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Section 4. Suspension • In the interest of good discipline, a director may suspend an employee without pay for up to one week in one calendar year. All suspensions in excess of one week must be approved by the City Administrator. A written notice of suspension must be given to the employee which describes the deficiency or infraction in- volved, the terms of the suspension, and the likely consequences of further unsatisfactory performance and/or conduct. The sus- pension shall be permanently noted in the employee's official personnel file. When an employee is under investigation for a crime or of- ficial misconduct or is awaiting hearing or trial in a criminal matter, he or she may be suspended without pay for the duration of the proceedings when such suspension would be in the best interests of the' City and the public. If the investigation or proceedings clear the employee, he or she shall be eligible for reinstatement under such terms and conditions as may be specified by the City Administrator. Section 5. Demotion In the interest of good discipline, an employee may be demoted. A written notice of demotion must be given to the em- • ployee which describes the deficiency or infraction involved and which states the likely consequences of further unsatisfactory performance and/or conduct. The demotion shall be permanently noted in the employee's official personnel file, but the employee shall not be disqualified from consideration for later advancement. Section 6. Dismissal In the interest of good discipline, an employee may be dis- missed from the City service. A notice of dismissal must be given to the employee which describes the deficiency or infraction involved. Any employee who is dismissed for-just cause shall forfeit all rights to any unused vacation, sick leave, or other benefits gener- a11y received from the City. Section 7. Appeal of Disciplinary Action Formal disciplinary action taken under this chapter may be appealed in writing directly to the City Administrator within five (5) working days following notice of the action. The action may be stayed .pending decision on the appeal or may take effect at any time after issuance of the notice as determined by the City Administrator. • _ 24