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73 reprimanded, placed on probation, demoted, sus- ' pended, or dismissed for just cause. The degree and kind of action to be taken will be based upon the sound and considered judgment of the appropri- ate authority in accordance with the provisions of this policy. 4. 2 Procedure An employee may be suspended, demoted, or dismis- sed by a department head with approval of the Manager (or in the case of department heads, by the Manager) because of failure in performance of duties and/or failure in personal conduct. An employee in the Sheriff's Department or Register of Deeds Office may be suspended, demoted, or dismissed by the respective department head for failure in performance of duties or failure in personal conduct. The employee, the Personnel Department, and the Manager will be immediately provided with a written notice citing the effec- tive date, reasons for the action, and appeal rights available to the employee. Appeals rights will apply only to a permanent employee. The causes for suspension or dismissal fall into two categories: (1) Causes relating to performance of duties; (2) Causes relating to personal conduct detrimental to County Service. 4. 3 Performance of Duties - The following are ex- amples of unsatisfactory performance of duties but are in no way inteded to be all inclusive: a. Inefficiency or incompetency in the performance of duties. b. Negligence in the performance of duties. c. Physical or mental incapability for performing duties. d. Careless, negligent, or improper use of County property or equipment. e. Failure to maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public and employees. f. Absence without approved leave. g. Improper use of sick leave privileges. h. Failure to report for duty at the as- signed time and place.