(a) The Mayor shall initiate all disciplinary action. The Mayor shall notify the employee in writing, delivered by certified mail with return receipt requested, of any reprimand, reduction in rank, suspension, or removal together with reasons for the action. The employee may appeal disciplinary action by filing with the Civil Service Commission within ten (10) days of receipt of notice, a written request for a hearing on the disciplinary action.
(b) The Civil Service Commission shall set a date for a hearing within thirty (30) days from receipt of request. The Civil Service Commission shall conduct the public hearing unless the employee requests a private hearing. The Mayor and the employee may give testimony, call witnesses, and be represented by legal counsel.
(c) Within ten (10) days after the hearing the Commission shall render a decision, which may affirm, disaffirm, or modify the disciplinary action and shall notify in writing, by certified mail with return receipt requested, the employee and the Mayor of its action. The employee and the Mayor may appeal the decision of the Commission to the Court of Common Pleas. (Ord. 0-52-22. Passed 10-17-22.)