31 - Conduct & Discipline Flashcards by christopher Martin

Fairfax County code of ethics is supported by how many core principles?

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What are the 3 types of disciplines given under this policy?

Informal Warning, Formal Warning, and Formal Disciplinary Actions

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Under formal disciplinary actions what are the 3 possible discipline given?

Suspensions, dismissals, and disciplinary demotions

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When an advance letter is given disciplinary action must be no sooner than?

10 Business Days

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When an advanced letter is received by the employee its their right to respond in how many business days from the letter?

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Employees that are on probation must complete how many months of probation before being covered under the rules of progressive discipline?

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Under leave and attendance employees are prohibited from all of the following except?

Comply with rules and regulations governing hours of work, absences, use of leave

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Under protection and proper use of county data, property, funds and records employees are prohibited from all of the following except?

Use public property, resources, and finds in accordance with established procedures

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Under the outside employment/conflict of interest/political activates of employees are prohibited from all of the following except?

Disqualify themselves in any decision where a conflict of interest may be presumed to exist

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What are the six core principles supported by the code of ethics?

Honesty, public service, respect, responsibility, stewardship, trust

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When driving county vehicles employees are expected to do all except?

Knowingly operating a vehicle on county business without a valid operators license

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What is needed to investigate alleged employee offenses?

Time, place, events, and circumstances

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Written reprimands letter will have the following except?

Maintain an informal record of the discussion with the employees knowledge of such a record

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Suspension needs the following except?

Allow the employee an opportunity to explain and weigh the explanation

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Employees are expected to do the following except?

Bring a gun either concealed or displayed to work or onto county premises unless specifically authorized

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Informal warnings are?

Oral warnings such actions are excluded under the grievance procedure

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Formal warnings are?

written reprimands

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Employees are prohibited to do the following except?

Exercise courtesy, respect and tact when dealing with follow employees

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In regards to the code of ethics what is Trust?

Building a regard for one another trough teamwork and open communition

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In regards to the code of ethics what is public service?

ensureing all actions taken and decision made are in the best interest of the general public

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Employees who feel they have not been treated in a fair and equitable manner can pursue grievances following the procedure outlined in what chapter?

Chapter 17

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What actions are excluded under the grievance procedure?

Oral warnings

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Who will make the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions of suspension, dismissal, or discplinary demotions?

Department Heads

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What determines the severity of the disciplinary action?

The severity of the misconduct

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When administering an Oral reprimand or warning, what shall the supervisor do?

Maintain an informal record of the discussion

In instances of progressive discipline, a written reprimand letter will contain what?

Previous offenses

Who shall a supervisor consult with when suspensions are being contemplated?

Human resources director

When receiving an advanced letter notice, the employee has the right to reply within how many days of receiving the letter?

5 days

Which of the following is not a circumstances in which an employee may be placed on adminstrative leave prior to an advance notice letter?

Employee failed to report to the work location on time

What type of employee is not covered under the rules of progressive discipline?

Probationary

All employees are required to observe what two documents?

Code of Ethics, Standards of Conduct

When operating county vehicles, eomployees are expected to follow what?

Federal, state, and local driving laws

When should you report suspension or revocation of driving privileges?

Immediately

Who shall you report suspension or revocation of driving privileges to?

Supervisor

When performing County business in a privately owned vehicle, you are expected to follow what?

State and local driving laws

When you do not have a valid operators license, what are you prohibited from doing?

Operating a vehicle on county business

When shall you report workplace violence?

Immediately

Who shall you report workplace violence to?

Supervisor

When an employee pursues outside employment they are prohibited from what?

Having a personal interest in any contract with the county

Which of the following is not one of the six core principles the Code of Ethics is supported by?

Community focused

What is the purpose of Chapter 16?

To establish standards of conduct for County employees.

What status of employee is not protected by the rules of progressive discipline?

Probationary Employees

What documents must include a statement of charges, type of disciplinary action, previous offenses, effective date of disciplinary action, employees right to grievence, and a statement that the proposed action will become a permanent part of their personnel file?

Advance Notice Letter

Employees have the right to reply within how many days upon receipt of an Advance Notice Letter?

Five business days

Which employees are expected to adhere to the Standards of Conduct?

All employees, regardless of grade, title or length of county service

Which actions are excluded under the grievence procedure?

Oral Warnings

Which core principle states that you should, "Treat all individuals with dignity; be fair and impartial; affirm the value of diversity in the workplace and in Fairfax County; appricate the uniqueness of each individual; create a work environment that enables all individuals to perform to the best of thier abilities.

Respect

What are the two types of defined warnings?

Informal and Formal

When must disciplinary action be taken?

When warranted to promote the efficiancy of the Fairfax County Service

How does the Code of Ethics define Stewardship?

Exercise financial discpline with assets and resources; make accurate, clear and timely disclosures to the public; maintain accurate and complete records; demonstrate commitment to protecting entrusted resources

Who will make the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions of suspension, dismissal, or disciplinary demotions?

Department Heads

What are employees prohibited from regarding operating a county vehicle?

Knowingly operating a vehicle on county business without a valid operator's license.

In regard to Conflict of Interst, what are employees expected to do?

Disqualify themselves in any decision where a conflict of interest may be presumed to exist

Fairfax County Code of Ethics is intended to do what?

Inspire a superior level of conduct, sensitivity and sound judgement for all employess

What is the County policy for Department Heads?

Ensure that all department heads and supervisors treat and discipline employees under their respoective jursidictions in a fair and equitable manner

Employees who feel they have not been treated in a fair and equitable manner have a right to present their grievences following the procedures outlined in what chapter?

Which is defined as an "Informal Warning?"

Oral Warning

Which is defined as a "Formal Warning?"

Written Reprimands

Who will the Department heads consults with where disciplinary action involving loss of pay is contemplated?

Human Resources Director

In regard to Personal Behavior and Conduct, what are employees expected to do?

Demonstrate professionalism and support the county's commitment to excellent customer service at all times

Who must remain aware of status of operator license and report any suspensions?

employee

what laws must county vehicles be in accordance with to operate?

federal, state and local driving laws

When do you report workplace violence to your supervisor?

immediately

What are the six core principles for code of ethics?

honesty, public service, respect, responsibilty, stewardship, trust

During an oral reprimand, who has an oppurtunity to explain and weigh the explanation?

employee

What is one fraction of a oral reprimand?

advise the employee of specific infraction of rule or breach of conduct (in private)

What are 3 types of formal disciplinary actions?

suspensions, dismissals, disciplinary demotions

Who gives supervisors information and guidance on standards of conduct and effective use of progressive discipline?

human resources director and staff

Who informs employees of rules governing conduct and discipline as well as other workplace rules?

dept heads and supervisors

When does an employee need to cnduct him/herself in a manner that will reflect credit on county goverment and respective dept?

Both on and off work

What are 3 types of diciplines county employees can get?

informal warning, formal warning, formal disciplinary actions

What disciplinary actions are excluded under the grievance procedure?

oral warnings

When is administrative leave appropriate prior to compliance with advance notice letter?

Believe an employee is guilty of a crime and active duty can damage the county

What is the policy of chapter 16 conduct and discipline for county employees?

ensure all county employees observe code of ethics and standard prescribed

What is the purpose and scoe of chapter 16 conduct and discipline?

establish the standard of conduct, prescribe procedures for warning and progressive discipline for county employees

What are 3 things employees can't do for attendance at work?

fail to report to work, leave without permission, arrive late consistently

What is the most severe type of disciplinary action?

Dismissal

How many days does an employee have to reply to an advance notice letter?

5 business days

What is the next diciplinary actions after a written reprimand?

suspensions

what is seperate and apart disciplinary actions that a dept head can initiate?

non job performance demotion

When will disciplinary action be taken on an employee?

When warrented to promote the efficiency of Fairfax County

What is the third step in the disciplinary action process?

Suspension

If an employee willyfully violates or fails to comply with the requirements imposed by the Standards of Conduct, what is a result they could see?

Disciplinary demotion

How many days does an employee have to reply to an Advance Notice Letter?

5 days

If there is reasonable cause to believe that an employee is guilty of a crime that a prison sentence can be imposed, what can the county do?

Place the employee on admin leave

Employees are not covered by the rules of progressive discipline until they have completed what?

A 12 month probationary period

Which of the following is not a core principle that form the ethical foundation of Fairfax County?

Accountability

Which of the following is not a core principle that form the ethical foundation of Fairfax County?

Social Justice

What is the core principle that ensures all actions taken and decisions made are in the best interest of the citizens of Fairfax County?

Public Service

When can an employee accept a gift for preforming an official job related act?

Never

Which of the following is not a formal disciplinary action?

Oral Reprimand

Which of the following is an informal warning?

Oral Reprimand

Which of the following is a formal warning?

Written Reprimand

When a supervisor advises the employee of their infraction and allows them to explain the situation, then maintain an informal record of the discussion, this is what step of discipline?

Oral Warning

When a supervisor determines that an offense is of such a nature that a record should be placed in an employee;s personnel file, what step of discipline is this?

Written Reprimand

What will occur if a department head dertermines that an employee is unsuited for employment in Fairfax County?

Dismissal

When disciplinary action is necessary the department head may enter in to what with the employee?

Employee Assistance Program Disciplinary Diversion Agreement

What does not belong in an Advance Notice Letter?

Hire date

If an employee's drivers license expires, who is responsible for reporting it to the county?

The employee

Which of the following describes the core principle of stewardship?

Maintain accurate and complete records

All of the following are part of the six core principles except:

Environment

Which statement is most accurate about one of the core principles Public Service?

Ensure all actions and decisions made are in the best interest of the general public

Build regard for one another through teamwork and open comunication is part of which of the six core principles?

Trust

Based on the six core principles, which one talks about demonstrating commitment to protecting entrusted resources?

Stewardship

Which actions are excluded under the grievance procedure?

Oral warnings

Written warning falls under what category?

Formal warnings

All of the following are formal disciplinary actions except:

Written Reprimand

Under the conduct and discipline regulation, each employee will observe the standard of conduct, code of ethics and what else?

Workplace rules

Who consults with human resources director if necessary where disciplinary action involving loss of pay is contemplated?

Department heads and supervisors

What information will human resources director provide to supervisors?

Standards of conduct

What type of reprimand advises the employee of a specific infraction of the rule or breach of conduct and the date it occurrred?

Oral warnings

Statement of charges in sufficient detail to enable the employee to understand fully the violation is part of what type of warning?

Written Reprimand

What happens when an employee willfully violates or fails to comply with the requirements imposed by the Standard of Conduct?

A department head may initiate a non-job performance demotion

When does a department head may enter into an Employee Assistance Program Disciplinary Diversion?

Disciplinary action is necessary

All of the following are part of the Advice Notice Letter except:

Allow employee to explain

When is Administrative Leave appropriate per Advance Notice Letter Provisions?

An employee is guilty of a crime

Employees are prohibited from this except:

Not demonstrate unprofessionalism

Per Adendum 1 Chapte 16, how many standard of conduct are there?

Comply with a proper order of an authorized supervisor is part of which standard of conduct?

Personal behavior and conduct

Bringing a gun either concealed or displayed to work or onto county premises falls under what standard of conduct?

Safety

It shall be the policy of the County to ensure that all department heads and supervisors treat and discipline employees under their respective jurisdictions in a __ and __ manner.

fair; equitable

What actions are excluded under the grievance procedure from being greived?

Informal/Oral Warnings

Each employee will observe all the following with the exception of:

the Honesty and Integrity agreement

Each employee will Conduct him/herself, both on and off the job, in a manner, which will reflect credit on

the County government, and respective departments.

Who is responsible to inform employees of rules governing conduct and discipline as well as other workplace rules and special requirements?

Department heads and supervisors

Who must supervisors consult with if disciplinary action involving loss of pay is contemplated?

Human Resources Director

Who will evaluate management practices in the administration of discipline and compliance with standards of conduct?

Human Resources Director

The severity of the disciplinary action will be determined by the severity of the misconduct and what else?

a review of the employee’s work record

Who will make the final decision in regards to an employee being suspended?

The department head

When an employee willfully violates or fails to comply with the requirements imposed by the Standards of Conduct, a department head may initiate what kind of discipline?

a non-job performance demotion

Employees are not covered by the rules of progressive discipline until they have completed a probationary period of how long?

Twelve (12) months

Which of the following statements regarding employees bringing firearms to work is correct?

Employees of county agencies may store a lawfully possessed firearm and ammunition in a locked motor vehicle on county premises.

The six core principles of the code of ethics are made up of what?

Honesty, Public Service, Respect, Responsibility, Stewardship, and Trust

All employees are ___ to respect, honor, and uphold the Constitution, laws and legal regulations, policies and procedures of the United States, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the County of Fairfax.

obligated

To exercise financial discipline with assets and resources falls under what core principle of the code of ethics?

Stewardship

To build regard for one another through teamwork and open communication falls under what core principle of the code of ethics?

Trust

To ensure all actions taken and decisions made are in the best interest of the general public and enrich and protect quality of life falls under what core principle of the code of ethics?

Public Service

The term "employee" includes all of the following except:

Residents who live or work within Fairfax County

If an employee who is required to operate a county vehicle becomes aware of a change in the status of their operators license, who should they inform as soon as possible?

Their immediate supervisor

An employee will have how many days to respond to an advance notice letter?

Five (5) business days

Besides establishing standards of conduct, Chapter 16 of the personnel regulations does what?

establishes warning procedures and progressive discipline

To present a grievance, an employee must follow procedures in what chapter in personnel regs?

Oral warnings fall under what level of action?

informal warning

A written reprimand is what level of action?

formal warning

When is the employee responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with the Standards of Conduct?

on and off duty

Supervisors must consult with human resources when what type of discipline is proposed?

loss of pay

Who is responsible for the final decision on formal disciplinary actions?

department head

What type of record is kept for an oral reprimand?

informal record with employee's knowledge

If an employee is being considered for suspension, they must be provided with what document?

advanced notice letter

How many days does the employee have to respond to the advanced notice letter?

A disciplinary demotion may be recommended if an employee?

willfully participates in prohibited conduct

If administrative leave is recommended prior to the advance notification letter, the employee is to believed to have done what?

is reasonably guilty of a crime

Employees who are not covered by the rules of progressive discipline are?

those in a probationary period of 12 months

Employees using obscene language toward fellow employees is?

prohibited

If an employee's drivers license is suspended off-duty, the employee must report this, when?

immediately

Regarding personal guns on county property, what is required?

registered and locked in personal vehicle

If an employee has a conflict of interest in an employment situation, the employee must?

disqualify themselves

Employees are permitted to engage in political activities when?

only on day off

The public service principle of the code of ethics, states?

all actions and decisions are in best public interest

The following is true regarding the Code of Ethics

contains 6 principals

It shall be the policy of Fairfax County government to ensure that all employees ____ the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Conduct as prescribed herein.

Observe

Where can employees find the grievance procedures?

Chapter 17

What discipline is exempt from the greivance process?

Oral warnings

Who has the responsibility to inform employees of rules governing conduct and discipline as well as other workplace rules and special requirements?

Department heads and supervisors

If a loss of pay is being contemplated, who should supervisors & department heads consult with?

Human Resources Director

Who is responsible to provide advice and assistance to supervisors in the uniform and equitable interpretation and application of the provisions of chapter 16?

Human Resources Director

The severity of the disciplinary action will be determined by the severity of misconduct and what else?

A review of the employee’s work record

What type of discipline is initiated when a supervisor determines that an offense is of such a nature that a record should be placed in an employee's personnel file maintained within the Department of Human Resources?

A written reprimand

What is consituted as the most severe type of disciplinary action discussed within chapter 16?

Dismissal

What kind of discipline may a department head initiate when an employee willfully violates or fails to comply with the requirements imposed by the Standards of Conduct or when an employee willfully participates in prohibited conduct as described by chapter 16?

A non-job performance demotion

When a disciplinary demotion is contemplated, what outlined procedure will be followed first?

Suspension

In an advanced notice letter, the effective date of an employees disciplinary action can be dated no sooner than when?

10 business days

An advanced notice letter shall advise an employee that the proposed action will become part of there employee file for how long?

Permanently

Employees are not covered by the rules of progressive discipline until they have completed a probationary period of how long?

Twelve months

Who has the authority to place an employee on adminstrative leave if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the employee and/or their fellow workers?

The department head (or designee)

Employees are expected to exercise courtesy, respect and ___ when dealing with fellow employees and the public.

Tact

With regard to client or customer information in accordance with state and federal law, county ordinance and county policy, employees are expected to do what?

Maintain confidentiality

if job duties require the operation of a vehicle for county business, employees must remain aware of status of operator’s license and report any suspension or revocation of driving privileges to their supervisor how soon?

Immediately

How may county employees store firearms and ammunition on county property?

Firearms and ammunition must be kept in an employees locked vehicle

Which of the following is not one of the six core principles of the Code of Ethics?

Kindness

Which of the following is not one of the six core principles?

Integrity

When are you expected to report workplace violence?

Immediately

Who are you to report suspension or revocation of driving privileges to?

Supervisor

When are employees to demonstrate professionlism?

At all times?

When are employees covered by the rules of progressive discipline?

After 12 months

An employee has the right to reply to a advanced notice letter within how many days?

5 days

Who should you consult when suspensions are contemplated?

Human resources director

What determines the severity of the disciplinary action?

Severity of the misconduct

Who makes the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions?

Department heads

Which actions are excluded under the grievance process?

Oral warnings

Employess who feel they have not been treated in a fair and equitable manner can present grievances follow the procedures outlined in what chapter?

Chapter 17

It is the responsibility of the employee to observe which of the following?

All of the above

When a supervisor determines an offense requires a more severe disciplinary action, what shall they do?

Investigate alleged offense promptly

What is an example of an informal warning?

Oral warnings

What is an example of a formal warning?

Written reprimand

Who shall department heads and supervisors consult with where discipline involving loss of pay is considered?

Human resources director

When an employee is facing suspension, who will make the final decision on discipline?

Department heads

Employees are expected to operate all county vehicles with which of the following?

All of the above

An advance notice letter must include the effective date of disciplinary action no sooner than how many business days from the date of advance notice letter?

10 days

The Code of Ethics is supported by how many core principles?

Six

Who will make the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions of suspension, dismissal, or disciplinary demotions?

Department head

Disciplinary action will be taken for what reason?

Only for good cause

The severity of the disciplinary action will be determined by what?

The severity of the misconduct & review of the employee's work record

If an oral reprimand or warning is warrented, the supervisor should administer the reprimand or warning how?

Informally

When a supervisor determines that an offense is of such a nature that a record should be placed in an employee's personnel file what type of disciplinary action is warrented?

Written reprimand

When a supervisor determines that an offense requires a more severe disciplinary action than a written reprimand what is the next disciplinary action?

Suspension

What shall consitute the most severe type of disciplinary action athorized under this chapter?

Dismissal

When do employees get covered by the rules of progressive discipline?

Probationary period of (12) months and any extensions

Employees are prohibited from all of the following except what?

Leaving work early on a consistant basis

Employees are prohibited from?

Carelessly or willfully causing destruction of county property

Employees are expected to operate all county vehicles in accordance with federal, state and what driving laws?

Local

Employees are expected to operate privately owned vehicles being used in the performance of County business in accordance with what?

State and local driving laws

Employees are expected to remain aware of status of operator's license and report any suspension or revocation of driving privileges to their supervisor whan?

Immediately

Employees are prohibited from operating a vehicle on county business when?

Without a valid operator's license

Employees are to report safety and health hazards so they can be corrected when?

Promptly

Employees are to report workplace violence to your supervisor or appropriate authority when?

Immediately

If a conflict of interest wether presumed or existing is present the employees are expected to?

Disqualify themselves

Prior to engaging in any private business activity the employee is expected to obtain permission from who?

Appointing authority

Employees are prohibited from what?

Having a personal interest in any contract with the county

The Code of Ethics is supported by how many core principles?

What are the three categories of formal disciplinary actions?

Suspensions, dismissals, disciplinary demotions

When it comes to an employees responsibilities, he/she should conduct themselves in a manner which will reflect credit on the county government and respective departments when at work and where else?

Off work

When disciplinary action involving loss of pay is contemplated, who else should be consulted?

Human Rescourcs Director or his/her designees

What will determine the severity of the disciplinary action?

Severity of the misconduct and review of the employee's work record

Where is a written reprimand filed once it has been signed?

In the employee's offical personnel folder

Who should be consulted when suspensions are contemplated?

The human rescources director or his/her designee

What is the most severe type of disciplinary action authorized under chapter 16?

The dismissal of an employee

How long after receiving the advance notice letter, is the effective date of disciplinary action to occur?

No sooner than 10 business days

How long after receiving the advance notice letter, does the employee have the right to reply?

5 business days

When does an employee have the right to grieve a final decision?

Suspensions, dismissals, disciplinary demotions

How long does a probationary employee have before he/she maybe terminated without benefit to the disciplinary procedures covered in chapter 16?

12 months

When are employees prohibited from engaging in rude or unprofessional behavior?

When disorderly even if the behavior is not expressly forbidden by regulation or law

What is one thing which employees are expressly forbidden to do?

Using obscene language

If one's job duties require the operation of a vehicle for county business, when should an employee report any suspension or revocation of driving privileges to their supervisor?

Immediately

What is the one exemption to bringing a gun to work or onto county premises?

If it is a lawfully possessed firearm and ammunition, it can be stored in a locked motor vehicle on county premises

When are employees able to accepting anything of value on duty?

There is not one listed

Which of the following statements best describe what employees are prohibited from doing as it related to politics?

Employees are prohibited from implying that the county has officially endorsed a political party, candidate, or campaign

What are the six core principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization?

Honesty, Public Service, Respect, Responsibility, Stewardship, and Trust

What does the code of ethics for the merit service of fairfax county define honesty as?

Be truthful in all endeavors

What does the code of ethics for the merit service of fairfax county define trust as?

Build regard for one another through teamwork and open communication

Which actions are excluded under the grievance procedure?

Oral warnings

Where does Observe the Standard of conduct, code of ethics and other workplace rules fall under?

Responsibilities

Choose the most accurate about investigating apparent employee offenses obtaining complete facts?

Department heads

Who makes the final decision on provididng of formal disciplinary actions of suspension?

Department heads

What are the two considerations to determine the severity of the disciplinary action?

Severity of misconduct and employee's work record

In this type of disciplinary action the employee will have the opportunity to explain and weigh the explanation?

Warning

In which disciplinary action will an employee see a statement that similar ocurrences could result in a proposal for a more severe disciplinary action?

Written reprimand

Choose the most accurate from, human resources director will:

Provide guidance to supervisors on standard of conduct and effective use of progressive discipline

What is one of the advance notice letter criteria?

Employee's right to grieve

When can the disciplinary action be effective?

No sooner that 10 business days from advance notice letter receipt

Choose the most accurate when there is reasonable cause to believe an employee is guilty of a crime:

Circumstance when administrative leave is appropriate prior to compliance with advance notice letter

Under what standard of conduct does complying with the rules and regulations governing hours of work is?

Leave and attendance

Exercise courtesy, respect and tact when dealing with fellow employees and public regardless of race, age, ect.,is part of what?

Personal behavior and conduct

The following is part of personal behavior and conduct:

Comply with a proper order of an authorized supervisor

Engaging in conduct on or off duty that violates federal or state law is part of:

Personal behavior and conduct

All of the following are part of the driving standard of conduct except:

Maintain continuing driving training in accordance with county and state protocols

Dress in appropriate attire and uniforms is part of what standard?

Safety

All of the following are part of the core principles except:

Lidership

Enrich and protect quality of life is part of which of the six core principles?

Public service

What is stewardship?

Make accurate, clear and timely disclosures ton the public

If loss of pay is being contemplated, Department heads and supervisors will consult with who?

Human Resources

Who makes the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions of suspension, dismisal, or disciplinary demotions?

Department heads

The severity of the disciplinary action will be determined by the severity of the misconduct and review of what?

Employees work record

If an oral reprimand or warning is administered, the supervisor should:

Maintain an informal record of the discussion with the employees knowledge of such a record

What level of discipline is when a supervisor determines that an offense is of such a nature that a record should be placed in an emplyees personnel file maintained within the Department of Human Resources?

Written Reprimand

When it comes to suspension as a disciplinary measure, the employees reply to the advance notice letter should be considerd but who makes the final decision?

Department heads

What is the most severe type of disciplinary action authorized under Chapter 16, Conduct and Discipline?

Dismissal

Under the Criteria for Advance Notice Letter, the effective date of disciplinary action must be no sooner than how many days from the date of notice?

10 business days

How many days does an employee have a right to reply to an Advance Notice Letter?

5 business days

Employees are not covered by the rules of pregressive discipline until they have completed a probationary period of how many months?

Employees are expected to operate all county vehicles in accordance with federal, state and whos driving laws?

Local

When should an employee report any suspension or revocation of driving privileges to their supervisor?

Immediately

Is it acceptable to engage in political activities while on duty, in uniform, or on the premises of their employment with the county?

Which core principle is described as being truthful in all endeavors?

Honesty

Which core principle is described as ensuring all actions taken and decisions made are in the best interest of the general public and enrich and protect quality of life?

Public Service

Which core principle is described as treating all individuals with dignity?

Respect

Which core principle is described as exercising financial discipline with assets and resources?

Stewardship

Which core principle is described as building regard for one another through teamwork and open communcation?

Trust

Which of the following is not a core priciple that forms the Code of Ethics?

Teamwork

How many core principles form the ethical foundation fo the Code of Ethics?

What is the purpose of Chapter 16 Conduct and Discipline?

Establish the standards of conduct for county employees and prescribe the procedures for warning and progressive discipline

What is an example of an informal warning?

Oral warning

Who shall inform employees of rules governing conduct and discipline as well as other workplace rules and special requirements?

Department heads and supervisors

Who should be consulted with if the disciplinary action involves a loss of pay?

Human Resources Director

Who provides information and guidance to supervisors at all levels on standards of conduct and effective use of progressive discipline?

Human Resources Director

Who makes the final decision on issuance of formal disciplinary actions of suspension, dismissal or disciplinary demotion?

Department Head

What is the difference between an oral and a written reprimand?

An oral reprimand is informal and a written reprimand is formal

When a supervisor determines that an offense requires a more severe disciplinary action than a written reprimand, what type of discipline should be recommended?

Suspension

Which type of discipline should be considered the most severe?

Dismissal

What does the advance notice letter not have to include?

Who initiated the discipline

What must an employee complete prior to being covered by the disciplinary procedures listed?

Probationary period of twelve months

Employees are expected to:

Comply with rules and regulations governing work hours, absence, and use of leave

Employees are prohibited from:

Using county data, facilities, equipment, property for other than officially approved activities

Employees are expected to operate all county vehicles in what manner?

Accordance with federal, state and local driving

Employees are prohibited from bringing what onto county premises unless specifically authorized by the appointing authority?

Gun, knife or other weapon concealed or displayed

How should safety and health hazards be reported?

Promptly

Are employees allowed to accept anything of value?

The six core principles that form the ethical foundation of the organization are:

Honesty, Public Service, Respect, Responsibility, Stewardship and Trust

Which core principle states to ensure all actions taken and decisions made are in the best interest of the general public and enrich and protect quality of life?

Public Service

Which core value builds regard for one another through teamwork and open communication?

Trust

The board of supervisors of Fairfax County code of ethics is supported by how many core principles?

There are three types of disclpines issued by Fairfax County per this policy?