(A) The termination, suspension or demotion of a permanent employee shall not become effective until the department head, or his or her designee, shall serve upon such employee a written notice of termination, suspension or demotion, a copy of which shall be forwarded to the Board. The notice shall contain one or more charges for the action taken, together with such specifications of facts as will enable the employee to make an explanation and place him or her fairly upon his or her defense.
(B) Should a discharged, suspended or demoted employee desire a hearing by the Board of the action taken, a written notice of appeal shall be filed with the Board within ten calendar days from the time of service of the notice of termination, suspension or demotion. In addition to the filing of the notice of appeal, the employee shall file with the Board an explanation of his or her defense to the charges resulting in the termination, suspension or demotion. A probationary employee who has never been in the classified service of the city shall have no right to appeal a termination, suspension or other disciplinary action. A promoted employee, while in the probationary period of promotion, shall have no right to appeal a demotion back to the position held prior to the promotion.
(C) In the event the department head, or his or her designee, believes there is imminent danger to the safety of employees, citizens, equipment, property or for other necessary reasons, he or she may order an immediate suspension for no longer than three working days before written charges can be presented.
(Ord. O-2010-30, passed 7-21-10)