In addition to the disciplinary powers of the Board of Safety, the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department or Metropolitan Fire Department may, without a hearing, reprimand or suspend without pay a member, for a maximum of five (5) working days. For the purposes of this Section, eight (8) hours of paid time constitutes one (1) working day. If a Chief reprimands a member in writing or suspends a member, the Chief shall, within forty-eight (48) hours, notify the board in writing of the action and the reasons for the action. A member who is reprimanded in writing or suspended under this Section may, within forty-eight (48) hours after receiving notice of the reprimand or suspension, request in writing that the board review the reprimand or suspension and either uphold or reverse the Chiefs’ decision. At its discretion, the board may hold a hearing during this review. If the board holds a hearing, written notice must be given either by service upon the member in person or by a copy left at the member's last and usual place of residence at least fourteen (14) days before the date set for the hearing. The notice must contain the information listed under Section 2-296 of this Ordinance. If the decision is reversed, the member who was suspended is entitled to any wages withheld as a result of the suspension.
(Ord. No. 1804, 2-8-12)