(a) In order to assure fair and equitable treatment of all employees of the Town of Nutter Fort, it may become necessary to impose disciplinary action to safeguard fellow employees and uphold town policies. The Town of Nutter Fort has the duty and responsibility to take disciplinary action against employees who violate federal, state, and town laws as well as town policies, rules, and procedures or when it is in the best interest of the Town of Nutter Fort.
(b) A supervisor shall have the right to discipline for just cause. Disciplinary action shall be taken immediately whenever the conduct of any employee interferes with the operation of the unit or department.
(c) The Police and Fire Departments have separate rules and regulations pertaining to disciplinary action policies.
(d) If any employee has been placed on probation, suspended, or discharged and the employee believes that they have been dealt with unjustly, the employee must begin the steps to file a grievance within five days of notification of the disciplinary action to be taken.