The complaints are held in camera and the hearing body consists of the Board with a minimum of 5 members. Formal hearing begins with mailing of a notice to the accused; the person charged has a right to request for delay in hearing; both parties can request for exclusion of any Board member if they apprehend bias and have the right of an adviser during the hearing. The hearing may be held in absentia if the accused refuses to attend; the parties shall have the right to examine all evidence and witnesses, and present closing statements. The Board shall decide on the complaint by majority vote and send its recommendations to the President, who has the right to adopt, modify, or reject them. The President's decision shall be final except for removal or suspension of the employee but either party has the right of appeal.
Composition of Board: The Board consists...
The Board elects its own Chair and Vice-Chair and the Chair only casts vote in case of a tie. Board members cannot hear complaints against themselves to avoid
conflict of interest.
Procedure for Approving and Amending the Code: The Code of Ethics may be amended or approved in accordance with the general policies and procedures in effect at the time and may not violate municipal, state, or
federal laws.
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