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Sec. 9-1. - Appointment and removal of subordinate officers and employees.#
(1)
In the event that any employee, excepting department heads, is suspended, demoted, transferred or discharged, he or she shall be informed in writing of the reasons therefor and he or she may appeal in writing to the Mayor, who shall within ten (10) days give the person so suspended, demoted, transferred or discharged the opportunity to be heard, which hearing shall be public at the option of the employee.
(2)
If the former employee is not reinstated to his or her former position by the Mayor, such employee may appeal the decision of the Mayor to a hearing board composed of qualified electors of the city, and such employee shall have a right of appeal therefrom to a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with law. The hearing board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor, subject to Council approval, at least one (1) member to be a resident of each ward in the city.
(3)
The City of East Providence, in accordance with all applicable state or federal laws as either may be amended from time to time, shall not unlawfully harass or discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment.
Sec. 9-2. - Right to organize.#
The right of municipal employees to associate together and to join any lawful organizations of their own choosing for the purpose of collective bargaining is recognized by this Charter and shall not be denied by ordinances and resolutions passed in pursuance thereof.
Sec. 9-3. - Employee protection.#
(1)
No person holding a position in the administrative service of the City shall make any contribution to the campaign funds of any political party or of any candidate for public office or take part in the management, affairs, or political campaign of any political party, further than in the exercise of his or her rights as a citizen to express his or her opinion and to cast his or her vote.
(2)
No person shall orally, by letter or otherwise solicit any assessment, subscription or contribution for any political party or political purpose whatever from any person holding a position in the administrative service of the city.
(3)
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position in the City service for a period of five (5) years, and shall if he or she be an officer or employee of the City immediately forfeit the office or position he or she holds.
(4)
The City of East Providence, in accordance with all applicable state or federal laws as either may be amended from time to time, shall not unlawfully harass or discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment.