Discipline Settlement Conference Overview

Disciplinary Settlement Conference

• Meeting with the Chief and Member is classified as a discipline settlement conference.
• This meeting is exempt from the requirements under Section 7 “Lodge Representation”.

Agreement of Conformity

• If the Member accepts charges and sanctions, the PIU prepares an Agreement of Conformity.
• The Agreement includes allegations, charges, and proposed sanctions for the Member’s review and signature.
• Signed agreements are forwarded to the L.F.U.C.G. Council Clerk for agenda inclusion.

Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) Process

• If referred to the DRB, the Member must attend with a Lodge representative, who may only advise.
• Absence at the DRB meeting may lead to insubordination charges and potential termination.
• False statements made antes the DRB can result in dishonesty charges and consequences.

Access to Investigative File

• Members or their Lodge representatives can request a complete investigative file before appearing before the DRB, provided it's in written format.

DRB Recommendations

• DRB makes a majority vote on discipline sanctions and informs the Member and Lodge representative.
• Recommendations are written and served to the Member after the meeting.
• The Chief decides to accept, reject, or modify DRB recommendations within thirty days.

Chief's Follow-Up

• Members have forty-eight hours to respond to the Chief's recommended charges and sanctions.
• Meetings for follow-up with the Chief are also considered discipline settlement conferences.

Filing Charges

• If the Member rejects the Chief’s recommendations, they are forwarded to the L.F.U.C.G. Department of Law for charges filing within sixty days.
• Compliance is required with KRS 15.520 and KRS 95.450, including scheduling hearings.

Hearing Process

• L.F.U.C.G. and LPD employees must testify at the hearing, providing information on misconduct.
• Subpoenas can be issued by the L.F.U.C.G. Council Clerk at the Member's request for witness attendance and documentary evidence.

Final Notification

• After misconduct is determined to be Improper Conduct, the Chief notifies the complainant of the investigation’s outcome.

Disciplinary Review Board Composition

• DRB considers complaints where the Chief declined charges or where Members rejected recommendations.
• DRB consists of nine members: five Assistant Chiefs or Commanders not in the accused Member's chain of command, and two supervisors appointed by the Lodge President for terms of two years.

Scheduling and Conduct of Proceedings

• L.F.U.C.G. agrees to consult with the Member on the timing of DRB proceedings and to schedule without undue haste, acknowledging potential delays.

Disciplinary Settlement Conference

• Meetings with the Chief and Member are categorized as discipline settlement conferences and are exempt from Section 7 of "Lodge Representation."
• If the Member accepts the discipline charges, an Agreement of Conformity summarizing the allegations and sanctions is prepared by the PIU.
• The signed Agreement of Conformity is submitted to the L.F.U.C.G. Council Clerk for agenda inclusion.

Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) Process

• Members must appear before the DRB if disciplinary actions are referred, with an option to have a Lodge representative as an advisor.
• Failure to appear before the DRB may lead to additional charges, including insubordination or dishonesty, potentially resulting in termination.
• Members can request a complete copy of the investigative file before appearing before the DRB.

Recommendations and Chief's Actions

• After majority votes on recommendations, both the Member and Lodge representative are officially informed.
• Recommendations from the DRB are documented and served to the Member at the end of the meeting.
• The Chief has 30 days to accept, reject, or modify the DRB's recommendations and may meet with the Member before making a decision.

Accepting or Rejecting Recommendations

• Members have 48 hours to respond to the Chief's recommended disciplinary actions.
• If recommendations are rejected, the Chief forwards charges to the L.F.U.C.G. Department of Law for formal filing within 60 days.

Hearing Procedures

• L.F.U.C.G. must comply with KRS 15.520 and KRS 95.450 regulations during hearings, unless agreed otherwise.
• Witnesses and relevant records may be subpoenaed prior to a hearing if requested by the Member or their representative.

Disciplinary Review Board Composition

• The DRB is made up of nine members; five are Assistant Chiefs or Commanders not in the accused Member’s chain of command.
• Two members are Lodge-appointed supervisors serving two-year terms.
• The L.F.U.C.G. schedules DRB proceedings diligently, accommodating reasonable delays.

Complaint Outcomes

• At the conclusion of disciplinary procedures, if misconduct is deemed improper, the Chief informs the complainant about the investigation's results.

Disciplinary Settlement Conference

• Meetings with the Chief and Member are categorized as discipline settlement conferences and are exempt from Section 7 of "Lodge Representation."
• If the Member accepts the discipline charges, an Agreement of Conformity summarizing the allegations and sanctions is prepared by the PIU.
• The signed Agreement of Conformity is submitted to the L.F.U.C.G. Council Clerk for agenda inclusion.

Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) Process

• Members must appear before the DRB if disciplinary actions are referred, with an option to have a Lodge representative as an advisor.
• Failure to appear before the DRB may lead to additional charges, including insubordination or dishonesty, potentially resulting in termination.
• Members can request a complete copy of the investigative file before appearing before the DRB.

Recommendations and Chief's Actions

• After majority votes on recommendations, both the Member and Lodge representative are officially informed.
• Recommendations from the DRB are documented and served to the Member at the end of the meeting.
• The Chief has 30 days to accept, reject, or modify the DRB's recommendations and may meet with the Member before making a decision.

Accepting or Rejecting Recommendations

• Members have 48 hours to respond to the Chief's recommended disciplinary actions.
• If recommendations are rejected, the Chief forwards charges to the L.F.U.C.G. Department of Law for formal filing within 60 days.

Hearing Procedures

• L.F.U.C.G. must comply with KRS 15.520 and KRS 95.450 regulations during hearings, unless agreed otherwise.
• Witnesses and relevant records may be subpoenaed prior to a hearing if requested by the Member or their representative.

Disciplinary Review Board Composition

• The DRB is made up of nine members; five are Assistant Chiefs or Commanders not in the accused Member’s chain of command.
• Two members are Lodge-appointed supervisors serving two-year terms.
• The L.F.U.C.G. schedules DRB proceedings diligently, accommodating reasonable delays.

Complaint Outcomes

• At the conclusion of disciplinary procedures, if misconduct is deemed improper, the Chief informs the complainant about the investigation's results.

Disciplinary Settlement Conference

• Meetings with the Chief and Member are categorized as discipline settlement conferences and are exempt from Section 7 of "Lodge Representation."
• If the Member accepts the discipline charges, an Agreement of Conformity summarizing the allegations and sanctions is prepared by the PIU.
• The signed Agreement of Conformity is submitted to the L.F.U.C.G. Council Clerk for agenda inclusion.

Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) Process

• Members must appear before the DRB if disciplinary actions are referred, with an option to have a Lodge representative as an advisor.
• Failure to appear before the DRB may lead to additional charges, including insubordination or dishonesty, potentially resulting in termination.
• Members can request a complete copy of the investigative file before appearing before the DRB.

Recommendations and Chief's Actions

• After majority votes on recommendations, both the Member and Lodge representative are officially informed.
• Recommendations from the DRB are documented and served to the Member at the end of the meeting.
• The Chief has 30 days to accept, reject, or modify the DRB's recommendations and may meet with the Member before making a decision.

Accepting or Rejecting Recommendations

• Members have 48 hours to respond to the Chief's recommended disciplinary actions.
• If recommendations are rejected, the Chief forwards charges to the L.F.U.C.G. Department of Law for formal filing within 60 days.

Hearing Procedures

• L.F.U.C.G. must comply with KRS 15.520 and KRS 95.450 regulations during hearings, unless agreed otherwise.
• Witnesses and relevant records may be subpoenaed prior to a hearing if requested by the Member or their representative.

Disciplinary Review Board Composition

• The DRB is made up of nine members; five are Assistant Chiefs or Commanders not in the accused Member’s chain of command.
• Two members are Lodge-appointed supervisors serving two-year terms.
• The L.F.U.C.G. schedules DRB proceedings diligently, accommodating reasonable delays.

Complaint Outcomes

• At the conclusion of disciplinary procedures, if misconduct is deemed improper, the Chief informs the complainant about the investigation's results.

This quiz covers the procedures and implications of discipline settlement conferences as outlined in the governing article. Participants will gain insights into the roles of the Chief, Member, and the preparation of agreements regarding discipline charges and sanctions.