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yv 72 <br /> who hold positions in the approprite classes. No <br /> permanent employee will be laid off while another <br /> person is employed on a part-time or temporary <br /> basis in the same class, unless the permanent <br /> employee is not willing to transfer to the posi- <br /> tion held by the temporary employee. <br /> 3.3 Disability <br /> An employee may be separated for disability when <br /> the employee cannot perform the required duties <br /> because of a physical or mental impairment. <br /> Action may be initiated by the employee or the <br /> County, but in all cases it must be supported by <br /> medical evidence as certified by a competent <br /> physician. The County may require an examination <br /> at its expense and performed by a physician of its <br /> choice. Before an employee is separated for <br /> disability, a reasonable effort shall be made to <br /> locate alternative positions within County service <br /> far which the employee may be suited. <br /> 3.4 Retirement <br /> Whenever an employee meets the conditions set <br /> forth under the provisions of any retirement plans <br /> adopted by the Commissioners for County employees, <br /> he may elect to retire and receive all benefits <br /> earned under the retirement plan. <br /> 3. 5 Death <br /> All compensation due in accordance with this <br /> Ordinance will be paid to the estate of a deceased <br /> employee. The date of death shall be recorded as <br /> the separation date for computing compensation <br /> due. <br /> 3.6 Suspension and Dismissal <br /> As discussed in the following section. <br /> DISCIPLINARY ACTION,. SUSPENSION AND DISMISSAL <br /> 4.0 PURPOSE <br /> 1 To establish a procedure for the uniform administration <br /> of disciplinary action, suspensions, and dismissals. <br /> This procedure is designed so as not to restrict opera- <br /> ting personnel but to help them solve problems of this <br /> type in a fair and equitable manner without prejudice <br /> or favoritism. <br /> 4. 1. Policy <br /> An employee, regardless of occupation, position, <br /> profession of work performed, may be warned, <br />