161.11 APPEALS PROCEDURE.
   (a)   In any case of reduction in pay or status, suspension for more than five (5) days or removal of a non-bargaining employee, the appointing authority shall furnish such employee with a copy of the order of reduction, suspension or removal, which order shall state the reason therefor. Such order shall also be filed with the Personnel Appeals Board.
   (b)   Within ten (10) days following the filing of such order with the Personnel Appeals Board, the non-bargaining employee may file an appeal, in writing with the Board. In the event such an appeal is filed, the Board shall forthwith notify the appointing authority and shall hear such appeal within thirty (30) days from and after its filing with the Board. The Personnel Appeals Board may affirm, disaffirm or modify the judgment of the appointing authority.
   (c)   In cases of removal or reduction in pay for disciplinary reasons, either the appointing authority or the non-bargaining employee may appeal from the decision of the Personnel Appeals Board to the Court of Common Pleas in accordance with the procedure provided by Ohio R.C. 119.12.
(Ord. 2023-22. Passed 8-22-23.)