§ 82-11. Suspensions and separations.

(a)

Dismissal. The appointing authority, on providing written notice to an employee in the career service, may dismiss such employee for good cause. Appointive service employees without a written contract or probationary employees may be dismissed upon being served written notice of dismissal.

(b)

Suspension. The appointing authority may, upon written notice, suspend an employee with or without pay for good cause. When it becomes necessary to take immediate action to remove an employee from the work site and relieve him from his duties for reasons of safety, health, security, etc., the written notice may be provided as soon as possible after the action which had to be summarily taken. Good cause for suspension may include a pending investigation of charges against the employee.

(c)

Reduction in force. The appointing authority can separate any employee in the county service because of a reduction in funds or lack of work. However, no employee in the career service shall be separated while there are emergency, temporary or probationary employees serving in the same class or position in the same department, unless the noncareer service employee has been declared an essential employee. An essential employee is an employee designated by the respective department head as necessary for the continued efficient operation of the department.

(Code 1979, § 1-142; Ord. No. 96-26, 5-28-96)