(A) Violations of Board rules, Department administrative regulations, or convictions of a felony shall subject any personnel involved to disciplinary proceedings. A violation shall be documented by the Chief upon good cause shown, or when a violation occurs in his or her presence.
(B) The Chief shall provide a copy of the written reprimand to an alleged violator. The written reprimand shall state the rule that was allegedly violated, the nature of any disciplinary action taken, and the consequences of any further recurrences. Disciplinary action may range from a reprimand to a suspension, demotion or dismissal, or a combination of any of the above, depending on:
(1) Seriousness of the violation;
(2) Consequences to the safety of others by the violation;
(3) Potential harm to the Department or the township;
(4) Prior record of the individual; and
(5) The degree of wantonness, if any, of the act.
(C) In addition to such administrative rules that may be promulgated by the Chief, theft of township property or other property shall be cause for dismissal.
(Ord. 406, passed 12-12-2002)