Section 8-B1506. NOTICE OF ADVERSE ACTION: NON-FACULTY

 

1506.1When the personnel authority issues a notice of adverse action, the notice shall be in writing and served upon the employee. Specific reasons for which adverse action is being proposed and the penalty proposed shall be specified in the notice.

 

1506.2The notice shall contain a description of the alleged acts and conduct which is sufficient to enable the employee to respond.

 

1506.3Two (2) copies of the notice shall be served on the employee.

 

1506.4Service of the notice of adverse action shall be made by personal service if possible. If service cannot be effectuated by personal service, it shall be made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

 

1506.5Service of the notice shall be deemed complete upon personal delivery to the employee. If service is by mail, service shall be deemed complete on the date the employee or any other person accepting delivery signs the returned receipt or when the letter is returned to the personnel authority undelivered.

 

1506.6The notice of adverse action served on the employee shall include notice of the following rights and procedures:

 

(a)That the employee has a right to object by filing an adverse action appeal within fourteen (14) days with the University's designated personnel authority;

 

(b)That the employee is entitled to be represented by counsel or other representative of the employee's choice at the expense of the employee;

 

(c)That if an appeal is filed, no penalty can be implemented until the matter is settled or the personnel authority renders a decision (except as otherwise permitted in this chapter); and

 

(d)That a written decision on the appeal must be rendered within forty-five (45) days after the date the adverse action is served.