When it becomes necessary for a supervisor to reprimand an employee, it shall be done with discretion and in a manner as not to cause public embarrassment to the employee. In the event that a written reprimand is issued that is to be made a part of the official personnel record of the employee, then the employee shall have access to the appeal procedure provided in Section 2113.14 of this Article.
A written reprimand is the lowest disciplinary step. When a member is to receive a written reprimand, it shall be delivered to the member within fifteen (15) work days from the date of knowledge of the Deputy in charge thereof. (Work days are Monday through Friday, with Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excluded). Written reprimands shall remain part of the official personnel record of the employee for a period of one (1) year. An administrative hearing will be the exception to this section of the contract.
An employee may request that the supervisor giving the reprimand cause the reprimand to be reduced to writing so that it can be appealed as provided in Section 2113.14 of this Article.