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Discussion Regarding Disciplinary Appeal Processes and Provide Direction to Staff As Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: June 6, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright-Black/Administrative Services
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (Email) Meeting and Agendas - Civil Service Commission (6/1/18); (Email) All City Staff (6/1/18);
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Administrative Services Director (5/31/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission discuss disciplinary appeal processes and provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Appeal Procedures/Processes
During the regular May 2018 Civil Service Commission meeting there was discussion regarding documents the Commission receives prior to the start of an appeal hearing.
Civil Service Rule (CSR) 11.8 b. provide the appeal procedures for classified employees wishing to appeal certain disciplinary actions. Specifically, CSR 11.8.b.1 states in part: "An employee wishing to file an appeal shall do the following: (i) The employee shall file with the Human Resources Director (emphasis added)..a written answer to the charges and an appeal requesting the Commission, hearing officer or board review the disciplinary action. (ii) The answer to the charges shall contain a written statement of the issues being appealed. (iii) The appeal shall contain a request for either an open or closed hearing before the Commission. (iv) If an employee fails to file a timely appeal in compliance with this Rule, the employee shall forfeit all appeal rights."
To summarize, Rule 11.8.b.1 requires an employee to file with the Human Resources Director 1) an appeal request for the Commission, hearing officer or board ...
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