§ 29.15-5. Causes for Suspension, Removal, Demotion, or Reduction in Rank.

 a. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, no person in the Municipal Career Service shall be suspended, removed, demoted, or reduced in rank, except for the following reasons:

   (1)  Physical or mental disability affecting the ability of an employee to continue in the performance of the duties of the position.

   (2)  Neglect or violation of any official duty or assignment.

   (3)  Violation of any law which provides that such violation constitutes a misdemeanor or felony.

   (4)  Inefficiency, neglect, intemperance, immorality, insubordination, willful disobedience of orders, conduct unbecoming an employee, or conduct reflecting discredit upon the Municipality and its government.

   (5)  Intoxication while on duty.

   (6)  Engaging in political activity prohibited under §  29.15-4 of this Article.

 b. Any employee in the Career Service who is suspended, removed, demoted, or reduced in rank for any of the above causes shall have the right to appeal to the Personnel Board, except those having grievance procedures in collective bargaining contracts, which deal with suspension, removal, demotion, or reduction in rank.

 c. If, for reasons of economy, or other reasons, it shall be deemed necessary by the municipal government to reduce the number or rank of paid employees, such reductions shall not be subject to the provisions of this section, but shall be accomplished in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Manager and approved by Council.