Progressive Action. Where appropriate, the principles of progressive disciplinary action will be followed with respect to offense, at the discretion of the City. The progression will at least include: 1) a documented oral reprimand, 2) then a written reprimand, 3) then a demotion and/or a suspension for the same or related offense, prior to a dismissal. Should the Employer determine to invoke summary discharge, the burden of proof will be on it to show with clear and convincing evidence that the seriousness of the offense outweighed the obligation to apply the provisions of the above discipline procedure.
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