§ 16-241. Investigation of employee for conduct-related disciplinary action.

(a)

Whenever an employee is subject to investigation for any reason which could lead to the imposition of conduct-related disciplinary action pursuant to Section 16-193, the following procedures shall apply:

(1)

Investigatory interviews with employees are to be conducted in a setting which affords privacy, so as to ensure, as far as practicable, that the discussions are confidential.

(2)

The interview shall be scheduled at reasonable times, preferably during the employee's normal working hours. Interviews shall be for reasonable time and will allow for rest periods as necessary.

(3)

The employee subject to investigation shall be informed of the general nature of the investigation, potential charges which may ensue, and possible disciplinary outcomes.

(4)

If the interview is recorded, the employee shall be informed prior to being questioned, and a copy of the recorded interview shall be provided to the employee at the conclusion of the investigation.

(b)

In the event that a disciplinary action is not initiated against the employee or is not sustained by the Personnel Board pursuant to Division 13, all copies of the record of investigation shall be expunged from all records and destroyed.

(c)

Nothing in this Act shall prevent an appointing authority from ordering the immediate suspension of an employee who meets the criteria for such action under the Personnel Law.

(CB-25-2000)