Common use of Predisciplinary Conference Clause in Contracts

Predisciplinary Conference. Within five (5) calendar days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and District holidays) after issuance of Notice of Disciplinary Action, the Fire Chief or the Chief’s designee shall conduct a predisciplinary conference to review the written or oral presentation provided by the employee for whom the disciplinary action is proposed. At this meeting, the employee and/or the employee representative shall make known any evidence which could cause the disciplinary action to be rescinded or altered. Failure by the employee to avail themself of this opportunity to be heard shall be deemed acceptance of the proposed disciplinary action and specific waiver of further rights to appeal. After the completion of the Predisciplinary Conference and any actions believed by the Chief (or their designee) to constitute appropriate follow-up, the Chief shall issue a decision regarding the proposed disciplinary action. Such decision may be to rescind, modify or impose such action. If the Chief's decision is to impose discipline, another Notice of Disciplinary Action shall be issued to the employee, which shall include: A statement of the nature of the disciplinary action; The effective date of the action; A statement in ordinary and concise language of all the specific facts or upon which the disciplinary action is based; A copy of documents upon which the action is based and if too voluminous to be included with the notice, where they may be reviewed and copied; and A statement advising the employee of their rights to appeal and that such appeal must be filed within fourteen (14) calendar days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and District holidays) of the date of such notice.