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What happens during a three (3) day suspension?
What happens during a three (3) day suspension?
- The employee is off shift for 24 hours. (correct)
- The employee continues to work overtime to compensate.
- The employee works on normal days off to make up for lost time.
- The employee is suspended without any consequences.
Under what circumstances may an Emergency Suspension be imposed on an employee?
Under what circumstances may an Emergency Suspension be imposed on an employee?
- With the approval of the full Supervisory team.
- Upon approval of the Sheriff only.
- By the first line Supervisor/Shift Leader with the approval of the Lieutenant or above. (correct)
- When there is a union representative present.
What is required for an Emergency Suspension to be imposed on an employee?
What is required for an Emergency Suspension to be imposed on an employee?
- The Sheriff's written approval.
- Probable cause based on a criminal or immoral act. (correct)
- The employee's consent.
- The approval of the Division Director.
What actions are not permitted for a suspended employee?
What actions are not permitted for a suspended employee?
Who must be notified without delay when an emergency suspension is imposed on an employee?
Who must be notified without delay when an emergency suspension is imposed on an employee?
Which of the following is a valid reason for an Emergency Suspension?
Which of the following is a valid reason for an Emergency Suspension?
During a three (3) day suspension, how long should the employee be off shift?
During a three (3) day suspension, how long should the employee be off shift?
What is the consequence for a suspended employee working on their normal days off?
What is the consequence for a suspended employee working on their normal days off?
What is the main purpose of the Career Service Appeals Board mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the Career Service Appeals Board mentioned in the text?
What is the consequence if an employee fails to comply with the ten working day appeal deadline?
What is the consequence if an employee fails to comply with the ten working day appeal deadline?
Who should an aggrieved employee address the written appeal to?
Who should an aggrieved employee address the written appeal to?
Which of the following is NOT a reason an employee can appeal disciplinary actions?
Which of the following is NOT a reason an employee can appeal disciplinary actions?
What happens once an employee's motion for time extension is denied?
What happens once an employee's motion for time extension is denied?
Who is responsible for notifying the GNSV Division Director of the selection of employees to serve on the Appeals Board?
Who is responsible for notifying the GNSV Division Director of the selection of employees to serve on the Appeals Board?
What is the consequence of an employee declining to serve on the Appeals Board?
What is the consequence of an employee declining to serve on the Appeals Board?
When should the written appeal from an aggrieved employee trigger the formation of the Appeals Board?
When should the written appeal from an aggrieved employee trigger the formation of the Appeals Board?
Who selects the chairperson of the Board?
Who selects the chairperson of the Board?
What is a limitation on Board membership according to the text?
What is a limitation on Board membership according to the text?
What is the role of the Chairperson in handling appeals?
What is the role of the Chairperson in handling appeals?
Who assists the Chairperson in gathering necessary information for appeals?
Who assists the Chairperson in gathering necessary information for appeals?
What is a power granted to the Board according to the text?
What is a power granted to the Board according to the text?
What must the Chairperson do to ensure orderly proceedings?
What must the Chairperson do to ensure orderly proceedings?
What items can the Board require the production of?
What items can the Board require the production of?
When are Board hearings supposed to be held?
When are Board hearings supposed to be held?
What happens if a violation of the law is uncovered by the Board hearings?
What happens if a violation of the law is uncovered by the Board hearings?
When does the Board prepare and submit a written decision after the conclusion of proceedings?
When does the Board prepare and submit a written decision after the conclusion of proceedings?
What is the nature of the disciplinary history requirements for the Supervisor executing the discipline?
What is the nature of the disciplinary history requirements for the Supervisor executing the discipline?
What does the statement 'The decision of the Board is final and binding' refer to?
What does the statement 'The decision of the Board is final and binding' refer to?
What is the primary role of the Board in terms of disciplinary actions?
What is the primary role of the Board in terms of disciplinary actions?
What is the responsibility of the Sheriff upon receiving the written decision?
What is the responsibility of the Sheriff upon receiving the written decision?
What is the timeframe for making a verbal statement to the Sheriff after the conclusion of deliberations by the Board?
What is the timeframe for making a verbal statement to the Sheriff after the conclusion of deliberations by the Board?
What is the significance of reviewing past disciplinary actions before recommending future disciplinary action?
What is the significance of reviewing past disciplinary actions before recommending future disciplinary action?
Why does the text mention forwarding final disciplinary actions to the Division Director for retention?
Why does the text mention forwarding final disciplinary actions to the Division Director for retention?
What can an employee and the Sheriff do if they are not satisfied with the decision of the Board?
What can an employee and the Sheriff do if they are not satisfied with the decision of the Board?
Who is responsible for paying the witnesses called by the Board?
Who is responsible for paying the witnesses called by the Board?
How does the Board make decisions on appeals?
How does the Board make decisions on appeals?
What happens if the Board does not sustain an action by the Sheriff?
What happens if the Board does not sustain an action by the Sheriff?
What is the extent of the Board's authority regarding imposing penalties?
What is the extent of the Board's authority regarding imposing penalties?
In appeals based on permanent position change, what criteria does the Board use to make decisions?
In appeals based on permanent position change, what criteria does the Board use to make decisions?
