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III. RECOMMENDED DISPOSITION

A. The Director of Human Resources will communicate the results of the investigation to the Director of the department complained against. The complainant shall be advised of the recommended disposition of the complaint. The report shall contain the recommended level of disposition, as follows:

  1. Unfounded – evidence establishes there was no violation.

  2. Not sustained – insufficient evidence, no action;

  3. Sustained – (a) against accused employee – disciplinary action warranted, or (b) against a practice or procedure – remedial action or reasonable accommodation will be taken to correct practice or procedure.

B. In the event of a recommended disposition of "Sustained" against an Employee, the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee shall meet with the Department Head to consider the appropriate disciplinary or corrective action.

C. In the event of a recommended disposition of "Sustained" against a systemic practice or procedure, the Director of Human Resources shall meet with the Department Heads, if appropriate, to consider remedial action or reasonable accommodation to correct the practice or procedure. In the event an agreement cannot be reached, the City Manager or designee will decide the matter.

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