(A) When an offense is continually repeated, or misconduct is serious enough for discharge on the first offense, a supervisor or Department Head may recommend dismissal of an employee. The recommendation shall include the reason(s) for dismissal, details of previous disciplinary action taken against the employee and the recommended effective date and time of discharge.
(B) Upon review of the supervisor’s or Department Head’s recommendation to dismiss, and after receiving the approval of the Fiscal Court, the County Judge/Executive shall provide the employee with a letter of intent to dismiss containing:
(1) The reason(s) for dismissal;
(2) The details of previous disciplinary action(s) taken against the employee; and
(3) The recommended effective date and time of the intended discharge.
(C) All county property must be returned prior to issuance of the final paycheck or the value of such items, (i.e. keys, uniforms, etc.) will be deducted from the final paycheck.
(Order 10, passed 5-27-1998; Am. Order 16, passed 9-12-2006)