Chapter 16: Conduct and Discipline

Question 1

Advance Notice Letter

Answer 1

Includes statement of charges, type of disciplinary action, list of previous offenses, effective date of disciplinary action, employee’s right to grieve, and statement that the action proposed will become a permanent part of personnel file.

Question 2

True or false: employees are not covered by the rules of progressive discipline until they have completed a probationary period of twelve months and may be terminated without benefit of this procedure.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or false: employees of the county agencies may store a lawfully possessed firearm and ammunition in a locked motor vehicle on county premises without needing authorization by their appointing authority.

Answer 3

False, such employers may do so only if specifically authorized by their appointing authority.

Question 4

Six Core Principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization:

Answer 4

Honesty, Public Service, Respect, Responsibility, Stewardship, and Trust