Pre-Disciplinary Hearing. Whenever the Employer determines that a member may be suspended, reduced in pay or rank, or removed for disciplinary reasons, the Employer shall notify the member in writing of the charges against the member, the nature of the discipline being contemplated and generally the explanation of the Employer's evidence supporting the allegations and provide the member with the opportunity for a pre-disciplinary hearing. The City Manager may designate a hearing officer to conduct a pre-disciplinary hearing. The member shall be notified of the date and time of the hearing at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. An employee who is charged, his or her Lodge representative or Lodge attorney, may make a request for a continuance. The request shall not be unreasonably denied. The member shall have an opportunity to respond orally or in writing to the charges at the hearing, and may be accompanied by a Lodge representative or Lodge attorney during such response. The member’s representative shall have the right to call witnesses and cross-examine witnesses. Prior to the disposition of the pre-disciplinary hearing, the member may be placed on administrative leave with pay. The decision whether to place a member on administrative leave shall be made solely by the Employer.
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