§ 29.16-11. Rules and Procedures Governing Appeals to the Personnel Board.

 The first Personnel Board established under this Charter shall, within ninety (90) days of its organization, set forth in writing the rules and procedures which shall govern appeals as permitted herein. Such rules and procedures shall provide for, but not be limited to a due process hearing, and shall otherwise comply with the provisions of the ‘‘Local Agency Law.’’

 The rules of the Board shall further provide that no order of suspension made by the Board shall be for a period of longer than one (1) year, and that the Board may sustain the charges or reduce the length of suspension or dismiss the charges.

 All hearings of appeal involving Career Service employees shall be closed to the public and the transcript sealed, unless otherwise requested by the employee taking the appeal.

 The rules and procedures established by the Board, and any revisions or amendments thereto, shall, before adoption by the Board and approval of the Council, be revised and commented on by the Council and the Manager.

 The personnel procedures or policies established under the provisions of this Charter shall not be in conflict with Acts of the General Assembly providing for collective bargaining and arbitration.