Final Rules (Amended 2022 09 19)_Rule 1 Corrected (1) - Flipbook - Page 46
RULE 11
RULE 11
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
11.1
Definition and Objectives:
a. Discipline is the enforcement of conformity to policies, rules, regulations and other
administrative or legal requirements or practices designed to maintain a standard of
cooperation and conduct necessary to carry out the mission of the organization successfully.
b.
The appointing authority shall apply disciplinary action in an equitable and consistent manner
applicable to the situation; the action shall be documented in such a way as to be defensible
on appeal.
c.
Disciplinary actions should effectively correct non-conforming behavior, be in proportion to
the severity of the misbehavior, and restore conformity.
Disciplinary actions shall be
accomplished in such a manner as to avoid embarrassment of the employee being disciplined.
d.
The affected employees must be thoroughly apprised of the basis of disciplinary actions
before, during and after actions are taken.
e. Nothing in these Rules shall adversely affect an employee’s constitutional rights.
11.2
Authority to Discipline: The appointing authority has the authority to take disciplinary action
subject to these Rules.
11.3
Cause for Disciplinary Action: Grounds and cause for disciplinary action shall include the
following, provided that the alleged acts are related to the employee’s job, although charges may be
based upon grounds and causes other than those enumerated:
a. Fraud in securing employment or promotional opportunities;
b. Employee is unable, refuses or fails to perform the essential functions of the employee’s job;
c.
Willful disobedience and insubordination, such as:
(1) Willful failure to conform to duly issued orders or directions of persons in a
supervisory position;
(2) Obstructive or insolent behavior directed at a supervisor;
(3) Any other disobedient behavior or insubordination.
d.
Absence without authorized leave, or failure to report to work after leave of absence has
expired or been denied;
e. Abuse of sick leave or leave without pay, including but not limited to:
(1) Claiming or taking sick leave with pay without a doctor’s certificate when one is
required under these Rules or departmental policies;
(2) Patterns of sick leave abuse;
(3) Working at another job while allegedly incapacitated for City employment;
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