§ 2-225. Demotion, dismissal, reduction in pay, suspension
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(a) Any appointing authority shall have the right for cause to demote, dismiss, reduce
in pay or suspend without pay for not more than thirty (30) calendar days any person
holding a position of employment made in the classified service. Notice of intent
of such demotion, dismissal, reduction in pay, or suspension must be in writing and
served personally on such employee. The employee shall have five (5) days within which
to respond orally or in writing to the charges in the notice of intent to demote,
dismiss, reduce in pay or suspend without pay for more than five (5) days, or salary
reductions of more than one (1) pay period. Employees shall not be entitled to the
notice of intent or the five-day response period for lesser discipline.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to reductions in pay which are a part
of the general plan to reduce salaries and wages or to eliminate positions.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to those positions expressly designated
as "at-will" as provided in section 2-224.5 of the Code. At-will employment can be terminated without cause, without notice and
without right to appeal at any time.
