PRE-DISCIPLINARY HEARING PROCEDURES Sample Clauses
The Pre-Disciplinary Hearing Procedures clause outlines the steps and requirements that must be followed before a formal disciplinary hearing is conducted. Typically, this clause mandates that the individual facing potential discipline is notified of the allegations against them and given an opportunity to respond or present their side of the story, often in writing or at an informal meeting. Its core function is to ensure fairness and due process by providing the accused party with a chance to address the issues before any formal disciplinary action is taken.
PRE-DISCIPLINARY HEARING PROCEDURES. Section 1. Any employee who may be subject to disciplinary action resulting in suspension, demotion, or dismissal shall be entitled to the opportunity for a pre-disciplinary hearing. An employee may waive the opportunity for a
Section 2. The pre-disciplinary hearing will be scheduled at a reasonable hour, preferably at a time when the employee is on duty.
Section 3. The employee shall be informed of the name and rank of any persons conducting the pre-disciplinary hearing.
Section 4. The employee shall have the right to the presence of a Union representative(s) and/or Union attorney during the pre-disciplinary hearing and such representative(s) shall have a reasonable right to be heard. These are the only representatives that an employee may have at a pre-disciplinary hearing.
Section 5. One person will conduct the pre-disciplinary hearing and only one person may direct questions to the employee at any given time.
Section 6. The pre-disciplinary hearing shall be limited to no more than two (2) hours in length. The employee shall be allowed a fifteen (15) minute break every forty-five
PRE-DISCIPLINARY HEARING PROCEDURES. Section 1. Any employee who may be subject to disciplinary action resulting in suspension, demotion, or dismissal shall be entitled to the opportunity for a pre-disciplinary hearing. An employee may waive the opportunity for a pre- disciplinary hearing by providing written notice to the Fire Chief. At least forty-eight (48) hours prior to any pre-disciplinary hearing, an employee shall be provided written notice which will set forth an explanation of the nature of the allegations against the employee and an explanation of the evidence in the possession of the City supporting such allegations, regarding the circumstances upon which the proposed disciplinary action may be based. Should the allegations be based upon a formal citizen’s complaint, the employee shall be entitled to receive a copy of the citizen’s complaint prior to questioning. Any allegations of reprisal taken by the employee against a citizen providing a formal complaint shall constitute separate grounds for disciplinary action.
Section 2. The pre-disciplinary hearing will be scheduled at a reasonable hour, preferably at a time when the employee is on duty.
Section 3. The employee shall be informed of the name and rank of any persons conducting the pre-disciplinary hearing.
Section 4. The employee shall have the right to the presence of a Union representative(s) and/or Union attorney during the pre-disciplinary hearing and such representative(s) shall have a reasonable right to be heard.
Section 5. One person will conduct the pre-disciplinary hearing and only one person may direct questions to the employee at any given time.
Section 6. The pre-disciplinary hearing shall be limited to no more than two (2) hours in length. The employee shall be allowed a fifteen (15) minute break every forty-five (45) minutes. The employee shall also have the right during the pre-disciplinary hearing to be allowed to attend to the employee’s own physical necessities.
Section 7. The employee shall not be subjected to any offensive language nor shall he be threatened with dismissal, transfer, or other disciplinary punishment as a guise to attempt to obtain his resignation, nor shall the employee be intimidated in any manner. No promises or rewards shall be made as an inducement to answer questions. Nothing in this Section, however, shall prohibit the City from ordering an employee to answer questions. Furthermore, nothing in this Section shall preclude the City from informing the employee that refusal to answer qu...
PRE-DISCIPLINARY HEARING PROCEDURES. Any employee who may be subject to disciplinary action resulting in suspension, demotion, or dismissal shall be entitled to the opportunity for a pre-disciplinary hearing. An employee may waive the opportunity for a pre- disciplinary hearing by providing written notice to the Fire Chief. At least forty-eight (48) hours prior to any pre-disciplinary hearing, an employee shall be provided written notice which will set forth an explanation of the nature of the allegations against the employee and an explanation of the evidence in the possession of the City supporting such allegations, regarding the circumstances upon which the proposed disciplinary action may be based. Should the allegations be based upon a formal citizen’s complaint, the employee shall be entitled to receive a copy of the citizen’s complaint prior to questioning. Any allegations of reprisal taken by the employee against a citizen providing a formal complaint shall constitute separate grounds for disciplinary action.