§ 17546. Notice of Disciplinary Action.

Written notice of disciplinary action shall be served on the recipient personally, or by certified mail.

For employees with permanent status in the class of employment or another class in the Interagency Merit System, such written notice shall be served at least five calendar days prior to the effective date of any disciplinary action, and shall include:

(a) A description of the action taken and its effective date or dates;

(b) A clear and concise statement of the reasons for such action including the acts or omissions on which the disciplinary action is based;

(c) A statement advising the employee of the right to appeal to the State Personnel Board and the time within which the appeal must be made;

(d) A statement that a copy of the materials upon which the action is based is attached or available for inspection upon request; and

(e) A statement advising the employee of the right to respond either verbally or in writing, to the authority proposing the action prior to its effective date.

For employees without permanent status in the class of employment or another class in the Interagency Merit System, such written notice shall be served no later than 15 calendar days after the effective date of any disciplinary action, and shall include items (a), (b) and (c) above.

The notice of disciplinary action shall conform to standards approved by the Executive Officer.

A copy of the notice of disciplinary action shall be filed with the State Personnel Board Executive Officer.

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 19803, Government Code. Reference: Section 19800, Government Code.