Common use of DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION Clause in Contracts

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Sec. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her of his/her right to request that VEA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Director- Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3001 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3002 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he he/she has the right to review the materials being used against him/her, and a statement advising the employee that he he/she has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 721. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA Local 721 representative if he he/she so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Subject to the provisions of Section 3009, the Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her of his/her right to request that VEA Local 721 submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen thirty (1430) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the DirectorCDEO-Human Resources IRRM and VEALocal 721. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3003 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 2901 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 2902 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ PAY, A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 501. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA Local 501 representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her their right to request that VEA Local 501 submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 501. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 2903 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. ‌ Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after July 27, 2021, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations SecRegulations. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTIONPAY, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION INDISMISSAL: The continuing employment of every regular employee shall be contingent upon good behavior. Any such employee may be suspended for cause as specified in Section 3103 by the appointing authority in the following manner: A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he the employee has the right to review the materials being used against himthe employee, and a statement advising the employee that he the employee has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCDSA concurrently with service to the employee. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or their designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCDSA representative if he the employee so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "“B" ” above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's ’s response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, final and apprise him/her them of his/her their right to request that VEA VCDSA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,fourteen

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ PAY, suspended for cause as specified in Section 3103 by the appointing authority in the following manner: A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Director- Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCSCOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCSCOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Sec. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION INRegulations. A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he the employee has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he the employee has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Director- Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he the employee so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her their right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, Sec. 3104 DISCIPLINARY REDUCTION IN PAY: In accordance with the necessity for taking disciplinary action, the pay of a VCPPOA represented employee may be reduced by either two and one-half percent (2½%) or five percent (5%) for a period of time not to exceed thirteen (13) pay periods for any one (1) offense.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCSCOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCSCOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, AND

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. ‌ Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Sec. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION INRegulations. A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, Sec. 3104 DISCIPLINARY REDUCTION IN PAY: In accordance with the necessity for taking disciplinary action, the pay of a VCPPOA represented employee may be reduced by either two and one-half percent (2½%) or five percent (5%) for a period of time not to exceed thirteen (13) pay periods for any one (1) offense.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. ‌ Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after <DATE OF ADOPTION BY THE BOARD>, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations SecRegulations. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTIONPAY, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION INDISMISSAL: The continuing employment of every regular employee shall be contingent upon good behavior. Any such employee may be suspended for cause as specified in Section 3103 by the appointing authority in the following manner: A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Director- Human Resources and VEAVCDSA concurrently with service to the employee. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCDSA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, final and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCDSA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCDSA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, DISMISSAL: In accordance with Section 1345.1.4.13.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, causes for disciplinary action are as follows: fraud in securing appointment, incompetence, inefficiency, inexcusable neglect of duty, physical or mental disability, insubordination, dishonesty, drunkenness on duty, intemperance, addiction to the use of narcotics or habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Section 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service. Sec. 3104 DISCIPLINARY REDUCTION IN PAY: In accordance with the necessity for taking disciplinary action, the pay of a VCDSA represented employee may be reduced by either two and one-half percent (2 1/2%) or five percent (5%) for a period of time not to exceed thirteen (13) pay periods for any one (1) offense. Sec. 3105 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY: Suspension without pay may be imposed not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days. Whenever an employee is suspended without pay, no compensation shall be paid the suspended employee for the duration of his suspension and such suspension shall be treated as an authorized leave of absence without pay for purposes of annual leave and sick leave accruals. Sec. 3106 DEMOTION: The employee may be demoted to a classification which has a lower pay range than the position currently occupied. In cases of disciplinary demotion, the compensation of the employee shall be adjusted to a point in the range of the position to which he has been demoted which is approximately five percent (5%) lower than the rate of pay he was receiving in the higher class. If the top step of the pay range of the position to which he has been demoted is more than five percent (5%) lower than the rate of pay he was receiving in the higher class, the employee shall receive the top step of the pay range of the position to which he has been demoted. An employee so demoted shall not have his merit increase hours needed reset nor shall s/he serve another probationary period unless required by law.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations.‌ Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Section 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 2901 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after August 1, 2021, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 2902 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ PAY, DISMISSAL: The continuing employment of every regular employee shall be contingent upon good behavior. Any such employee may be dismissed, demoted, suspended, reduced in pay, reduced in pay and suspended, or demoted and suspended for cause as specified in Section 2903 by the appointing authority in the following manner: A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he he/she has the right to review the materials being used against him/her, and a statement advising the employee that he he/she has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPFA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPFA representative if he he/she so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, final and apprise him/her of his/her right to request that VEA VCPFA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,fourteen

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 2901 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 2902 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ PAY, A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 501. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA Local 501 representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her their right to request that VEA Local 501 submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 501. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 2903 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Sections 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 2901 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 2902 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 501. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA Local 501 representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her their right to request that VEA Local 501 submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 501. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 2903 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, County Ordinance Code, causes for disciplinary action are as follows: fraud in securing appointment, incompetency, inefficiency, inexcusable neglect of duty, physical or mental disability, insubordination, dishonesty, drunkenness on duty, intemperance, addiction to the use of narcotics or habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Sections 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Sec. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION INRegulations. A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he the employee has the right to review the materials being used against himthe employee, and a statement advising the employee that he the employee has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCSCOA representative if he the employee so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "“B" ” above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's ’s response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her the employee of his/her the right to request that VEA VCSCOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, AND

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 2901 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 2902 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ PAY, A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 501. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA Local 501 representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her their right to request that VEA Local 501 submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 501. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 2903 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Sections 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.‌‌ Sec. 2904 DISCIPLINARY REDUCTION IN PAY: In accordance with the necessity for taking disciplinary action, the pay of a Local 501 represented employee may be reduced by either two and one-half percent (2.5%) or five (5%) for a period of time not to exceed 1,040 hours for any one (1) offense. Sec. 2905 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY: Suspension without pay may be imposed not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days. Whenever an employee is suspended without pay, no compensation shall be paid the suspended employee for the duration of their suspension and such suspension shall be treated as an authorized leave of absence without pay for purposes of vacation and sick leave accruals. Sec. 2906 DEMOTION: The employee may be demoted to a classification which has a lower pay range than the position currently occupied. In cases of disciplinary demotion, the compensation of the employee shall be adjusted to the point in the pay range of the position to which he has been demoted which is approximately five percent (5%) lower than the rate of pay he was receiving in the higher class. If the top step of the range of the position to which he has been demoted is more than five (5%) lower than the rate of pay he was receiving in the higher class, the employee shall receive the top step of the pay range of the position to which he has been demoted. An employee so demoted shall not have their VCHRP merit increase hours needed reset.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Director- Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.‌‌

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3001 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations.‌ Sec. 3202 3002 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he he/she has the right to review the materials being used against him/her, and a statement advising the employee that he he/she has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 721. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA Local 721 representative if he he/she so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Subject to the provisions of Section 3009, the Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her of his/her right to request that VEA Local 721 submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the DirectorCDEO-Human Resources IRRM and VEALocal 721. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3003 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, DISMISSAL: In accordance with Section 1345.1.4.13.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, causes for disciplinary action are as follows: fraud in securing appointment, incompetency, inefficiency, inexcusable neglect of duty, physical or mental disability in accordance with Federal and State Law, insubordination, dishonesty, being under the influence of illegal drugs and/or alcohol while on duty, intemperance, addiction to the use of narcotics or habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Sections 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.‌‌

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3001 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3002 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he he/she has the right to review the materials being used against him/her, and a statement advising the employee that he he/she has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 721. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA Local 721 representative if he he/she so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Subject to the provisions of Section 3009, the Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her of his/her right to request that VEA Local 721 submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the DirectorCDEO-Human Resources IRRM and VEALocal 721. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3003 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. ‌ Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Sec. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION INRegulations. A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, Sec. 3104 DISCIPLINARY REDUCTION IN PAY: In accordance with the necessity for taking disciplinary action, the pay of a VCPPOA-represented employee may be reduced by either two and one-half percent (2 1/2%) or five percent (5%) for a period of time not to exceed thirteen (13) pay periods for any one (1) offense.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ suspended for cause as specified in Section 3103 by the appointing authority in the following manner: A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Director- Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, drunkenness on duty, intemperance, addiction to the use of narcotics or habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Section 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 998. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA Local 998 representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her of his/her right to request that VEA Local 998 submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 998. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, County Ordinance Code, causes for disciplinary action are as follows: fraud in securing appointment, incompetency, inefficiency, inexcusable neglect of duty, physical or mental disability in accordance with Federal and State Law, insubordination, dishonesty, being under the influence of illegal drugs and/or alcohol while on duty, intemperance, addiction to the use of narcotics or habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Sections 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ permanent employee shall be contingent upon good behavior. Any such employee may be dismissed, demoted, suspended, reduced in pay, or demoted and suspended for cause as specified in Section 3103 by the appointing authority in the following manner: A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCSCOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCSCOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, Ventura County Ordinance Code, causes for disciplinary action are as follows: fraud in securing appointment, incompetency, inefficiency, inexcusable neglect of duty, physical or mental disability, insubordination, dishonesty, drunkenness on duty, intemperance, addiction to the use of narcotics or habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Sections 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.‌‌‌

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Director- Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3001 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable eq uitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3002 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such S uch Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he he/she has the right to review the materials being used against him/her, and a statement s tatement advising the employee that he he/she has a right r ight to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEALocal 721. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such S uch response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA Local 721 representative if he he/she so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served s erved with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Subject to the provisions of Section 3009, the Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her of his/her right to request that VEA Local 721 submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the DirectorCDEO-Human Resources IRRM and VEALocal 721. Nothing in this Section shall be considered c onsidered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3003 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 2801 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring on or after December 14, 2021, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Secunless otherwise incorporated herein. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION INThis article is intended to change the forum for disciplinary appeals from the Civil Service Commission to binding and final arbitration but does not otherwise alter any substantive or procedural rights that the parties may have had under Article 21 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations. A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action (also known as “▇▇▇▇▇▇ Letter”) stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice copy of all materials objectively relevant to the employee that he has the right to review the materials discipline or being used against him, them and a statement advising the employee that he has they have a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Director- Human Resources and VEACJAAVC. B. Within seven ten (710) calendar days (excluding paid assigned holidays, as set forth in section 1102 of this MOA) from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or their designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to may have a VEA CJAAVC representative or a representative or attorney of their choice if he they so chooseschoose. C. At After the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, final and apprise him/her them of his/her their right to request that VEA CJAAVC submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen thirty (1430) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEACJAAVC. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 2803 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ permanent employee shall be contingent upon good behavior. Any such employee may be dismissed, demoted, suspended, reduced in pay, or demoted and suspended for cause as specified in Section 3103 by the appointing authority in the following manner: A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCSCOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCSCOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, Ventura County Ordinance Code, causes for disciplinary action are as follows: fraud in securing appointment, incompetency, inefficiency, inexcusable neglect of duty, physical or mental disability, insubordination, dishonesty, drunkenness on duty, intemperance, addiction to the use of narcotics or habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Sections 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 2901 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after August 1, 2021, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 2902 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ PAY, DISMISSAL: The continuing employment of every regular employee shall be contingent upon good behavior. Any such employee may be dismissed, demoted, suspended, reduced in pay, reduced in pay and suspended, or demoted and suspended for cause as specified in Section 2903 by the appointing authority in the following manner: A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he the employee has the right to review the materials being used against himthe employee, and a statement advising the employee that he the employee has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPFA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPFA representative if he the employee so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "“B" ” above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's ’s response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, final and apprise him/her the employee of his/her their right to request that VEA VCPFA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPFA. Nothing in this Section section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County District to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 2903 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, DISMISSAL: In accordance with Section 1345.1.4.13.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, causes for disciplinary action are as follows: fraud in securing appointment, incompetence, inefficiency, inexcusable neglect of duty, physical or mental disability, insubordination, dishonesty, drunkenness while on duty, intemperance, addiction to the use of narcotics and/or habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Sections 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service. Sec. 2904 DISCIPLINARY REDUCTION IN PAY: In accordance with the necessity for taking disciplinary action, the pay of a VCPFA-represented employee may be reduced by either two and one- half percent (2 1/2%) or five percent (5%) for a period of time not to exceed thirteen (13) pay periods for any one (1) offense. Sec. 2905 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY: Suspension without pay may be imposed not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days. Whenever an employee is suspended without pay, no compensation shall be paid the suspended employee for the duration of the suspension and such suspension shall be treated as an authorized leave of absence without pay for purposes of annual leave and sick leave accruals. Sec. 2906 DEMOTION: The employee may be demoted to a classification which has a lower pay range than the position currently occupied. In cases of disciplinary demotion, the compensation of the employee shall be adjusted to a point in the range of the position to which the employee has been demoted which is approximately five percent (5%) lower than the rate of pay the employee was receiving in the higher class. If the top step of the pay range of the position to which the employee has been demoted is more than five percent (5%) lower than the rate of pay the employee was receiving in the higher class, the employee shall receive the top step of the pay range of the position to which the employee has been demoted. An employee so demoted shall not have their merit increase hours needed reset nor shall the employee serve another probationary period unless required by law.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ suspended for cause as specified in Section 3103 by the appointing authority in the following manner: A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, in securing appointment, incompetence, inefficiency, inexcusable neglect of duty, physical or mental disability, insubordination, dishonesty, drunkenness on duty, intemperance, addiction to the use of narcotics or habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Section 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Regulations. Sec. 3202 3102 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION ININ suspended for cause as specified in Section 3103 by the appointing authority in the following manner: A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Director- Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, drunkenness on duty, intemperance, addiction to the use of narcotics or habit forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, immorality, discourteous treatment of the public or other employees, improper political activity in violation of Article 24 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations or Section 1351 and 1351.1 of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, willful disobedience, violation of any provision of Article IV of the Ventura County Ordinance Code, which among other things includes the corrupt use of official authority or influence, or any other failure of good behavior or acts which are incompatible with or inimical to the public service.‌‌‌

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Sec. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION INRegulations. A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority in said Notice of Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCSCOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCSCOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources Director and VEAVCSCOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,, AND

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. ‌ Sec. 3201 3101 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring after January 1, 1993, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Sec. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION INRegulations. A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice to the employee that he has the right to review the materials being used against him, and a statement advising the employee that he has a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. B. Within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or his/her designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to have a VEA VCPPOA representative if he so chooses. C. At the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, and apprise him/her him of his/her his right to request that VEA VCPPOA submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen (14) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEAVCPPOA. Nothing in this Section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 3103 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,

DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION. ‌ Sec. 3201 2801 PURPOSE: To provide an equitable and uniform procedure for administration and arbitration of discipline. The For acts or omissions occurring on or after December 14, 2021, the provisions of this Article supersede those of Article 21 of the Ventura County Personnel Rules and Regulations Secunless otherwise incorporated herein. 3202 WRITTEN ORDER FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION INThis article is intended to change the forum for disciplinary appeals from the Civil Service Commission to binding and final arbitration but does not otherwise alter any substantive or procedural rights that the parties may have had under Article 21 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations. A. The appointing authority shall serve upon the employee a Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action (also known as “▇▇▇▇▇▇ Letter”) stating the nature of the proposed action and its effective date. Such Notice shall also set forth in writing the reasons for the proposed disciplinary action, a statement of the charges upon which the action is to be based, a notice copy of all materials objectively relevant to the employee that he has the right to review the materials discipline or being used against him, them and a statement advising the employee that he has they have a right to respond to the charges. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Director- Human Resources and VEACJAAVC. B. Within seven ten (710) calendar days (excluding paid assigned holidays, as set forth in Section 1102 of this MOA) from receipt of the Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, unless additional time is otherwise specified by the appointing authority or their designee in said Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action, the employee may respond to the proposed action. Such response may be presented orally or in writing. The employee has a right to may have a VEA CJAAVC representative or a representative or attorney of their choice if he they so chooseschoose. C. At After the completion of the period provided in "B" above, the appointing authority shall review the employee's response, if any, and make a determination whether to cancel, amend, or sustain the proposed action. If the appointing authority decides to amend or sustain the proposed action, the employee will be served with a Notice of Disciplinary Action again setting forth in writing the reasons for disciplinary action and offering a statement of the charges upon which the action is based. The Notice of Disciplinary Action shall also advise the employee that the action being taken is final, final and apprise him/her them of his/her their right to request that VEA CJAAVC submit the matter to arbitration within fourteen thirty (1430) calendar days. A duplicate of that Notice must be filed with the Director-Human Resources and VEACJAAVC. Nothing in this Section section shall be considered to restrict the right of the County to take immediate disciplinary action when it is deemed appropriate. Sec. 3203 2803 CAUSES FOR DEMOTION, SUSPENSION, REDUCTION IN PAY,