Effective Date: 07/02/01
Revision Date:
This process and procedure is reserved for use by any employee (except Department Heads) who has been discharged, suspended for three (3) days or more, or demoted with a corresponding loss in pay. This policy describes the employee’s right to a name-clearing hearing.
In each case in which the employee/former employee seeks to have a name-clearing hearing, the employee shall present a statement of his position to the City Administrator. The City Administrator shall then establish a committee for purposes of holding the hearing, which committee shall consist of three (3) Department Heads, none of whom will be the Department Head which took the action in question.
Within 30 days after the establishment of the committee, a hearing will be held at which time the employee/former employee may present any arguments or information as to why he/she believes the action taken should be modified. Within 10 days after the hearing, the committee shall provide the aggrieved individual with its resolution of the matter.
If the employee/former employee is not satisfied with the decision of the committee, he/she may appeal the decision to the City Administrator in writing. Within 30 days of receipt of the appeal, the City Administrator will meet with the aggrieved individual and give him/her the opportunity to present any additional arguments or evidence. The City Administrator will render his/her decision within 10 days in writing. The City Administrator’s decision will be final.
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