§ 54-28. Same—Duties and functions; appeals.

(a)

The civil service board shall review appeals brought by any employee covered by this article who has completed his probationary period, if any, and who has the right of appeal to the board under this article.

(b)

The board shall hear appeals regarding disciplinary action resulting in dismissals, suspension without pay for three days or more, or demotion resulting in more than a ten percent loss of base pay.

(c)

Upon conclusion of any hearing hereunder, the board shall, within five days, render its written advisory opinion to the city manager regarding what the board deems should be the final action to be taken by the city manager in the case. Upon receipt of the board's advisory opinion, the city manager shall forthwith make a final determination in the case and the employee shall have no further right of administrative appeal.

(Code 1981, § 15-3)