i <br /> i <br /> practices is intentional or of a serious enough nature, you may be suspended or discharged without <br /> ~ prior disciplinary warnings. <br /> General Causes for Disciplinary Action <br /> The following activities or behavior, while not all-inclusive, are causes for disciplinary action up to <br /> and including termination of employment: <br /> i <br /> i <br /> • Insubordination, inefficiency, incompetence, or performance of less then your required <br /> duties. <br /> • The use, possession, selling, or buying of intoxicants or non-prescribed drugs on the <br /> job, or reporting for work under the influence of intoxicants or non-prescribed drugs. <br /> • Habitual or excessive absence or tardiness, or abuse of sick leave. <br /> j Absence from duty without authorization or failure to notify your supervisor when you <br /> are unable to come to work or to report on time. <br /> • Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor when the conviction would impair your <br /> effectiveness as a City employee. <br /> • Willful or careless violation of safety rules or policies. <br /> • Offensive conduct toward the public or fellow employees or conduct unbecoming to a <br /> City employee <br /> • Willful violation of the provisions of the City Charter, ordinances, or other City rules or <br /> regulations. <br /> • Willful disobedience or failure to follow a lawful supervisory directive. <br /> • Misuse of City property. <br /> j • Dishonesty. <br /> • Fraud in securing employment with the City. <br /> • Failure or refusal to cooperate in an internal investigation. <br /> • Interfering with an internal investigation. <br /> i <br /> This list is intended to be representative of the types of activities that may result in disciplinary <br /> action. It is not intended to be comprehensive. <br /> Defense and Indemnification Policy-(APPM Section 7-800) <br /> <br /> ~ The City of Eugene acknowledges its legal responsibility to indemnify and defend its officers, <br /> employees and agents to the extent. prescribed by Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 30.285 and <br /> 30.287. The City shall indemnify and defend its officers, employees and agents against demands, <br /> <br /> ' whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the <br /> performance of duty, unless the City determines that the acts or omissions alleged involve <br /> malfeasance by the officers, employees or agents, or willful or wanton neglect of duty. <br /> Persons provided with defense and indemnity by the City shall cooperate fully with the City and <br /> counsel. If a person fails to cooperate fully or acts in any way that prejudices the defense of a claim <br /> or demand, the City, at any time, may refuse to provide or withdraw defense or indemnity. <br /> Complaint Procedure-(APPM Secfion 3-930) <br /> Pa e 9 Februa 2004 <br /> g rY <br /> <br />