Common use of Pre-Disciplinary Notice Clause in Contracts

Pre-Disciplinary Notice. When City management determines that an employee has committed a violation for which Severe Disciplinary Action (as set forth in Section 20.02.02) is appropriate, the following procedure shall be followed: 20.03.01 The employee will be given a written notice of the proposed disciplinary action stating the reasons upon which the action is based; 20.03.02 The employee will be given a copy of or access to any materials upon which the charges are based; 20.03.03 The employee will be given reasonable time to review the charges, materials and prepare his/her response; and 20.03.04 The employee will be given a date and time to make his/her oral response to the City Manager or his designee and/or provide a written response to the charges. 20.03.05 After considering the employee's response or lack thereof to the charges, the City Manager (or designee) shall amend, withdraw or institute the proposed disciplinary action.