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R ULE XII <br />REDUCTION, SUSPENSIONS. REMOVALS <br />& PROBATIONARY PERIODS <br />The following rules shall apply to all situations or circumstances not covered by the union's <br />collective bargaining agreement. <br />Section 1: Cause: <br />The tenure of every officer of employee in the classified service of the City shall be during <br />good behavior and efficient service and no such officer or employee shall be reduced in pay <br />or position, suspended or removed except for the following: <br />a. Incompetence. <br />b. Inefficiency. <br />c. Dishonesty such as, but not limited to theft; or the falsification of any statement; or a <br />material omission, in an application. <br />d. Drunkenness. <br />e. Immoral Conduct. <br />f. Insubordination. <br />g. Discourteous treatment of the public. <br />h. Neglect of Duty such as, but not limited to, absence from duty without leave for any <br />time; or failure to report if leave has expired. <br />Section 2: Violations: <br />Any violation of section 124.34 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Rules and Regulations of the <br />North Olmsted Civil Service Commission, or any other failure of good behavior, or any other <br />act of misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance in office, or conviction of felony, shall be <br />considered to be cause for reduction in pay or position, suspension or removal. <br />Section 3: Entry -Level Probationary Periods: <br />a. The probationary period for entry-level firefighter and police candidates shall begin on the <br />date of swearing in, and shall be for a period of eighteen (18) months. <br />b. The probationary period for all other entry-level positions shall begin on the date of hire <br />and shall be for a period of twelve (12) months. <br />Section 4: Procedure for Reduction and Suspension: <br />