summary, the Sheriff will decide what discipline, if any, is appropriate.
Pre-Disciplinary Conference. A. Prior to implementing discipline, when the Superintendent or designee determines that an employee has committed an offense which may cause reduction in pay or position, suspended or terminated, a pre-disciplinary conference will be scheduled to inform the employee of the nature of the charge or allegation.
B. Pre-disciplinary conferences will be conducted by the Superintendent.
C. Not less than five (5) days prior to the scheduled starting time of the conference, the Superintendent or designee will provide to the employee a written outline of the charges which may be the basis for disciplinary action. This outline will state the date(s), location(s), and nature of the alleged offense(s). If known and applicable, the written outline will also include the approximate time of day that the alleged offense(s) occurred. (Example: “time of day” would not be applicable if the charges dealt with loss of certification or conviction of a felony, etc.)
D. At the pre-disciplinary conference, the Superintendent will ask the employee or his/her union representative to respond to the allegations of misconduct which were outlined to the employee. Employees are not required to respond.
E. At the conference the employee may present any testimony, witnesses, or documents which explain whether or not the alleged conduct occurred. The employee has the right to union representation.
F. The conference shall be informal. The Superintendent will prepare a written conclusion as to whether or not the alleged conduct occurred. The Superintendent will decide what discipline, if any, is appropriate, and notify the employee in writing. A copy of the neutral person's report will be provided to the employee within five (5) days following its preparation. Any discipline shall be for just cause.
Pre-Disciplinary Conference. When charges are preferred by the Chief, a Pre- disciplinary Conference shall be scheduled to give the member an opportunity to respond to the charges. Pre-disciplinary Conferences will be conducted by the City Manager, or designee. Not less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled Pre-disciplinary Conference, the Chief will provide the member with written notice of the preferred charges. The member may choose to: 1) appear at the Conference to present an oral or written statement in his or her defense; 2) appear at the Conference with a Lodge Representative and/or Lodge Attorney; or 3) elect to waive (in writing) the opportunity to have a Pre-disciplinary Conference. At the Pre-disciplinary Conference, the City Manager, or designee, will ask the member or the member's Lodge Representative and/or Lodge Attorney to respond to the preferred charges. At the Pre-Disciplinary Conference, the member, or his or her Lodge Representative and/or Lodge Attorney, shall be permitted to offer testimony and evidence in the member’s defense, call witnesses material to the member’s defense, and confront the member’s accusers. The member or his or her Lodge representative and/or Lodge attorney shall provide a list of witnesses to the City Manager, or designee, as far in advance as possible, but no later than two (2) calendar days prior to the Pre-disciplinary Conference. It is the member's responsibility to notify his or her witnesses that their attendance at the Pre-disciplinary Conference is desired. A written report will be prepared by the City Manager, or designee, summarizing the findings of fact and disciplinary penalty to be imposed, if any. A copy of this written report will be mailed or hand-delivered to the member or his or her Lodge Representative and/or Lodge Attorney and the Lodge President within fourteen (14) calendar days following the Conference. Pre-Disciplinary Conferences shall be tape-recorded. A copy of the recording shall be furnished to the member or his Lodge Representative or Lodge Attorney, upon request, within forty-eight (48) hours of the close of the Conference. The member may also record the Conference. Any imposition of discipline shall be accomplished in such a manner that will not embarrass the member before other members or the public.
Pre-Disciplinary Conference. Whenever the University determines that an officer’s conduct may warrant corrective action of suspension or termination, a pre-disciplinary conference will be scheduled. The officer will be given a minimum of three (3) work days’ notice of the scheduled hearing, the specific violations charged and disclosure of any material or exhibits to be used to justify the corrective action. The Union or the officer will reciprocate with disclosure of any witnesses, materials or exhibits that will be used during the pre-disciplinary no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the pre-disciplinary conference. Either party may be granted a three (3) working day continuance or any other mutually agreed to time. For the purposes of this Article, working days are defined as Monday through Friday and excluding holidays.
Pre-Disciplinary Conference. Whenever the Employer determines that an employee will be suspended for disciplinary reasons or terminated, the Employer will hold an informal hearing. The Employer shall notify the employee and the Union President in writing at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the hearing of the charges against the employee, what form of discipline may be imposed, and the date and time of the hearing
Pre-Disciplinary Conference. Whenever the University determines that a lieutenant’s conduct may warrant corrective action of suspension or termination, a pre-disciplinary conference will be scheduled. The lieutenant will be given a minimum of three (3) work days’ notice of the scheduled hearing, the specific violations charged and disclosure of any material or exhibits to be used to justify the corrective action. The Union or the lieutenant will reciprocate with disclosure of any witnesses, materials or exhibits that will be used during the pre-disciplinary conference no later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the pre-disciplinary conference. Either party may be granted a three (3) working day continuance or any other mutually agreed to time. For the purposes of this Article, working days are defined as Monday through Friday and excluding holidays.
