Final Rules (Amended 2022 09 19)_Rule 1 Corrected (1) - Flipbook - Page 47
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(4) Other conduct inconsistent with the purpose of the authorized leave.
f.
Absenteeism or tardiness which interferes with the effective and efficient performance of job
duties or has a negative impact on department operations or budget;
g.
Conviction of a felony or conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. A plea or
verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere is deemed to be a
conviction. A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude shall be deemed to include only crimes
involving dishonesty or serious character depravity;
h. Failure to treat other employees or the public with courtesy, respect and dignity;
i.
Engaging in fighting or threatening behavior;
j.
Unauthorized use of City property, including but not limited to the use of property, vehicles or
time for personal gain;
k. Performing non-City work on City time without authorization;
l.
While on-duty or off-duty (wearing a uniform, operating a City vehicle or otherwise
representing the City), causing damage or loss of public or private property (including motor
vehicles) or waste of public supplies through omission, negligence or willful misconduct;
m. Refusal to subscribe to any oath or affirmation which is required by law in connection with
City employment;
n. Failure or refusal to appear in obedience to lawful process or order of the Council, or to truthfully
answer questions under oath, before Council and/or Commission, or a committee or
subcommittee thereof, or before a duly authorized committee of the Congress of the United
States, or of the Legislature of the State of California, or a committee or subcommittee of said
Congress or Legislature, or before any authorized court, office of tribunal, or before a Grand
Jury, on any subject relating to:
(1) Matters connected with the conduct of official business of the City or of any
department, division, board or commission thereof;
(2) Any of the matters set forth in the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 2028
and 2028.1, as amended or any successor legislation.
o. Impeding or interfering with a City-related investigation, including but not limited to:
(1) Refusing to meet or cooperate with an investigator;
(2) Knowingly providing false or misleading information;
(3) Tampering with evidence or witnesses;
(4) Threatening behavior towards witnesses to prevent witness from testifying or
participating in an investigation.
p.
Retaliatory behavior towards witnesses who participate in a City-related investigation, lawsuit
or court proceeding;
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