Ch. 246

LAWS OF MARYLAND

classification and makes a horizontal change to a new
classification, and is rejected in the new classification or who
transfers to another department in the same classification and is
rejected. Within 15 days following the conclusion of the
investigation, the written decision shall be rendered to the
employee. If the investigation is timely requested and the
rejection is upheld, step three of the grievance procedure is
available to the rejected employee. The appeal shall be
submitted within 10 days after receipt of the written University
decision.

(d)  (1) This subsection does not apply to suspensions
pending charges for removal.

(2)  Alleged infractions shall be investigated by the
responsible supervisor or administrator or designee at the
earliest opportunity following knowledge of it, and the
investigation shall be promptly completed. All suspensions of
employees shall be implemented within 3 days of the alleged
infraction or knowledge of the alleged infraction by the
responsible supervisor or administrator. All suspension days
shall be consecutive.

(3)  The employee or the employee's designated
representative may submit a written appeal on a disciplinary
suspension to the [President] CHANCELLOR or the [President's]
CHANCELLOR'S designated representative within 5 days of
notification of the suspension, or the employee or the employee's
designated representative may appeal the suspension within 3 days
of notification of the suspension to the department head or
chairman or designee. The department head or chairman or
designee shall hear the case within 3 days from the receipt of
the written appeal. If the appeal is unheard or unanswered as a
result of management delay, the employee shall be reinstated with
full back pay.

(4)  If the suspension is upheld by the [President]
CHANCELLOR or the [President's] CHANCELLOR'S designated
representative, step three of the grievance procedure is
available to the employee. If the employee chooses to appeal to
the department head or chairman or designee, any further appeals
shall proceed through steps two and three of the grievance
procedure.

(e)  (1) If an employee is suspended without pay pending a
hearing on disposition of charges for removal, the [Chancellor]
PRESIDENT or the [Chancellor's] PRESIDENT'S designated
representative shall notify the employee in writing of the
reasons for the suspension at the 'time of the notice of the
suspension.

(2) Within 5 working days of the notice of
suspension, the employee may request in writing that the

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