(A) General. Except as otherwise provided for by the general statutes and the provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreement, the following provisions shall govern disciplinary actions affecting employees in the classified and unclassified service.
(1) Dismissals. See § 37.150(F).
(2) Suspensions. A department head may, for disciplinary purposes, suspend without pay any employee in his department for a length of time as he considers appropriate, not exceeding 15 working days. The department head shall furnish, to the affected employee, a written statement specifically setting forth reasons for the suspension, a copy of which shall be filed with the Director of Human Resources. With the approval of the Civil Service Commission, an employee may be suspended for a longer period.
(3) Demotions. With the prior approval of the appointing authority and the Director of Human Resources, a department head may demote for cause, an employee to a lower grade that will result in a reduction of pay. The department head shall furnish, to the affected employee, a written statement of the reasons for the action, a copy of which shall be filed with the Director of Human Resources at least five days prior to the proposed effective date of the action.
(B) Regulations. The Civil Service Commission shall set forth, with specificity, the reasons for disciplinary action and the procedures to be followed, including, but not limited to, appeals.
(Ord. passed 12-22-2003)