HomeMy Public PortalAbout1984_01_25_O008The Town of Leesburg in Virginia
PRESENTED January 25, 1984
ORDINANCE NO. 84-0-8
ADOPTED January 25, 1984
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING SECTION 12.1-29 OF THE TOWN CODE CONCERNING DISCIPLINE
ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Section 12.1-29 of the Town Code is amended to read as follows:
Sec.12.1-29. Causes for Disciplinary Action.
The following shall be causes for employee suspension, demotion or
discharge, though they are not to be construed as all inclusive:
(a) Conviction of a felony;
(b) Acts of incompetency;
(c) Absence without leave;
(d) Acts of insubordination;
(e) Intentional failure or refusal to carry out instructions;
(f) Misappropriation, destruction, theft or conversion of municipal
property;
(g) Wilful disregard of orders;
(h) Neglect or carelessness resulting in damage to municipal property
or equipment;
(i) The feigning of illness or any misuse of sick leave;
(j) Employee's subsequently becoming physically or mentally unfit for
the performance of his duties;
(k) Acts of misconduct while on duty;
(1) Falsification of any information required by the town;
(m) Failure to properly report accidents or personal injuries;
(n) Habitual tardiness or absenteeism;
(o) Use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics or dangerous drugs without
a doctor's prescription on municipal property or in municipal
equipment or proceeding to work under the influence of liquor,
narcotics or dangerous drugs;
(p) Absence from designated work area without permission;
(q) Conducting personal business on town time without authorization;
(r) Failure to follow safety regulations;
(s) Dealing with the public in an uncourteous or unprofessional
manner;
(t) Violation of these rules regarding political activity;
(u) Has ~e~&e~e~-o~-~eee~ve~-amy-~ee~-~-o~-e~he~-va½~ab~e-~h~g-~
&~p~e~e~-~m-a~amee-~y-~l~e-~ewm-mama~e~ violated Section 12.1-60
of these rules;
(v) Bas used or attempted to use political influence in the securing
of a promotion, leave of absence, transfer or any change in status
as an employee of the town;
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ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12.1-29 OF THE TOWN CODE
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Has dispensed special favors or privileges in the course of work
not available to citizens ~enerall¥ or used confidential infor-
mation obtained durin~ the course of work for personal ~ain or the
private benefit of others.
SECTION II. Ail prior ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith
are repealed.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage.
PASSED this 25th day of January
, 1984.
Robert E. Sev:i~a, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATTE ST:
Clerk of C~ncil
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