(A) Any disciplinary action of any officer, including the Chief, shall occur in accordance with procedures set out in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual, but at a minimum any termination, suspension or reduction in grade may only be imposed after a hearing or appeal before the City Council. All officers, including the Chief, are subject to an initial 6-month probationary period, which may be extended up to 12 months by the Mayor in his or her sole discretion.
(B) The City of Pewee Valley has not established a civil service system under KRS Chapters 95 or 90; therefore the “Policeman’s Bill of Rights” contained in KRS 15.520 will only apply to an officer after the probationary period has ended and the city has elected to participate in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program (KLEFPF) and all other prerequisites of KRS 15.520 have been met.
(Prior Code KOC, § 320.10, passed 1-5-2004)