(A) Minor discipline may be imposed by the Chief or by the City Manager. Before any of these individuals impose minor discipline, he or she must:
(1) Investigate the alleged misconduct;
(2) Explain the evidence to the accused; and
(3) Give the accused an opportunity to deny, explain, or justify the alleged misconduct.
(B) Minor discipline shall be committed to writing. One copy shall be placed in the employee’s file and another shall be given to the employee. If the minor discipline was imposed by the Chief, the employee may appeal to the City Manager. The appeal shall be made by a written instrument and shall be delivered to the City Manager within 15 days after employee was notified of the minor discipline. The City Manager may make such additional investigation as he or she believes to be warranted. The City Manager may affirm, vacate, modify, or increase the minor discipline imposed by the Chief. If the City Manager thinks the misconduct warrants major discipline, the procedures relating to major discipline shall be followed.
(Ord. 3486, passed - -1996)