Common use of Intermediate Disciplinary Action Clause in Contracts

Intermediate Disciplinary Action. Suspension without pay, demotion, or reduction in base pay. An employee receiving a suspension without pay, reduction in base pay or demotion shall be afforded the opportunity to clear him/herself through the notice and response provisions of Section 16.5 A. and B. below. Further appeal shall be limited to the Board of Employee Appeals procedure contained in the Personnel Manual. In addition to appealing to the Board of Employee Appeals, the County and the Union may jointly agreed to schedule the matter for mediation with a Mediator from the State Mediation Service (or another jointly agreed up on source). Such Mediation would be scheduled prior to a hearing before the Employee Board of Appeals with the goal of resolving the issue prior to the formal hearing before the Employee Board of Appeals.