§ 86-453. Reasons for disciplinary action.

Any of the following violations is cause for disciplinary action ranging from oral reprimand to dismissal, depending on the seriousness of the offense and other circumstances related to the situation. These offenses are illustrative and not all-inclusive.

(1)

Willful neglect in the performance of the duties of the position to which the employee is assigned.

(2)

Disregard for or frequent violations of county ordinances, departmental policies and regulations, including safety rules.

(3)

Willful misuse, misappropriation, negligence or destruction of county property or conversion of county property to personal use or gain.

(4)

Frequent tardiness or absence from duty without prior approval.

(5)

Violation of any reasonable or official order, refusal to carry out lawful and reasonable directions given by a proper supervisor, or other acts of insubordination.

(6)

Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess or abuse of narcotics, drugs or other controlled substances so as to interfere with job performance or the efficiency of county service.

(7)

Intoxication or use of alcoholic beverages, or abuse of narcotics, drugs or other controlled substances while on duty.

(8)

Criminal or illegal conduct (regardless of the filing of criminal charges or lack thereof or the absence of a criminal conviction or adjudication) that interferes with effective job performance or has an adverse effect on the county.

(9)

Any conduct, on or off duty, that interferes with effective job performance or has an adverse effect on the county.

(10)

Any act of dishonesty, falsification, misrepresentation, concealment, or deception in any employment related matter.

(11)

Violation of privileged information or its use for private gain.

(12)

Incompetent or unsatisfactory performance of duties.

(13)

Conviction of a crime.

(14)

Any conduct, on or off duty, that reflects unfavorably on the county as an employer.

(15)

Membership in any organization which advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States by force or violence.

(16)

Any false statement in an application or in any other document used to obtain employment regardless of the passage of time elapsed from date of hire.

(17)

Acceptance of gratuities to the extent prohibited in division 1 of this article.

(18)

Refusal to be examined by a county physician or other designated physician when so directed by proper authority.

(19)

Political activity violation as outlined in section 86-43(b).

(20)

Refusal to sign the loyalty oath.

(21)

Participation in a strike, as defined by the public employees relations commission.

(22)

Any other conduct or action of such seriousness that disciplinary action is considered warranted.

(Ord. No. 81-19, § 14.03, 9-3-81; Ord. No. 2018-16, § I, 12-4-18)