Cl IYAHOGA CUUNTY EXECUTIVE Edward FitzGerald Department of Human Resources January 13, 2014 Via Ham! Delivery Veronica Dev Re: Disciplinary Remuval Dear Ms. Devcsc: this letter is to inform you that you are being removed from the position of REDSS Manager with the Cuynlingn County or Public Safety and Justice Services) effective January I4, 2014. The reason for this action is that you violated the following: Attendance Records and Tiiueslteet kecordkecping (failure to accurately record time entries for attendance records). as well as Dishonesty (fnlsificntinn of employment records or other County records in manual or autoniated systems) set forth in Sections 6.02. 6.03 and l3.08 oftlie Cuyaltoga County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Your conduct also constitutes a violation of the Code of Ethics described in Section 3.0l ofthe County's policy manual. The Department ofl'u|1lic Snfety Justice Services mission is to provide a wide range nfpublic safety and justice services to residents and first responders of Cuyahoga County. while embracing eurreut mm new technologies in the public salely field. As a County employee, you are expected to adhere to the rules and guidelines set forth in the L'uunty's Personnel Policies and Pmcedures Manual as well as the Ethics Ordinance. Subsequent to a routine integrity control check, the Agency of Inspector General conducted a record review of your cutrics within the County's Portal. Numerous discrepancies were found when your timesheet entries were compared to your entry and exit times from the Huntington Park Garage during the period ofDet:emher 3, 2012 through l"cbi'uary 1. 2013. You attended at Pre-Disciplinary Conference (PDC) on December I7. 2013 to respoutl to the allegations against you. We have carefully considered your response to the allegations and all infornmtion presented. Your conduct constitutes Dishonesty. violates policies for Attendance Records and Timesheet Recordkeeping, as well ns the County': Code ol'Ethit;s. County Department o|'Hun1au Resources 125. l-Juc|idAvenue. 'uile3l0. Cleveland, Ol|44l|S,Phone numher: (215)443-7190 Veronica Devese Disciplinary Removal Page 2 of 2 It is the County's expectation that all employees enjoy continuous, productive employment during their tenure. However, the County requires that all employees perform their duties in a professional manner and conduct themselves in a way that advances the goals of the County and increases public confidence in County government. In determining the level of discipline to impose, the County has considered disciplinary actions within the previous two years and the severity of your actions. For the reasons stated herein, you are terminated from employment with Cuyahoga County. Respectfully, Elise Hara Director Employment Counsel Department of Human Resources EH/ch APPEAL RIGHTS The Cuyahoga County Charter provides non-bargaining employees an appeals process for certain disciplinary action through the HRC. Revised Code Section 124.34 sets forth the specific types of discipline that may be appealed and outlines the procedures for filing an appeal with the HRC. Should an employee elect to appeal a disciplinary action, they must file their written appeal with the Cuyahoga County Human Resource Commission (HRC). The appeal must actually be received and date stamped by the HRC by the tenth calendar day from the date the disciplinary letter is delivered to the employee by hand or to their last known mailing address, as maintained by Cuyahoga County, whichever occurs first. Employees may file with the HRC by email at by facsimile at (216) 443-3694, in person by obtaining a date stamp, or by mail postmarked no later than the tenth calendar day from the date the disciplinary letter is delivered. It is advised that employees retain records of proof of service upon the HRC. Certain claims, such as claims of discrimination or harassment, do not fall under the jurisdiction of the HRC. If an action is not subject to HRC appeal, employees may elect to appeal these actions in accordance with the terms set forth in sections 4 or 17 of the County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Cuyahoga County Department of Human Resources 1255 Euclid Avenue, Suite 310, Cleveland, OH 44115, Phone number: (2l6) 443-7190