The following are examples of possible causes for disciplinary action. The list is not inclusive, and is meant as a general guide to avoid misunderstandings:
(A) Release of confidential information.
(B) Insubordination, or failure to perform an assigned task.
(C) Discourtesy or use of abusive language.
(D) Conviction of a felony.
(E) Falsification of organization records or reports.
(F) Willingly making a false statement to a supervisory official, the public, or to any village board or commission.
(G) Theft or unauthorized use of village tools, machinery or reports.
(H) Immoral conduct or indecent behavior on village premises.
(I) Violation of village ordinances, administrative regulations, or department rules.
(J) Violation of, or disregard for an established safety practice.
(K) Recklessness, carelessness or negligence in the handling or control of monies, property, village vehicles, or equipment.
(L) Repeated convictions of misdemeanors and/or traffic charges during employment.
(M) Being tardy and/or absent without proper authorization.
(N) Misuse of sick leave and/or other benefits.
(O) Provoking, instigating or participating in an activity intended to disrupt the established work routine.
(P) Gambling on the premises.
(Q) Ingestion, introduction, possession or use of intoxicating liquors or drugs on village property, or reporting for or being at work while being under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
(R) Failure to properly report accidents or a personal injury.
(S) Physical or mental unfitness for the performance of duties.
(T) Refusal or neglect to pay just debts due the village.
(U) Inability to work amicably with other village employees.
(V) Engagement in outside business activities or part-time employment on village time.
(W) Incompetency or inefficiency in the performance of duties.
(X) Brutality or cruelty to a person in custody, provided the act committed was not necessary or lawfully done in self-defense, or to protect the lives of others, or to prevent the escape of persons lawfully in custody.
(Y) Conduct unbecoming an employee of the village, whether on-duty or off-duty.
(Z) Conviction of a misdemeanor involving immoral behavior.
(Ord. 2000-02, passed 5-17-00)