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<br /> <br /> 20 <br />June 2025 <br />236096v1 <br />type and level of discipline imposed will be at the Utilities’ discretion based upon the <br />nature and severity of the issue and the circumstances as a whole. <br />Examples of discipline and other action that may be taken to manage performance and <br />workplace conduct include, but are not limited to: <br />• 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 <br />the Utilities. In some cases, one or more disciplinary actions will be taken before <br />termination; in other cases, termination will be immediate. <br /> <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. This policy is not to <br />be construed as contractual terms and is intended to serve only as a guide for employment <br />discipline. <br /> <br />Probation and Dismissal. All new employees shall be on probation for a period of <br />one hundred eighty (180) days. Continued employment during this period shall rest <br />solely with the discretion of the Utilities Commission. After that period, the employee <br />shall attain regular status subject to the following: <br /> <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; dishonesty <br />or stealing; and the sale, transfer of, or possession, or being under the <br />influence, of intoxicating beverages or controlled or mood altering <br />substances while on the job. <br /> <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 /> <br /> <br />21. JOB POSTING <br /> <br />87