§ 114-531. Modification of charges of proposed adverse action.

If the appointing authority or designee determines that additional charges or substantially different charges should be made than specified in the notice of proposed adverse action, the following procedure shall govern:

(1)

If the additional or substantially different charges are more severe than the original charges, a new proposed adverse action or other appropriate action shall be initiated.

(2)

If the final charges are less severe but not substantially different than the original charges, no new proposed adverse action will be required, but the employee shall be furnished with a written notice of the charges, and the proceedings on these charges shall be concluded within the timeframe and according to the same procedures governing the original proposed adverse action.

(Ord. No. 2007-22(06-O-2700), § 1, 3-27-07)