ORD-2008-105 - Third Part Representation in the Employee Disciplinary Process

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('!o Orange County Personnel Ordinance Issue Date: August I, 1997 An employee may be separated for disability when the employee cannot perform the required duties because of a physical or mental impairment. Action may be initiated by the employee or the County, but in all cases it must be supported by medical evidence as certified by a competent physician. The County may require an examination at its expense and performed by a physician of its choice. Before an employee is separated for disability, a reasonable effort shall be made to locate alternative positions within County service for which the employee maybe suited. 3.4 Retirement Whenever an employee meets the conditions set forth under the provisions of any retirement plans adopted by the Commissioners for County employees, the employee may elect to retire and receive all benefits earned under the retirement plan. 3.5 Death All compensation due in accordance with this Ordinance will be paid to the estate of a deceased employee. The date of death shall be recorded as the separation date for computing compensation due. 3.6 Suspension and Dismissal As discussed in the following section. 4.0 Disciplinary Action 4.1 General Amended 02/01/92 It is the intent of Orange County in establishing this policy to provide a fair, clear and useful tool .for correcting performance or conduct problems. Disciplinary action, when imposed, will be for the purpose of improving employee and County performance. When an employee fails to meet his or her work performance or conduct responsibilities, the supervisor is responsible for correcting such failure by initiating appropriate disciplinary action. An employee may be warned, demoted, suspended or dismissed for just cause. The degree and type of action taken shall be based on the sound and considered judgment of the appropriate authority in accordance with the provisions of this Section. 4.2 Coverage Article IX -Page 2