Progressive Disciplinary Action. For charges other than insubordination, the principles of corrective action will be followed with respect to conduct which is not a violation of law. The charge of insubordination will only be used when no other charge is applicable or when the member has been informed that the member’s conduct, if continued, will be considered insubordinate. Ordinarily, progressive corrective action will involve an oral reprimand before a written reprimand, a written reprimand before a suspension, and a suspension before removal for a repeated offense or an additional related offense. If the offense is of a serious nature, a different disciplinary sequence may be utilized. The commission of a third offense for which an oral or written reprimand could be given shall constitute a serious offense. For any offense of a serious nature, including multiple minor infractions, the member shall at least receive a written reprimand which shall be placed in the member’s personnel file. When there is reason to believe that a member has committed a serious infraction which may lead to either suspension or removal, the Board of Trustees, or its designee, may prefer charges and make disposition against the member. Whenever a member reasonably believes that a meeting or conference with a supervisor may result in disciplinary action, the member may request the presence of the Grievance Representative.
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