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ARTICLE VII <br /> DISCIPLINE <br /> Section 1. <br /> Upon just cause a bargaining unit employee may be administratively disciplined by an <br /> oral reprimand, a written reprimand, suspension or discharge. A copy of such discipline shall be <br /> forwarded to the Union and the employee within five (5) days of the day the discipline was <br /> issued. An oral reprimand will be documented in writing. <br /> Section 2. <br /> Suspensions and discharges from the classified service shall be in accordance with the <br /> rules of the Civil Service Commission and the State Law with regard to Civil Service for Cities. <br /> Section 3. <br /> No prior discipline may be relied upon in any subsequent disciplinary matter after two (2) <br /> years from its placement in an employee's personnel file unless such prior discipline applies to <br /> major infractions, including, but not limited to sexual harassment, threats against individuals, <br /> possession or use of intoxicants, illegal drugs or look alike drugs or being under the influence <br /> of such while on duty, destruction of property, theft of property or leaving work without the <br /> consent of the supervisor unless due to an imminent emergency. <br /> Section 4. <br /> If an Employer has reason to discipline an employee, it shall normally be done in a <br /> manner that will not embarrass the employee before other employees or the public. <br /> Section 5. <br /> If a disciplinary meeting is held, the employee has a right to request that a union <br /> representative be present. Prior to the imposition of any suspension subject to the grievance <br /> and arbitration procedures established by this Agreement, the City Librarian and a <br /> supervisor or designee shall meet with the employee sought to be suspended and a Union <br /> representative. Such meeting shall be limited to informing the employee of the nature of the <br /> charges resulting in the suspension and an opportunity for the employee to address, explain <br /> or refute the charges. No witnesses or other extraneous evidence will be permitted at such <br /> meeting. Said meeting may be postponed by the employee,but only due to the unavailability <br /> Page 8 of 29 <br />