Common use of Written Reprimands Clause in Contracts

Written Reprimands. Written reprimands will not be subject to the appeal procedures in Article 9(A) (1)-(5). If an employee desires to appeal a written reprimand he/she shall file a written response to the written reprimand with the person issuing the written reprimand and request review by the person issuing the written reprimand within ten (10) working days of receipt of the written reprimand. The person issuing the written reprimand will then respond to the employee within ten (10) working days of receipt of the request for review. If the employee disagrees with the response of the person issuing the written reprimand the employee may appeal the response to the County Manager or designee within ten (10) working days of receipt of the response. The County Manager or designee will review the matter and issue a binding decision either upholding, modifying or overturning the written reprimand.