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17.01 (A) Records of disciplinary action shall have no force and effect nor shall they be considered for any subsequent disciplinary charges in accordance with the following schedule providing there are no subsequent disciplinary actions during the time periods, except for attendance related matters which shall not toll the time limits for matters of discipline not related to attendance related matters: 1. Writterr/verbal warning - 12 months 2. Written reprimands - 18 months 3. Suspension of five days or less - 36 months 4. Suspensions of six days or more - 48 months 17.0? Whenever the Employer determines that an employee may be disciplined for just cause that could result in suspension, reduction, or termination, a disciplinary hearing will be scheduled with the Chief of Police, within thirty (30) calendar days from the presentation to the Chief of Police of the determination to seek disciplinary action by the Employer. The purpose of the hearing is to give the employee an opportunity to offer explanation of the alleged misconduct. At the hearing the employee shall be given written specifications of the charges. 17.03 Any disciplinary action to be administered must be issued within forty-five (45) calendar days of the date of the hearing. The employee may choose to: 1. Appear at the hearing to present oral or written statements m his defense 2. Appear at the hearing and have an employee or non employee representative of the FOP present oral or written statements in his defense. 3. Elect in writing to waive the opportunity to have a disciplinary hearing. Failure to elect and pursue one of these three options will be deemed a waiver of the employee's right to a disciplinary hearing. 17.04 At the disciplinary hearing, the Chief of Police or his designee, will ask the employee or his representative to respond to the allegations of misconduct which were outlined to the employee. At the hearing, the employee may present any testimony, witnesses, or documents which he feels may be germane to the charges. The employee shall provide a list of witnesses, and the name and occupation of his representative, if any, to the Employer as far in advance as possible, but no later than eight (8) hours prior to the hearing. It is the employee's responsibility to notify his witnesses that he desires their attendance at the hearing. 17.05 The employee, as well as the Employer, will be permitted to confront and cross examine witnesses. A written report will be prepared by the Chief of Police, or his designee, concluding whether or not the alleged misconduct occurred. A copy of the Chiefs report will be provided to the employee within five (5) calendar days following its preparation. 17.06 Disciplinary action may be appealed through only the Grievance Procedure. A notice to arbitrate disciplinary actions must be filed with the Employer within five (5) calendar days from the receipt of the notice of discipline. 17.07 Any employee under indictment or arrested for a felony shall be placed on leave of absence without pay until resolution of the court proceedings. An employee may use accrued 14