When an employee in the Division of Fire or Police is to be disciplined, the Chief of the Division shall have the charges against the employee reduced to writing, with two (2) copies to be served on the employee. The hearing shall be held on a date and time no more than three (3) work days after the charges have been served on the officer or employee. In the event the hearing cannot be held within three (3) work days because the employee is unable to attend, then it shall be held within three (3) work days after the employee returns to duty.
The employee shall have the right to be represented at such hearing by his designated representative who shall have the right to attend any hearing held.
The Chief of the Division shall hear the evidence in support of the charges and the evidence in defense of the charges and shall endeavor to ascertain the truth of the charges. If the Chief of the Division concerned sustains the charges, he may then proceed with the suspension as provided for in Section 80.04 of these rules.