(A) The department head may request disciplinary action by the Mayor because of:
(1) Unsatisfactory performance of duties;
(2) Any action that reflects discredit upon the city; or
(3) Any hindrance of the performance of any city functions.
(B) The dismissing authority shall give to the employee, in writing, specific reasons for dismissal. A copy of the notice shall be kept in the personnel file. A regular full-time employee who has received notice of dismissal shall be entitled, upon written request, to a hearing prior to the effective date of the dismissal. The hearing shall be conducted by the Mayor, unless otherwise required by statute.
(C) If an employee is absent for three (3) consecutive work days, without notification to the department head or Mayor from the employee or a member of his or her immediate family as to the reason for the absence, he or she shall be dismissed after reasonable attempts to contact the employee by the department head have been made and documented. A letter from the Mayor with a copy to the City Clerk/Treasurer shall be sent by certified mail to the absent employee stating the reason for dismissal.
(Ord. 01-03, passed 1-15-01)