§ 2-443. Employee complaints.

(a)

If an employee believes he/she has been subject to disciplinary action in violation of section 2-442, such employee may, within 30 days after the imposition of disciplinary action, file a written complaint with the city manager. The city manager shall, upon receipt of a complaint, cause an investigation to be conducted. Additionally, within ten days after receiving the complaint, the city manager shall send the supervisor a copy of the complaint. The supervisor shall have 14 days from the date of the notice being sent to provide the city manager with a written response to the complaint. The city manager shall complete the investigation within 40 days of receipt of the employee's complaint. If the investigation determines there is a reasonable basis for the charges, the city manager shall cause disciplinary action to commence in accordance with the personnel code.

(b)

If an employee's complaint is directed against the city manager, the employee shall file such complaint with the mayor. The mayor shall then inform city council of the matter and city council shall cause an investigator to be appointed who shall perform the duties set forth herein in subsection (a) of this section.

(Code 1985, § 2-20-3; Ord. No. 04-08, § 2, 7-20-2004)