Referrals to Arbitration. A. If the suspension, reduction in salary, demotion, or discharge is imposed by the Fire Chief, the employee may submit the matter directly to arbitration in accordance with Section 6 of this Article. B. If the employee does not agree with the outcome at Step 2 regarding a suspension, reduction in salary, demotion, or discharge, the employee may appeal the matter to arbitration by submitting the appeal to the Human Resources Director within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of receipt of such Step 2 decision. As soon as practicable thereafter or as otherwise agreed to by the parties, an arbitrator shall hear the appeal. C. All disciplinary appeals shall be signed by the appellant or his/her representative of the Association and shall be submitted in writing. D. Finding of Facts and Remedies 1. An arbitrator may sustain, modify, or rescind an appealed disciplinary action as follows and subject to the following restrictions: a. All Disciplinary Actions If the arbitrator finds the disciplinary action was taken for reasonable cause, he/she shall then determine if the disciplinary action imposed on the employee was appropriate. The arbitrator shall have the right, and the responsibility, to modify the discipline if, in his/her opinion, it is not appropriate. b. Suspension/Reduction in Salary, or Demotion If the action is modified or rescinded, the appellant shall be entitled to restoration of pay and/or fringe benefits in a manner consistent with the arbitrator’s decision and consistent with Section 6.E of this Article.
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Referrals to Arbitration. A. If the suspension, reduction in salary, demotion, or discharge is imposed by the Fire Chief, the employee may submit the matter directly to arbitration in accordance with Section 6 of this Article.
B. If the employee does not agree with the outcome at Step 2 regarding a suspension, reduction in salary, demotion, or discharge, the employee may appeal the matter to arbitration by submitting the appeal to the Human Resources Director within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of receipt of such Step 2 decision. As soon as practicable thereafter or as otherwise agreed to by the parties, an arbitrator shall hear the appeal.
C. All disciplinary appeals shall be signed by the appellant or his/her their representative of the Association and shall be submitted in writing.
D. Finding of Facts and Remedies
1. An arbitrator may sustain, modify, or rescind an appealed disciplinary action as follows and subject to the following restrictions:
a. All Disciplinary Actions If the arbitrator finds the disciplinary action was taken for reasonable cause, he/she they shall then determine if the disciplinary action imposed on the employee was appropriate. The arbitrator shall have the right, and the responsibility, to modify the discipline if, in his/her their opinion, it is not appropriate.
b. Suspension/Reduction in Salary, or Demotion If the action is modified or rescinded, the appellant shall be entitled to restoration of pay and/or fringe benefits in a manner consistent with the arbitrator’s decision and consistent with Section 6.E of this Article.
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Referrals to Arbitration. A. If the suspension, reduction in salary, demotion, or discharge is imposed by the Fire Chief, the employee may submit the matter directly to arbitration in accordance with Section 6 of this Article.
B. If the employee does not agree with the outcome at Step 2 regarding a suspension, reduction in salary, demotion, or discharge, the employee may appeal the matter to arbitration by submitting the appeal to the Human Resources Director within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of receipt of such Step 2 decision. As soon as practicable thereafter or as otherwise agreed to by the parties, an arbitrator shall hear the appeal.
C. All disciplinary appeals shall be signed by the appellant or his/her hertheir representative of the Association and shall be submitted in writing.
D. Finding of Facts and Remedies
1. An arbitrator may sustain, modify, or rescind an appealed disciplinary action as follows and subject to the following restrictions:
a. All Disciplinary Actions If the arbitrator finds the disciplinary action was taken for reasonable cause, he/she shethey shall then determine if the disciplinary action imposed on the employee was appropriate. The arbitrator shall have the right, and the responsibility, to modify the discipline if, in his/her hertheir opinion, it is not appropriate.
b. Suspension/Reduction in Salary, or Demotion If the action is modified or rescinded, the appellant shall be entitled to restoration of pay and/or fringe benefits in a manner consistent with the arbitrator’s decision and consistent with Section 6.E of this Article.
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Sources: Memorandum of Understanding