Xxxxxxxxxx Hearing. If the intent of the Appointing Authority is to suspend or discharge an employee they shall first notify the employee that they may request an opportunity to hear an explanation of the evidence against them and to present their side of the story and is entitled to Association representation at such meeting. The right to such meeting (Xxxxxxxxxx Hearing) shall expire at the end of the next scheduled work day of the employee after the notice of a suspension or discharge is delivered to the employee, unless the employee and the Appointing Authority agree otherwise. The discipline shall not become effective during the period when the meeting may occur. The employee shall remain in their normal pay status during the time between the notice of discipline and the expiration of the meeting.
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