Common use of Section A - General Clause in Contracts

Section A - General. The City may not suspend, discharge or otherwise discipline a bargaining unit member (except for probationary employees for performance reasons) except for just cause. Imposition of discipline or a notice of a Pre-Disciplinary Conference, if given, shall be given to a bargaining unit member within fourteen (14) days after the incident comes to the attention of the Fire Chief or within twenty-one (21) days after the incident occurs (whichever is shorter) unless the violation is deliberately hidden by the employee or involves a matter which could be considered a criminal incident by law enforcement officials. Periods set forth herein may be extended for reasonable periods (not to exceed thirty (30) days unless agreed to by the Union) to permit a comprehensive investigation of the incident. Any Pre-Disciplinary Conference held pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall be held within fourteen (14) days following service of the Notice of Pre- Disciplinary Conference, unless such time is mutually extended by the Union and Management.