Common use of Imposition of Discipline Clause in Contracts

Imposition of Discipline. The Treasurer or, in the absence of the Treasurer, the Treasurer's designee, shall make a final decision on the recommended disciplinary action as soon as reasonably possible but not more than forty-five (45) days after the conclusion of the pre-discipline meeting. At the discretion of the Employer, the forty-five (45) day requirement shall not apply in cases where a criminal investigation may occur and the Employer decides not to make a decision on the discipline until after disposition of the criminal charges. The employee and/or Union representative may submit a written presentation to the Treasurer or the Treasurer's designee. If a final decision is made to impose discipline, the employee and the Union shall be notified in writing. Once the employee has received written notification of the final decision to impose discipline, the disciplinary action shall not be increased. Disciplinary measures imposed shall be reasonable and commensurate with the offense and shall not be used solely for punishment. The Employer shall not impose discipline in the presence of other employees or the public except in extraordinary situations that pose a serious, immediate threat to the safety, health or well- being of others. An employee may be placed on administrative leave or reassigned while an investigation is being conducted.