§ 3.04.052. Demotion authority.

A.

The mayor or an administrative officer designated by the mayor may permanently demote an employee or reduce that employee's pay range upon a showing that the permanent employee has been consistently unable to perform the duties recently expected of that employee in a generally acceptable and efficient manner, or for engaging in any activity proscribed by subsection A of Section 3.04.050.

B.

Any demotion will be made only after presentation to the mayor or administrative officer designated by him of a written statement of charges by a department head. A copy of these statements of charges shall be promptly furnished to the affected employee. A permanent demotion or reduction in pay range shall be made only after the employee has had the opportunity to show cause to the mayor or to an administrative officer designated by the mayor why the demotion or reduction in pay should not occur. Prior to the effective date of any demotion or reduction in pay, the mayor or administrative officer designated by the mayor shall render a written decision on the charges and shall promptly furnish a copy of the decision to the affected employee. No appeal shall be taken to the borough assembly without the mayor first having 15 working days to review or reconsider the action taken.

C.

Any demotion under this Section is subject to review under Section 3.04.260.

(Ord. No. 78-32, § 6, 1978)