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RESOLUTION FILE NO. !
A RESOLUTION FAVOR
LENGTHENING THE LIMITATION PERIOD
FOR A SUSPENSION FROM
A FIRE OR POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Section 16 of Article 1269m, of the Revised Civil Statutes
of Texas, does not permit a fire or police chief to discipline any
officer or employee under his supervision for any offense which did not
happen or occur within six (6) months immediately preceding the date of
suspension; and,
WHEREAS, an alleged offense may not become known within six (6)
months after it was committed; and,
WHEREAS, an alleged offense may be discovered at such time as to
prohibit a full investigation before the six (6) month period elapses;
and,
WHEREAS, Section 16 of Article 1269m serves to protect employees
against unreasonable and arbitrary action by a fire or police chief but
should not serve to deprive the fire or police chief of his right and/or
authority to discipline employees who have violated department rules and
regulations, civil service rules and regulations, or laws of the State
of Texas;
NOW TBEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth that the City of Fort Worth endorses legislation which proposes
to amend Section 16 of Article 1269m, of the Revised Civil Statutes of
Texas, to permit the fire or police chief to bring disciplinary action
against an employee within twelve (12) months of discovery of the alleged
offense or within twelve (12) months after the fire or police chief
should have reasonably discovered the alleged offense.
CITY OF FORT AORTA