31 - Conduct & Discipline Flashcards
Fairfax County code of ethics is supported by how many core principles?
6
What are the 3 types of disciplines given under this policy?
Informal Warning, Formal Warning, and Formal Disciplinary Actions
Under formal disciplinary actions what are the 3 possible discipline given?
Suspensions, dismissals, and disciplinary demotions
When an advance letter is given disciplinary action must be no sooner than?
10 Business Days
When an advanced letter is received by the employee its their right to respond in how many business days from the letter?
5
Employees that are on probation must complete how many months of probation before being covered under the rules of progressive discipline?
12
Under leave and attendance employees are prohibited from all of the following except?
Comply with rules and regulations governing hours of work, absences, use of leave
Under protection and proper use of county data, property, funds and records employees are prohibited from all of the following except?
Use public property, resources, and finds in accordance with established procedures
Under the outside employment/conflict of interest/political activates of employees are prohibited from all of the following except?
Disqualify themselves in any decision where a conflict of interest may be presumed to exist
What are the six core principles supported by the code of ethics?
Honesty, public service, respect, responsibility, stewardship, trust
When driving county vehicles employees are expected to do all except?
Knowingly operating a vehicle on county business without a valid operators license
What is needed to investigate alleged employee offenses?
Time, place, events, and circumstances
Written reprimands letter will have the following except?
Maintain an informal record of the discussion with the employees knowledge of such a record
Suspension needs the following except?
Allow the employee an opportunity to explain and weigh the explanation
Employees are expected to do the following except?
Bring a gun either concealed or displayed to work or onto county premises unless specifically authorized
Informal warnings are?
Oral warnings such actions are excluded under the grievance procedure
Formal warnings are?
written reprimands
Employees are prohibited to do the following except?
Exercise courtesy, respect and tact when dealing with follow employees
In regards to the code of ethics what is Trust?
Building a regard for one another trough teamwork and open communition
In regards to the code of ethics what is public service?
ensureing all actions taken and decision made are in the best interest of the general public
Employees who feel they have not been treated in a fair and equitable manner can pursue grievances following the procedure outlined in what chapter?
Chapter 17
What actions are excluded under the grievance procedure?
Oral warnings
Who will make the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions of suspension, dismissal, or discplinary demotions?
Department Heads
What determines the severity of the disciplinary action?
The severity of the misconduct
When administering an Oral reprimand or warning, what shall the supervisor do?
Maintain an informal record of the discussion
In instances of progressive discipline, a written reprimand letter will contain what?
Previous offenses
Who shall a supervisor consult with when suspensions are being contemplated?
Human resources director
When receiving an advanced letter notice, the employee has the right to reply within how many days of receiving the letter?
5 days
Which of the following is not a circumstances in which an employee may be placed on adminstrative leave prior to an advance notice letter?
Employee failed to report to the work location on time
What type of employee is not covered under the rules of progressive discipline?
Probationary
All employees are required to observe what two documents?
Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct
When operating county vehicles, eomployees are expected to follow what?
Federal, state, and local driving laws
When should you report suspension or revocation of driving privileges?
Immediately
Who shall you report suspension or revocation of driving privileges to?
Supervisor
When performing County business in a privately owned vehicle, you are expected to follow what?
State and local driving laws
When you do not have a valid operators license, what are you prohibited from doing?
Operating a vehicle on county business
When shall you report workplace violence?
Immediately
Who shall you report workplace violence to?
Supervisor
When an employee pursues outside employment they are prohibited from what?
Having a personal interest in any contract with the county
Which of the following is not one of the six core principles the Code of Ethics is supported by?
Community focused
What is the purpose of Chapter 16?
To establish standards of conduct for County employees.
What status of employee is not protected by the rules of progressive discipline?
Probationary Employees
What documents must include a statement of charges, type of disciplinary action, previous offenses, effective date of disciplinary action, employees right to grievence, and a statement that the proposed action will become a permanent part of their personnel file?
Advance Notice Letter
Employees have the right to reply within how many days upon receipt of an Advance Notice Letter?
Five business days
Which employees are expected to adhere to the Standards of Conduct?
All employees, regardless of grade, title or length of county service
Which actions are excluded under the grievence procedure?
Oral Warnings
Which core principle states that you should, “Treat all individuals with dignity; be fair and impartial; affirm the value of diversity in the workplace and in Fairfax County; appricate the uniqueness of each individual; create a work environment that enables all individuals to perform to the best of thier abilities.
Respect
What are the two types of defined warnings?
Informal and Formal
When must disciplinary action be taken?
When warranted to promote the efficiancy of the Fairfax County Service
How does the Code of Ethics define Stewardship?
Exercise financial discpline with assets and resources; make accurate, clear and timely disclosures to the public; maintain accurate and complete records; demonstrate commitment to protecting entrusted resources
Who will make the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions of suspension, dismissal, or disciplinary demotions?
Department Heads
What are employees prohibited from regarding operating a county vehicle?
Knowingly operating a vehicle on county business without a valid operator’s license.
In regard to Conflict of Interst, what are employees expected to do?
Disqualify themselves in any decision where a conflict of interest may be presumed to exist
Fairfax County Code of Ethics is intended to do what?
Inspire a superior level of conduct, sensitivity and sound judgement for all employess
What is the County policy for Department Heads?
Ensure that all department heads and supervisors treat and discipline employees under their respoective jursidictions in a fair and equitable manner
Employees who feel they have not been treated in a fair and equitable manner have a right to present their grievences following the procedures outlined in what chapter?
17
Which is defined as an “Informal Warning?”
Oral Warning
Which is defined as a “Formal Warning?”
Written Reprimands
Who will the Department heads consults with where disciplinary action involving loss of pay is contemplated?
Human Resources Director
In regard to Personal Behavior and Conduct, what are employees expected to do?
Demonstrate professionalism and support the county’s commitment to excellent customer service at all times
Who must remain aware of status of operator license and report any suspensions?
employee
what laws must county vehicles be in accordance with to operate?
federal, state and local driving laws
When do you report workplace violence to your supervisor?
immediately
What are the six core principles for code of ethics?
honesty, public service, respect, responsibilty, stewardship, trust
During an oral reprimand, who has an oppurtunity to explain and weigh the explanation?
employee
What is one fraction of a oral reprimand?
advise the employee of specific infraction of rule or breach of conduct (in private)
What are 3 types of formal disciplinary actions?
suspensions, dismissals, disciplinary demotions
Who gives supervisors information and guidance on standards of conduct and effective use of progressive discipline?
human resources director and staff
Who informs employees of rules governing conduct and discipline as well as other workplace rules?
dept heads and supervisors
When does an employee need to cnduct him/herself in a manner that will reflect credit on county goverment and respective dept?
Both on and off work
What are 3 types of diciplines county employees can get?
informal warning, formal warning, formal disciplinary actions
What disciplinary actions are excluded under the grievance procedure?
oral warnings
When is administrative leave appropriate prior to compliance with advance notice letter?
Believe an employee is guilty of a crime and active duty can damage the county
What is the policy of chapter 16 conduct and discipline for county employees?
ensure all county employees observe code of ethics and standard prescribed
What is the purpose and scoe of chapter 16 conduct and discipline?
establish the standard of conduct, prescribe procedures for warning and progressive discipline for county employees
What are 3 things employees can’t do for attendance at work?
fail to report to work, leave without permission, arrive late consistently
What is the most severe type of disciplinary action?
Dismissal
How many days does an employee have to reply to an advance notice letter?
5 business days
What is the next diciplinary actions after a written reprimand?
suspensions
what is seperate and apart disciplinary actions that a dept head can initiate?
non job performance demotion
When will disciplinary action be taken on an employee?
When warrented to promote the efficiency of Fairfax County
What is the third step in the disciplinary action process?
Suspension
If an employee willyfully violates or fails to comply with the requirements imposed by the Standards of Conduct, what is a result they could see?
Disciplinary demotion
How many days does an employee have to reply to an Advance Notice Letter?
5 days
If there is reasonable cause to believe that an employee is guilty of a crime that a prison sentence can be imposed, what can the county do?
Place the employee on admin leave
Employees are not covered by the rules of progressive discipline until they have completed what?
A 12 month probationary period
Which of the following is not a core principle that form the ethical foundation of Fairfax County?
Accountability
Which of the following is not a core principle that form the ethical foundation of Fairfax County?
Social Justice
What is the core principle that ensures all actions taken and decisions made are in the best interest of the citizens of Fairfax County?
Public Service
When can an employee accept a gift for preforming an official job related act?
Never
Which of the following is not a formal disciplinary action?
Oral Reprimand
Which of the following is an informal warning?
Oral Reprimand
Which of the following is a formal warning?
Written Reprimand
When a supervisor advises the employee of their infraction and allows them to explain the situation, then maintain an informal record of the discussion, this is what step of discipline?
Oral Warning
When a supervisor determines that an offense is of such a nature that a record should be placed in an employee;s personnel file, what step of discipline is this?
Written Reprimand
What will occur if a department head dertermines that an employee is unsuited for employment in Fairfax County?
Dismissal
When disciplinary action is necessary the department head may enter in to what with the employee?
Employee Assistance Program Disciplinary Diversion Agreement
What does not belong in an Advance Notice Letter?
Hire date
If an employee’s drivers license expires, who is responsible for reporting it to the county?
The employee
Which of the following describes the core principle of stewardship?
Maintain accurate and complete records
All of the following are part of the six core principles except:
Environment
Which statement is most accurate about one of the core principles Public Service?
Ensure all actions and decisions made are in the best interest of the general public
Build regard for one another through teamwork and open comunication is part of which of the six core principles?
Trust
Based on the six core principles, which one talks about demonstrating commitment to protecting entrusted resources?
Stewardship
Which actions are excluded under the grievance procedure?
Oral warnings
Written warning falls under what category?
Formal warnings
All of the following are formal disciplinary actions except:
Written Reprimand
Under the conduct and discipline regulation, each employee will observe the standard of conduct, code of ethics and what else?
Workplace rules
Who consults with human resources director if necessary where disciplinary action involving loss of pay is contemplated?
Department heads and supervisors
What information will human resources director provide to supervisors?
Standards of conduct
What type of reprimand advises the employee of a specific infraction of the rule or breach of conduct and the date it occurrred?
Oral warnings
Statement of charges in sufficient detail to enable the employee to understand fully the violation is part of what type of warning?
Written Reprimand
What happens when an employee willfully violates or fails to comply with the requirements imposed by the Standard of Conduct?
A department head may initiate a non-job performance demotion
When does a department head may enter into an Employee Assistance Program Disciplinary Diversion?
Disciplinary action is necessary
All of the following are part of the Advice Notice Letter except:
Allow employee to explain
When is Administrative Leave appropriate per Advance Notice Letter Provisions?
An employee is guilty of a crime
Employees are prohibited from this except:
Not demonstrate unprofessionalism
Per Adendum 1 Chapte 16, how many standard of conduct are there?
6
Comply with a proper order of an authorized supervisor is part of which standard of conduct?
Personal behavior and conduct
Bringing a gun either concealed or displayed to work or onto county premises falls under what standard of conduct?
Safety
It shall be the policy of the County to ensure that all department heads and supervisors treat and discipline employees under their respective jurisdictions in a __ and __ manner.
fair; equitable
What actions are excluded under the grievance procedure from being greived?
Informal/Oral Warnings
Each employee will observe all the following with the exception of:
the Honesty and Integrity agreement
Each employee will Conduct him/herself, both on and off the job, in a manner, which will reflect credit
on
the County government, and respective departments.
Who is responsible to inform employees of rules governing conduct and discipline as well as other workplace rules and special requirements?
Department heads and supervisors
Who must supervisors consult with if disciplinary action involving loss of pay is contemplated?
Human Resources Director
Who will evaluate management practices in the administration of discipline and compliance with standards of conduct?
Human Resources Director
The severity of the disciplinary action will be determined by the severity of the misconduct and what else?
a review of the employee’s work record
Who will make the final decision in regards to an employee being suspended?
The department head
When an employee willfully violates or fails to comply with the requirements imposed by the Standards of Conduct, a department head may initiate what kind of discipline?
a non-job performance demotion
Employees are not covered by the rules of progressive discipline until they have completed a probationary period of how long?
Twelve (12) months
Which of the following statements regarding employees bringing firearms to work is correct?
Employees of county agencies may store a lawfully possessed firearm and ammunition in a locked motor vehicle on county premises.
The six core principles of the code of ethics are made up of what?
Honesty, Public Service, Respect, Responsibility, Stewardship, and Trust
All employees are ___ to respect, honor, and uphold the Constitution, laws and legal regulations, policies and procedures of the United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the County of Fairfax.
obligated
To exercise financial discipline with assets and resources falls under what core principle of the code of ethics?
Stewardship
To build regard for one another through teamwork and open communication falls under what core principle of the code of ethics?
Trust
To ensure all actions taken and decisions made are in the best interest of the general public and enrich and protect quality of life falls under what core principle of the code of ethics?
Public Service
The term “employee” includes all of the following except:
Residents who live or work within Fairfax County
If an employee who is required to operate a county vehicle becomes aware of a change in the status of their operators license, who should they inform as soon as possible?
Their immediate supervisor
An employee will have how many days to respond to an advance notice letter?
Five (5) business days
Besides establishing standards of conduct, Chapter 16 of the personnel regulations does what?
establishes warning procedures and progressive discipline
To present a grievance, an employee must follow procedures in what chapter in personnel regs?
17
Oral warnings fall under what level of action?
informal warning
A written reprimand is what level of action?
formal warning
When is the employee responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with the Standards of Conduct?
on and off duty
Supervisors must consult with human resources when what type of discipline is proposed?
loss of pay
Who is responsible for the final decision on formal disciplinary actions?
department head
What type of record is kept for an oral reprimand?
informal record with employee’s knowledge
If an employee is being considered for suspension, they must be provided with what document?
advanced notice letter
How many days does the employee have to respond to the advanced notice letter?
5
A disciplinary demotion may be recommended if an employee?
willfully participates in prohibited conduct
If administrative leave is recommended prior to the advance notification letter, the employee is to believed to have done what?
is reasonably guilty of a crime
Employees who are not covered by the rules of progressive discipline are?
those in a probationary period of 12 months
Employees using obscene language toward fellow employees is?
prohibited
If an employee’s drivers license is suspended off-duty, the employee must report this, when?
immediately
Regarding personal guns on county property, what is required?
registered and locked in personal vehicle
If an employee has a conflict of interest in an employment situation, the employee must?
disqualify themselves
Employees are permitted to engage in political activities when?
only on day off
The public service principle of the code of ethics, states?
all actions and decisions are in best public interest
The following is true regarding the Code of Ethics
contains 6 principals
It shall be the policy of Fairfax County government to ensure that all employees ____ the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Conduct as prescribed herein.
Observe
Where can employees find the grievance procedures?
Chapter 17
What discipline is exempt from the greivance process?
Oral warnings
Who has the responsibility to inform employees of rules governing conduct and discipline as well as other workplace rules and special requirements?
Department heads and supervisors
If a loss of pay is being contemplated, who should supervisors & department heads consult with?
Human Resources Director
Who is responsible to provide advice and assistance to supervisors in the uniform and equitable interpretation and application of the provisions of chapter 16?
Human Resources Director
The severity of the disciplinary action will be determined by the severity of misconduct and what else?
A review of the employee’s work record
What type of discipline is initiated when a supervisor determines that an offense is of such a nature that a record should be placed in an employee’s personnel file maintained within the Department of Human Resources?
A written reprimand
What is consituted as the most severe type of disciplinary action discussed within chapter 16?
Dismissal
What kind of discipline may a department head initiate when an employee willfully violates or fails to comply with the requirements imposed by the Standards of Conduct or when an employee willfully participates in prohibited conduct as described by chapter 16?
A non-job performance demotion
When a disciplinary demotion is contemplated, what outlined procedure will be followed first?
Suspension
In an advanced notice letter, the effective date of an employees disciplinary action can be dated no sooner than when?
10 business days
An advanced notice letter shall advise an employee that the proposed action will become part of there employee file for how long?
Permanently
Employees are not covered by the rules of progressive discipline until they have completed a probationary period of how long?
Twelve months
Who has the authority to place an employee on adminstrative leave if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the employee and/or their fellow workers?
The department head (or designee)
Employees are expected to exercise courtesy, respect and ___ when dealing with fellow employees and the public.
Tact
With regard to client or customer information in accordance with state and federal law, county ordinance and county policy, employees are expected to do what?
Maintain confidentiality
if job duties require the operation of a vehicle for county business, employees must remain aware of status of operator’s license and report any suspension or
revocation of driving privileges to their supervisor how soon?
Immediately
How may county employees store firearms and ammunition on county property?
Firearms and ammunition must be kept in an employees locked vehicle
Which of the following is not one of the six core principles of the Code of Ethics?
Kindness
Which of the following is not one of the six core principles?
Integrity
When are you expected to report workplace violence?
Immediately
Who are you to report suspension or revocation of driving privileges to?
Supervisor
When are employees to demonstrate professionlism?
At all times?
When are employees covered by the rules of progressive discipline?
After 12 months
An employee has the right to reply to a advanced notice letter within how many days?
5 days
Who should you consult when suspensions are contemplated?
Human resources director
What determines the severity of the disciplinary action?
Severity of the misconduct
Who makes the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions?
Department heads
Which actions are excluded under the grievance process?
Oral warnings
Employess who feel they have not been treated in a fair and equitable manner can present grievances follow the procedures outlined in what chapter?
Chapter 17
It is the responsibility of the employee to observe which of the following?
All of the above
When a supervisor determines an offense requires a more severe disciplinary action, what shall they do?
Investigate alleged offense promptly
What is an example of an informal warning?
Oral warnings
What is an example of a formal warning?
Written reprimand
Who shall department heads and supervisors consult with where discipline involving loss of pay is considered?
Human resources director
When an employee is facing suspension, who will make the final decision on discipline?
Department heads
Employees are expected to operate all county vehicles with which of the following?
All of the above
An advance notice letter must include the effective date of disciplinary action no sooner than how many business days from the date of advance notice letter?
10 days
The Code of Ethics is supported by how many core principles?
Six
Who will make the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions of suspension, dismissal, or disciplinary demotions?
Department head
Disciplinary action will be taken for what reason?
Only for good cause
The severity of the disciplinary action will be determined by what?
The severity of the misconduct & review of the employee’s work record
If an oral reprimand or warning is warrented, the supervisor should administer the reprimand or warning how?
Informally
When a supervisor determines that an offense is of such a nature that a record should be placed in an employee’s personnel file what type of disciplinary action is warrented?
Written reprimand
When a supervisor determines that an offense requires a more severe disciplinary action than a written reprimand what is the next disciplinary action?
Suspension
What shall consitute the most severe type of disciplinary action athorized under this chapter?
Dismissal
When do employees get covered by the rules of progressive discipline?
Probationary period of (12) months and any extensions
Employees are prohibited from all of the following except what?
Leaving work early on a consistant basis
Employees are prohibited from?
Carelessly or willfully causing destruction of county property
Employees are expected to operate all county vehicles in accordance with federal, state and what driving laws?
Local
Employees are expected to operate privately owned vehicles being used in the performance of County business in accordance with what?
State and local driving laws
Employees are expected to remain aware of status of operator’s license and report any suspension or revocation of driving privileges to their supervisor whan?
Immediately
Employees are prohibited from operating a vehicle on county business when?
Without a valid operator’s license
Employees are to report safety and health hazards so they can be corrected when?
Promptly
Employees are to report workplace violence to your supervisor or appropriate authority when?
Immediately
If a conflict of interest wether presumed or existing is present the employees are expected to?
Disqualify themselves
Prior to engaging in any private business activity the employee is expected to obtain permission from who?
Appointing authority
Employees are prohibited from what?
Having a personal interest in any contract with the county
The Code of Ethics is supported by how many core principles?
6
What are the three categories of formal disciplinary actions?
Suspensions, dismissals, disciplinary demotions
When it comes to an employees responsibilities, he/she should conduct themselves in a manner which will reflect credit on the county government and respective departments when at work and where else?
Off work
When disciplinary action involving loss of pay is contemplated, who else should be consulted?
Human Rescourcs Director or his/her designees
What will determine the severity of the disciplinary action?
Severity of the misconduct and review of the employee’s work record
Where is a written reprimand filed once it has been signed?
In the employee’s offical personnel folder
Who should be consulted when suspensions are contemplated?
The human rescources director or his/her designee
What is the most severe type of disciplinary action authorized under chapter 16?
The dismissal of an employee
How long after receiving the advance notice letter, is the effective date of disciplinary action to occur?
No sooner than 10 business days
How long after receiving the advance notice letter, does the employee have the right to reply?
5 business days
When does an employee have the right to grieve a final decision?
Suspensions, dismissals, disciplinary demotions
How long does a probationary employee have before he/she maybe terminated without benefit to the disciplinary procedures covered in chapter 16?
12 months
When are employees prohibited from engaging in rude or unprofessional behavior?
When disorderly even if the behavior is not expressly forbidden by regulation or law
What is one thing which employees are expressly forbidden to do?
Using obscene language
If one’s job duties require the operation of a vehicle for county business, when should an employee report any suspension or revocation of driving privileges to their supervisor?
Immediately
What is the one exemption to bringing a gun to work or onto county premises?
If it is a lawfully possessed firearm and ammunition, it can be stored in a locked motor vehicle on county premises
When are employees able to accepting anything of value on duty?
There is not one listed
Which of the following statements best describe what employees are prohibited from doing as it related to politics?
Employees are prohibited from implying that the county has officially endorsed a political party, candidate, or campaign
What are the six core principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization?
Honesty, Public Service, Respect, Responsibility, Stewardship, and Trust
What does the code of ethics for the merit service of fairfax county define honesty as?
Be truthful in all endeavors
What does the code of ethics for the merit service of fairfax county define trust as?
Build regard for one another through teamwork and open communication
Which actions are excluded under the grievance procedure?
Oral warnings
Where does Observe the Standard of conduct, code of ethics and other workplace rules fall under?
Responsibilities
Choose the most accurate about investigating apparent employee offenses obtaining complete facts?
Department heads
Who makes the final decision on provididng of formal disciplinary actions of suspension?
Department heads
What are the two considerations to determine the severity of the disciplinary action?
Severity of misconduct and employee’s work record
In this type of disciplinary action the employee will have the opportunity to explain and weigh the explanation?
Warning
In which disciplinary action will an employee see a statement that similar ocurrences could result in a proposal for a more severe disciplinary action?
Written reprimand
Choose the most accurate from, human resources director will:
Provide guidance to supervisors on standard of conduct and effective use of progressive discipline
What is one of the advance notice letter criteria?
Employee’s right to grieve
When can the disciplinary action be effective?
No sooner that 10 business days from advance notice letter receipt
Choose the most accurate when there is reasonable cause to believe an employee is guilty of a crime:
Circumstance when administrative leave is appropriate prior to compliance with advance notice letter
Under what standard of conduct does complying with the rules and regulations governing hours of work is?
Leave and attendance
Exercise courtesy, respect and tact when dealing with fellow employees and public regardless of race, age, ect.,is part of what?
Personal behavior and conduct
The following is part of personal behavior and conduct:
Comply with a proper order of an authorized supervisor
Engaging in conduct on or off duty that violates federal or state law is part of:
Personal behavior and conduct
All of the following are part of the driving standard of conduct except:
Maintain continuing driving training in accordance with county and state protocols
Dress in appropriate attire and uniforms is part of what standard?
Safety
All of the following are part of the core principles except:
Lidership
Enrich and protect quality of life is part of which of the six core principles?
Public service
What is stewardship?
Make accurate, clear and timely disclosures ton the public
If loss of pay is being contemplated, Department heads and supervisors will consult with who?
Human Resources
Who makes the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions of suspension, dismisal, or disciplinary demotions?
Department heads
The severity of the disciplinary action will be determined by the severity of the misconduct and review of what?
Employees work record
If an oral reprimand or warning is administered, the supervisor should:
Maintain an informal record of the discussion with the employees knowledge of such a record
What level of discipline is when a supervisor determines that an offense is of such a nature that a record should be placed in an emplyees personnel file maintained within the Department of Human Resources?
Written Reprimand
When it comes to suspension as a disciplinary measure, the employees reply to the advance notice letter should be considerd but who makes the final decision?
Department heads
What is the most severe type of disciplinary action authorized under Chapter 16, Conduct and Discipline?
Dismissal
Under the Criteria for Advance Notice Letter, the effective date of disciplinary action must be no sooner than how many days from the date of notice?
10 business days
How many days does an employee have a right to reply to an Advance Notice Letter?
5 business days
Employees are not covered by the rules of pregressive discipline until they have completed a probationary period of how many months?
12
Employees are expected to operate all county vehicles in accordance with federal, state and whos driving laws?
Local
When should an employee report any suspension or revocation of driving privileges to their supervisor?
Immediately
Is it acceptable to engage in political activities while on duty, in uniform, or on the premises of their employment with the county?
No
Which core principle is described as being truthful in all endeavors?
Honesty
Which core principle is described as ensuring all actions taken and decisions made are in the best interest of the general public and enrich and protect quality of life?
Public Service
Which core principle is described as treating all individuals with dignity?
Respect
Which core principle is described as exercising financial discipline with assets and resources?
Stewardship
Which core principle is described as building regard for one another through teamwork and open communcation?
Trust
Which of the following is not a core priciple that forms the Code of Ethics?
Teamwork
How many core principles form the ethical foundation fo the Code of Ethics?
6
What is the purpose of Chapter 16 Conduct and Discipline?
Establish the standards of conduct for county employees and prescribe the procedures for warning and progressive discipline
What is an example of an informal warning?
Oral warning
Who shall inform employees of rules governing conduct and discipline as well as other workplace rules and special requirements?
Department heads and supervisors
Who should be consulted with if the disciplinary action involves a loss of pay?
Human Resources Director
Who provides information and guidance to supervisors at all levels on standards of conduct and effective use of progressive discipline?
Human Resources Director
Who makes the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions of suspension, dismissal or disciplinary demotion?
Department Head
What is the difference between an oral and a written reprimand?
An oral reprimand is informal and a written reprimand is formal
When a supervisor determines that an offense requires a more severe disciplinary action than a written reprimand, what type of discipline should be recommended?
Suspension
Which type of discipline should be considered the most severe?
Dismissal
What does the advance notice letter not have to include?
Who initiated the discipline
What must an employee complete prior to being covered by the disciplinary procedures listed?
Probationary period of twelve months
Employees are expected to:
Comply with rules and regulations governing work hours, absence, and use of leave
Employees are prohibited from:
Using county data, facilities, equipment, property for other than officially approved activities
Employees are expected to operate all county vehicles in what manner?
Accordance with federal, state and local driving
Employees are prohibited from bringing what onto county premises unless specifically authorized by the appointing authority?
Gun, knife or other weapon concealed or displayed
How should safety and health hazards be reported?
Promptly
Are employees allowed to accept anything of value?
No
The six core principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization are:
Honesty, Public Service, Respect, Responsibility, Stewardship and Trust
Which core principle states to ensure all actions taken and decisions made are in the best interest of the general public and enrich and protect quality of life?
Public Service
Which core value builds regard for one another through teamwork and open communication?
Trust
The board of supervisors of Fairfax County code of ethics is supported by how many core principles?
6
There are three types of disclpines issued by Fairfax County per this policy?
Informal Warning, Formal Warning, and Formal Disciplinary Actions
Under formal disciplinary actions what are the 3 possible discipline given?
Suspensions, dismissals, and disciplinary demotions
When an advance letter is given disciplinary action must be no sooner than?
10 Business Days
When an advanced letter is received by the employee its their right to respond in how many business days from the letter?
5
Employees that are on probation must complete how many months of probation before being covered under the rules of progressive discipline?
12
Under leave and attendance employees are prohibited from all of the following except?
Comply with rules and regulations governing hours of work, absences, use of leave
Under protection and proper use of county data, property, funds and records employees are prohibited from all of the following except?
Use public property, resources, and finds in accordance with established procedures
Under the outside employment/conflict of interest/political activates of employees are prohibited from all of the following except?
Disqualify themselves in any decision where a conflict of interest may be presumed to exist
What are the six core principles supported by the code of ethics?
Honesty, public service, respect, responsibility, stewardship, trust
When driving county vehicles employees are expected to do all except?
Knowingly operating a vehicle on county business without a valid operators license
What is needed to investigate alleged employee offenses?
Time, place, events, and circumstances
Written reprimands letter will have the following except?
Maintain an informal record of the discussion with the employees knowledge of such a record
Suspension needs the following except?
Allow the employee an opportunity to explain and weigh the explanation
Employees are expected to do the following except?
Bring a gun either concealed or displayed to work or onto county premises unless specifically authorized
Informal warnings are?
Oral warnings such actions are excluded under the grievance procedure
Formal warnings are?
written reprimands
Employees are prohibited to do the following except?
Exercise courtesy, respect and tact when dealing with follow employees
In regards to the code of ethics what is Trust?
Building a regard for one another trough teamwork and open communition
In regards to the code of ethics what is public service?
ensureing all actions taken and decision made are in the best interest of the general public
