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• Documented Coaching and Counseling <br /> • Oral reprimand <br /> • Written reprimand <br /> • Performance Improvement Plan <br /> • Suspension <br /> • Demotion <br /> • Termination. <br /> Discipline and other action may be used in any order or combination in the discretion of the <br /> Utilities. In some cases, one or more disciplinary actions will be taken before termination; <br /> in other cases, termination will be immediate. <br /> While the Utilities strives for consistency, the level of discipline taken in any given case <br /> does not establish a controlling precedent for future circumstances. <br /> Probation and Dismissal. All new employees shall be on probation for a period of one <br /> hundred eighty(180)days. Continued employment during this period shall rest solely with <br /> the discretion of the Utilities Commission. After that period, the employee shall attain <br /> regular status subject to the following: <br /> Employees on regular status may be dismissed only for cause, which may <br /> include, but is not limited to, the following: Conduct in violation of or <br /> inconsistent with Utilities policy, including but not limited to any and all <br /> policies set forth in this Handbook; conduct or language that is improper <br /> or inappropriate in the discretion of the Utilities; insubordination;failure <br /> to do the work assigned in a manner satisfactory to the Utilities; <br /> dishonesty or stealing; and the sale, transfer of or possession, or being <br /> under the influence, of intoxicating beverages or controlled or mood <br /> altering substances while on the job. <br /> Layoff/Reduction in Force. The Utilities reserves the right and sole discretion to <br /> eliminate positions and/or reduce the hours associated with a position for any legitimate <br /> business reason, with or without cause. <br /> 4%20. JOB POSTING <br /> As position vacancies occur at the Utilities,the position's job description will be posted in <br /> a prominent location to inform employees of the vacancy. Employees that wish to be <br /> considered for the position are encouraged to contact the appropriate decision-maker(s) <br /> indicated on the posting. The Utilities may also advertise the vacancy to attract external <br /> candidates. <br /> The Utilities retains all its managerial rights and has the sole discretion to decide which <br /> candidate is best qualified to fill a vacant position,whether or not the candidate is a current <br /> Utilities employee. <br /> 16 <br /> April 2013 <br /> August 2014 <br /> 81 <br />