§ 2.60.610. Authority and cause for discipline.

A.

An appointing authority may, for cause, impose discipline on an employee occupying a permanent position.

B.

Employees may be disciplined for any cause including, but not limited to:

1.

Omission or willful misrepresentation of a material fact or other fraud in securing employment;

2.

Incompetence;

3.

Inefficiency;

4.

Inexcusable neglect of duties;

5.

Insubordination or willful disobedience;

6.

Dishonesty;

7.

Improper use of drugs, including: drunkenness on duty; use of drugs while on duty; incapacitation for proper performance of duties by prior use of drugs. The term "drugs" shall mean controlled substances as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the California Health and Safety Code and shall also mean alcohol;

8.

Unexcused absence from duty, abuse of sick leave or excessive absenteeism;

9.

Conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

10.

Inconsistent, incompatible or conflicting employment, activity, or enterprise;

11.

Violation of a departmental rule or county policy or regulation;

12.

Failure of good behavior off duty constituting criminal misconduct which is of such a nature that it causes discredit to the department or the county;

13.

Failure of good behavior during duty hours which is of such a nature that it seriously discredits the department or the county;

14.

Misuse, neglect or willful damage to public property or waste of supplies or equipment;

15.

Violation of the provisions of the memorandum of understanding, including work stoppage, sick out, slow down, unlawful strike, or other job actions, as defined in the memorandum of understanding.

(Ord. 1233 §1, 1999; Ord. 1143 §1(part), 1990)