investigatory interview definition
investigatory interview shall be defined to mean the questioning of an employee who, at the time of such questioning, appears to be a likely target for disciplinary action. Prior to disciplining an employee, the department head or his designee shall (in writing) summon the employee, with forty-eight (48) hours of advance notice whenever possible and appropriate, to an investigatory interview. The notice shall include the allegations made against him and that he is entitled to Union representation at the interview. Simultaneously, the Union shall receive notice of the interview, including the name of the employee, type of interview which is to be conducted, and the date, time, and place of the interview. During the investigatory interview the employee shall be given a full opportunity to respond to the allegations and shall be allowed consultation with Union representatives. The Union shall have the right to speak on behalf of the employee. The employee and the Union shall be provided with a copy of all materials utilized by the County during the investigatory interview, which are potentially of an adverse nature. If discipline is issued, a statement summarizing the contents of the investigatory interview shall be provided to the employee within a reasonable period following the interview. The employee shall have the right to rebut in writing, for placement in the personnel file, any allegations or material of an adverse nature and for any disciplinary action taken by the County. If, following the investigatory interview, the department head or his designee determines that the allegations made are substantially correct and that disciplinary action is to be taken, the following procedures shall be followed:
investigatory interview means an official inquiry that is led by Human Resources or City management to investigate allegations of misconduct by Employees, including potential violations of personnel policies, procedures, or rules, excluding audits or investigations conducted by the City Auditor’s Office.