Common use of Disciplinary Action and Appeal Clause in Contracts

Disciplinary Action and Appeal. After hearing the response of the employee, the Department Director may order that the proposed disciplinary action or modification thereof be imposed. Such notification shall be issued in writing within 10 days of the meeting. If the employee elects to appeal the Department Director action, he/she may request a confidential settlement conference with the City Manager. Participation in the confidential settlement conference shall be voluntary. For pre-termination disciplinary action, the decision of the City Manager shall be final and binding. For disciplinary discharges only, if the matter is still unresolved after the confidential settlement conference, the employee shall notify the City within ten (10) days that the discharge is appealed to Step 4 (Arbitration) of the Grievance Procedure. The discharge appeal shall then proceed in accordance with the Grievance Procedure.