Common use of Cause for Disciplinary Action Clause in Contracts

Cause for Disciplinary Action. The appointing authority may dismiss, suspend, demote, or reduce within class, any employee for cause. The following are sufficient causes for such action; the list is indicative rather than inclusive of restrictions and dismissal, suspension, reduction or demotion may be based on reasons other than those specifically mentioned: a. absence without leave, b. conviction of any criminal act involving moral turpitude, c. conduct tending to bring the merit system and/or Office of the Sheriff-Coroner into disrepute, d. disorderly or immoral conduct, e. incompetence or inefficiency, f. insubordination, g. being at work under the influence of liquor or drugs, carrying onto the premises liquor or drugs or consuming or using liquor or drugs during work hours and/or on County premises, h. neglect of duty, (i.e. non-performance of assigned responsibilities), i. negligent or willful damage to public property or waste of public supplies or equipment, j. violation of any lawful or reasonable regulation or order given by a supervisor or department head, k. willful violation of any of the provisions of the merit system ordinance or Personnel Management Regulations, l. material and intentional misrepresentation or concealment of any fact in connection with obtaining employment, m. misappropriation of County funds or property,

Cause for Disciplinary Action. The appointing authority may dismiss, suspend, demote, or reduce within class, any employee for cause. The following are sufficient causes for such action; the list is indicative rather than inclusive of restrictions and dismissal, suspension, reduction or demotion may be based on reasons other than those specifically mentioned: a. absence without leave, b. conviction of any criminal act involving moral turpitude, c. conduct tending to bring the merit system and/or Office of the Sheriff-Coroner into disrepute, d. disorderly or immoral conduct, e. incompetence or inefficiency, f. insubordination, g. being at work under the influence of liquor or drugs, carrying onto the premises liquor or drugs or consuming or using liquor or drugs during work hours and/or on County premises, h. neglect of duty, (i.e. non-performance of assigned responsibilities), i. negligent or willful damage to public property or waste of public supplies or equipment, j. violation of any lawful or reasonable regulation or order given by a supervisor or department head, k. willful violation of any of the provisions of the merit system ordinance or Personnel Management Regulations, l. material and intentional misrepresentation or concealment of any fact in connection with obtaining employment, , m. misappropriation of County funds or property, n. unreasonable failure or refusal to undergo any physical, medical, and/or psychiatric exam and/or treatment authorized by this MOU, o. dishonesty or theft,