Summary Punishment Sample Clauses
The SUMMARY PUNISHMENT clause grants an authority, such as an employer or organizational leader, the power to impose immediate disciplinary actions without the need for a formal hearing or lengthy investigation. Typically, this clause applies to minor infractions or breaches of conduct, allowing for swift penalties like fines, warnings, or short-term suspensions. Its core practical function is to maintain order and discipline by enabling prompt responses to misconduct, thereby deterring future violations and ensuring efficient management of minor offenses.
Summary Punishment. Summary Punishment may be used in instances where the facts of the case are not in dispute and the violation is not severe. Summary Punishment procedures shall be remedied in the following manner:
a. Both parties agree to the facts of the violation.
b. Both parties agree to summary punishment.
c. The proposed discipline does not exceed three (3) days of actual unpaid suspension or a fine totaling $150.00 If both parties agree to the proposed resolution, the recommendation shall be forwarded to the Sheriff. The Sheriff must approve the resolution before it becomes final. If the facts are not in dispute, but the punishment recommended under Section 5, c. is in dispute; the employee shall have the right to a Judicial Board review. This Judicial Board shall consist of a single, neutral party, mutually agreed upon by both the Sheriff and Bargaining Unit. This Judicial board shall make a recommendation to the Sheriff on the discipline. This recommendation may not exceed the limits of Section 5, c. The Sheriff shall then review the violation and recommendation of the Judicial Board. The Sheriff may then accept the recommendation of the Judicial Board as final, or may reduce the penalty. The Sheriff shall not increase the recommendations of the hearing board. In all instances where fines are levied, no more than $50.00 shall be withheld from a single pay.
Summary Punishment. Summary punishment action shall be considered as an alternative to formal disciplinary procedures, provided that in each such action the following shall apply:
A. The summary punishment which may be administered conforms to the “Notice to Supervisors Regarding Progressive Discipline” as set forth in this Agreement as Appendix B and is limited to the following:
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