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ct on 21, plscgip ktle 21.1 plsclpljnary Actjon The continued employment of every employee shall be predicated upon good behavior and rendering of efficient service. An employee is subject to disciplinary action and may be discharged, reduced in pay, suspended, or demoted for cause, and such disciplinary action shall be subject to appeal as set forth in Section 22. Any employee discharged, reduced In pay, suspended or demoted for cause shall be furnished the reason for his /her discharge, and the period of duration in writing. Employees suspended from the City service shall forfeit all rights, privileges and salary or other fringe benefits while on such suspension. 21.2 causes for Dismissal. Suspension 2LDemetlon The following, among others, are causes which, if shown to the satisfaction of the City Manager to be related to work performance, are sufficient for disciplinary action: (1) Absence without leave, or failure to report to work after a leave of absence has expired, or after such Leave of absence has been disapproved or revoked. (2) Conviction of a criminal offense. Conviction shall mean a termination of criminal proceedings adverse to the employee upon a verdict, by plea of guilty, upon a judgment against the employee, or upon a plea of nolo contendere, without regard to subsequent disposition of the case by suspension of sentence, probation, or otherwise. ( Repeated or excessive garnishments. ( Permanent or chronic physical or mental disability which incapacitates him /her for the proper performance of his /her duties. (5) Abuse of sick leave. (6) Incompetence. Incompetence shall mean want of ability suitable to the work, either as regards natural qualities or experience or deficiency of disposition to use one's ability and experience properly. Memorandum of Understanding Page 21