conduct or performance did not become satisfactory after 90 days have elapsed. 2. Written Reprimand: If the employee continues to have difficulties in the same areas, or if the violation or infraction warrants, the immediate supervisor may prepare a written warning which contains a statement as to the date and nature of the infraction, and any other pertinent data including corrective measures to be taken. This record will be retained in the employee’s personnel file. 3. Disciplinary s: Repetition of conduct otherwise meriting a lesser form of discipline, or commission of more serious misconduct, may result in an employee being placed on probation for a period of from one to three months. This may be done simultaneously with or following a written reprimand. 4. Suspension: The department head may use suspension as a disciplinary action. The department head may an employee absent from duties with or without pay for a period not to exceed 30 calendar days, only if there is evidence or reasonable suspicion that serious offense has been committed against the County or another employee. Prior to suspension, the department head must inform the employee in writing of the charges against him and the basis thereof allowing the employee to give his side of the story. However, if the presence of the employee poses a continuing threat or disruption to the department, the department head may order the suspension without notice. The department head shall, within 24 hours of such action, prepare a memorandum stating the grounds for such action, and submit it to the suspended employee, and the departmental committee chairperson. Such memorandum shall be held confidential. Dismissal: all employees are at-will, the County retains the right to dismissal and that remains the right of the department head or elected official. 5. Removal of Department Heads: Department heads serve at the pleasure of the . A department head may be removed by a majority vote of the members present at any regular or special meeting of the . In situations where the County Board Chairman deems it necessary, the County Board Chairman shall have the power to order the immediate suspension of the department head with pay until acted upon by the Board. In such cases, the Board shall act on the suspension within ten days voting either to remove permanently or reinstate the department head. In cases of urgency, the County Board Chairman or in his/her absence, the County Board Vice Chairman and the State’s Attorney will have the authority to terminate a department head.
conduct or performance did not become satisfactory after 90 days have elapsed. 2. Written Reprimand: If the employee continues to have difficulties in the same areas, or if the violation or infraction warrants, the immediate supervisor may prepare a written warning which contains a statement as to the date and nature of the infraction, and any other pertinent data including corrective measures to be taken. This record will be retained in the employee’s personnel file. 3. Disciplinary s: Repetition of conduct otherwise meriting a lesser form of discipline, or commission of more serious misconduct, may result in an employee being placed on probation for a period of from one to three months. This may be done simultaneously with or following a written reprimand. 4. Suspension: The department head may use suspension as a disciplinary action. The department head may an employee absent from duties with or without pay for a period not to exceed 30 calendar days, only if there is evidence or reasonable suspicion that serious offense has been committed against the County or another employee. Prior to suspension, the department head must inform the employee in writing of the charges against him and the basis thereof allowing the employee to give his side of the story. However, if the presence of the employee poses a continuing threat or disruption to the department, the department head may order the suspension without notice. The department head shall, within 24 hours of such action, prepare a memorandum stating the grounds for such action, and submit it to the suspended employee, and the departmental committee chairperson. Such memorandum shall be held confidential. Dismissal: all employees are at-will, the County retains the right to dismissal and that remains the right of the department head or elected official. 5. Removal of Department Heads: Department heads serve at the pleasure of the . A department head may be removed by a majority vote of the members present at any regular or special meeting of the . In situations where the County Board Chairman deems it necessary, the County Board Chairman shall have the power to order the immediate suspension of the department head with pay until acted upon by the Board. In such cases, the Board shall act on the suspension within ten days voting either to remove permanently or reinstate the department head. In cases of urgency, the County Board Chairman or in his/her absence, the County Board Vice Chairman and the State’s Attorney will have the authority to terminate a department head.
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