All disciplinary actions are reviewed by the Director of Personnel for compliance with the Charter of the City of St. Louis, Department of Personnel Administrative Regulations and the Rules of the Civil Service Commission. The Director of Personnel may approve or disapprove all dismissals. Corrective discipline shall normally be progressive in nature in order that improper behavior by an employee may be corrected. Progressive discipline incorporates an employee's entire work record. There are some actions which are so serious that the progressive discipline procedure is inappropriate and, therefore, immediate dismissal is warranted.
Counseling regarding minor problems is encouraged.
However, it is not appropriate in many cases and is not considered part of the disciplinary procedure. Vacation or sick leave may not be taken in lieu of the suspension. Some infractions might warrant a more permanent type of discipline, but dismissal is not considered the appropriate discipline. In Pay and Demotions are subject to appeal to the Civil Service Commission. If it is decided to impose one of the foregoing disciplinary actions, a status form must then be completed.