§ 20-191. Causes for dismissal or disciplinary action.

Cause for dismissal and disciplinary action shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1)

Violation of any material provision of this chapter, or other personnel rules and regulations, and any violation of section 20-20 (conflicts of interest) and section 20-20.1 (financial disclosure forms) of this chapter.

(2)

Substandard work quality.

(3)

Improper use of county equipment or property.

(4)

Selling or soliciting on county property without prior authorization.

(5)

Unauthorized use of telephone or other county communication equipment.

(6)

Conduct unbecoming an employee of the county while on duty.

(7)

Leaving the work area without permission from the supervisor.

(8)

Failure to call in when sick or absent from work otherwise without prior approval.

(9)

Neglect, carelessness or disregard of common safety practices.

(10)

Violation of departmental rules.

(11)

Malicious mischief, horseplay, wrestling, or other undesirable conduct.

(12)

Falsifying any official record or document.

(13)

Giving a false answer or false information on application.

(14)

Habitual unexcused tardiness.

(15)

Loafing, neglect of duties or otherwise wasting of working time.

(16)

Sleeping during working hours except where conditions of work authorize and warrant it.

(17)

Possession of intoxicating beverages or controlled substances at place of work, or in official county vehicles.

(18)

Possession of or bringing a firearm or other deadly weapon on county property or an official county vehicle, unless duly authorized by the department head.

(19)

Reporting to work under the influence of intoxicating beverages, or drugs not prescribed by a physician.

(20)

Fighting, threatening, intimidating, coercing or otherwise interfering with the rights of other employees.

(21)

Gambling on county property.

(22)

Insubordination or willful failure to carry out an official supervisory directive or job assignment.

(23)

Acceptance of a fee, gift or service of any item of value in return for a favor.

(24)

Loss or damage of county property through carelessness or negligence.

(25)

Violation of a safety rule which results in personal injury or property damage; refusal to use proper safety equipment when provided.

(26)

Failure of supervisor to enforce established safety regulations, or requiring employee to perform unsafe act.

(27)

Excessive absenteeism.

(28)

Exhaustion of annual leave without prior approval.

(29)

Abuse of sick leave.

(30)

Misappropriation of county funds or illegal sale or disposal of county property for personal gain, or deliberate falsification of official reports, employment application or misrepresentation of personnel information in order to qualify for appointment or promotion.

(31)

Conviction of a felony crime, or a misdemeanor involving serious moral turpitude.

(32)

Engaging in a strike, work stoppage, slowdown or act of sabotage.

(33)

Substantial incompetence or inefficiency in carrying out work assignments.

(34)

Failure to report for work without prior approval, except when sick leave is authorized.

(35)

Stealing or similar conduct, including destroying, damaging or concealment of any property of the county.

(36)

Willful damage of or attempt to damage county property.

(37)

Threatening physical violence or striking a supervisor or subordinate.

(38)

Operation of any county-owned or county-leased vehicle or equipment without proper state license or while under the influence of any medication or drug which has been prescribed by a doctor and which carries the warning not to drive or operate machinery while using same.

(Code 1976, § 2-3145; Ord. No. 10-02, Pt. II, 11-27-01)