Sec.5-240-1a. Definitions

The following terms shall have the following meanings for the purposes of Section 5-240-1a through 5-240-8a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:

(a) "Appointing authority" means a board, commission, officer, commissioner, person or group of persons having the power to make appointments by virtue of a statute.

(b) "Employee" means an employee holding a position in the classified service of the state, whether full time or part time, for which compensation is paid, who has been appointed to that position following successful completion of a working test period.

(c) "Just cause" means any conduct for which an employee may be suspended, demoted or dismissed and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Conviction of a felony.

2. Conviction of a misdemeanor committed while on duty.

3. Conviction of a misdemeanor committed off duty which could impact upon the performance of job responsibilities.

4. Offensive or abusive conduct toward the public, co-workers, or inmates, patients or clients of State institutions or facilities.

5. Two successive unsatisfactory service ratings, if filed within two years of each other.

6. Fraud or collusion in connection with any examination or appointment in the classified service.

7. Theft, willful neglect or misuse of any state funds, property, equipment, material or supplies.

8. Deliberate violation of any law, state regulation or agency rule.

9. Absence without leave for five or more working days or failure to return to duty within five working days following authorized leave.

10. Use of and/or intoxication from alcohol or illegal drugs while on duty.

11. Neglect of duty, or other employment related misconduct.

12. Insubordination, including but not limited to failure to work overtime if directed to do so.

13. Engaging in any activity which is detrimental to the best interests of the agency or of the state.

14. Conflict of interest within the meaning of C.G.S. Section 5-266 (a)-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

15. Violation of the prohibitions of C.G.S. Section 5-226 (a).

(d) "Reprimand" means a written statement by the appointing authority to an employee notifying the employee that he has engaged in conduct which constitutes just cause for suspension, demotion or dismissal, and which notice is placed in the employees' personnel file. Reprimand does not include written periodic performance evaluations, or any statements contained therein.

(Effective May 5, 1988)