§ 3.04.260. Appeal process.

Any employee suspended, demoted, reduced in pay or discharged from the classified service may appeal that decision by:

A.

Notifying the mayor or an administrative officer designated by the mayor that he desires to appeal that decision. The hearing officer shall grant a hearing within 15 working days, at which time the reasons for action shall be reviewed. Within 5 working days, following the close of the hearing, the hearing officer shall render a written decision and shall set forth the reasons upon which his decision is based;

B.

If the appellant is not satisfied with the hearing officer's decision he may appeal to the assembly for review of the action and the hearing officer's findings. The assembly may hear the appeal through an appropriate committee. The decision of the assembly or the committee designated by the assembly shall be final.

C.

This section is not applicable to those employees covered by any collective bargaining agreement.

(Ord. No. 78-32, § 32, 1978)