17-30-18 - Demotion, reduction in pay, suspension or discharge -- Grounds -- How made.
17-30-18. Demotion, reduction in pay, suspension or discharge -- Grounds -- Howmade.
(1) A merit system officer holding a permanent appointment may be demoted, reduced inpay, suspended, or discharged for:
(a) neglect of duty;
(b) disobedience of a reasonable order;
(c) misconduct;
(d) inefficiency, or inability to satisfactorily perform assigned duties;
(e) any act inimical to the public service.
(2) No officer shall be suspended for more than 30 days at one time, nor more than 60days in one year. Demotion, reduction in pay, suspension, or discharge shall be made upon orderof the appointing authority.
Enacted by Statewide Initiative A, Nov. 8, 1960