(a) If an employee's conduct falls below a desirable standard, they are subject to disciplinary action. Some examples of cause for discipline are:
(1) Failure to follow the orders of the supervisor or department head;
(2) Absence from work without permission;
(3) Being habitually absent or tardy;
(4) Failure to perform assigned work in an acceptable manner;
(5) Being wasteful of material, property or working time;
(6) Inability to get along with fellow employees so that work is hindered or not up to required standards;
(7) Failure to pay just debts;
(8) Violating the Drug and Alcohol Policy;
(9) Rudeness in dealing with the public;
(10) Conduct unbecoming an employee;
(11) Any act of dishonesty, theft or fraud;
(12) Violating City Policy;
(13) Any criminal offense.
Any disciplinary action which affects the pay or status of the employee, such as suspension from duty without pay, demotion in rank and salary and dismissal, shall be exercised only by the City Manager.
(b) The duty of maintaining discipline among the City employees shall rest primarily with the City Manager.
(c) An appeal shall be allowed from disciplinary action as provided in the Charter, Administrative Code and in this chapter, if requested by the non-bargaining unit employee affected.
(Ord. 2023-22. Passed 8-22-23.)