Command Discipline – Informal Stage Clause Samples
The 'Command Discipline – Informal Stage' clause outlines the initial, non-formal process for addressing minor disciplinary issues within an organization, typically in a military or paramilitary context. This stage allows supervisors to address misconduct or performance issues through counseling, warnings, or other corrective measures without initiating formal disciplinary proceedings. By providing a structured yet flexible approach to minor infractions, the clause aims to correct behavior early, maintain good order, and prevent escalation to more serious disciplinary actions.
Command Discipline – Informal Stage. 14.2.1 In the event the Chief of Police determines that a formal procedure is not required due to the relatively minor infraction(s) of the police departments Rules and Regulations, the affected employee shall be afforded the opportunity to resolve the matter, with representation, through a written Stipulation of Settlement, setting forth the terms agreed upon between the parties.
14.2.2 The maximum penalty that may be imposed at this level by the Chief of Police is as follows:
1. A written reprimand to be placed in the employee’s personnel file and/or
2. A reduction in vacation accruals of up to three days.
Command Discipline – Informal Stage. In the event the Police Chief determines that a formal procedure is not required due to the relatively minor infraction(s) of the written and/or accepted standards of conduct or performance, and/or police departments adopted Rules and Regulations, all employees shall be afforded the opportunity to resolve the matter, with representation, through a written Stipulation of Settlement, setting forth the terms agreed upon between the parties. Based on the above, the Police Chief shall initiate Command Discipline by advising the employee(s) of the minor infraction(s) of the written and/or accepted standards of conduct or performance, and/or the Police Department’s adopted Rules and Regulations by the Town Board, and the proposed penalty. In the event the employee(s) does not agree with the proposed penalty, or in the event a settlement cannot be agreed upon, or rejects Command Discipline, the Police Chief shall advise the Town Board that no acceptable resolution was achieved through Command Discipline, in order for the Town Board to determine whether or not it may file a formal written charge(s) against the employee(s) as set forth herein. The maximum penalty that may be imposed at this level by the Police Chief is as follows: A written reprimand to be placed in the employee's personnel file, which shall not exceed eighteen months. After the written reprimand is removed from the employee’s personnel file, it may be retained in an administrative file for use in only any future formal disciplinary proceeding involving the employee, and/or Removal from the work schedule of the part-time employee, which shall not exceed three scheduled workdays. In the event Command Discipline resolves the matter by a signed Stipulation of Settlement, neither the employee nor PBA may file or pursue a grievance pursuant to the Grievance Procedure of this Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Command Discipline – Informal Stage. In the event the Town determines that a formal procedure is not required due to a relatively minor infraction(s) of the police department’s adopted Rules and Regulations, the affected employee(s) shall be afforded the opportunity to resolve the matter, with representation, through a written Stipulation of Settlement, setting forth the terms agreed upon between the parties. The maximum penalty that may be imposed at this level by the Chief of Police is as follows: 1) a written reprimand to be placed in the employee’s personnel file, which shall not exceed six months; and/or, 2) a reduction in vacation accruals for the full time employee which shall not exceed three work days.