(A) In addition to the disciplinary powers of the commission, the chief of the department, may reprimand or suspend with or without pay a member, including a police radio or signal alarm operator or fire alarm operator, for a maximum of ten working days. For the purposes of this section, eight hours of paid time constitutes one working day.
(B) If a chief reprimands a member in writing or suspends a member, he shall, within 48 hours, notify the commission in writing of the action and the reasons for the action. A member who is suspended for more than five working days under this section may, within 48 hours after receiving notice from the chief, request in writing, that the commission review the action. At the decision, the commission may:
(1) Hold a hearing during the review.
(2) Refuse to review the suspension.
(3) Uphold, reverse, or modify the chief's decision.
(4) Review the suspension.
(C) If the decision is reversed, the individual who was suspended is entitled to any wages withheld as a result of the suspension.
(Ord. 14-96, passed 5-13-96)