(A) A supervisor may:
(1) Suspend the employee with pay until the Mayor reviews the violation provided the Mayor has delegated this authority to the supervisor by executive order in accordance with KRS Chapter 83A; and/or
(2) Request in writing on the Disciplinary Form that the Mayor suspend the employee with or without pay. The request will include the reason(s) for the suspension along with details of previous disciplinary action regarding the employee.
(B) The Mayor may suspend an employee with or without pay for any period up to and including four calendar weeks depending upon the severity of the offense; however, a maximum time limit will not apply when an employee is suspended with or without pay due to an investigation of an alleged offense.
(C) The suspended employee will be notified of the suspension in writing. The notice will include the reason(s) for and duration of the suspension, if known.
(D) Employees suspended without pay for a period of one calendar month or more will forfeit fringe benefits including accrual of sick and vacation leave as well as the city’s contribution to any insurance benefits during the suspension.
(E) If, after an investigation, the Mayor finds that the suspension was not warranted, the employee will be reinstated to his or her position with back pay and benefits.
(F) The provisions of KRS 15.520 will regulate suspensions of officers in the Police Department who have completed the introductory period only when involving an external citizen’s complaint or any violation of law enforcement procedures.
(G) All pertinent documentation of said suspension will be entered into the employee’s personnel file.